Our materials combine natural and chemical fibres, which we are increasingly sourcing to industry-recognized standards for organic and recycled fibres, as well as standards that take into account responsible animal husbandry and soil management. In addition, we use more environmentally friendly regenerated cellulose fibers from brand manufacturers. In this way, we create high-quality products that meet our standards.
WOOL & ANIMAL HAIR
Responsibly sourced wool and animal hair (mohair, alpaca) comes from certified farms that respect animal welfare and the sustainable use of agricultural land. Many Marc O'Polo products are already certified according to the Responsible Mohair Standard (RMS), Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) or the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). A certified Marc O'Polo product is identified by the RWS seal, the RAS seal or the RMS seal on the care label. The cashmere fibers we use are verified according to The Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF and are produced with respect for animal welfare, better working conditions for goat farmers and farm workers, and protection of the environment.
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DOWN & FEATHERS
The down and feathers used by Marc O'Polo are either certified according to the recognized Responsible Down Standard (RDS) or come from certified recycled sources (Recycled Claim Standard) as an alternative to newly obtained down and feathers. The supply chains are checked by independent third parties as part of the certification process. A certified Marc O'Polo down product is identified by the RCS seal or RDS seal on the Care Label.
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COTTON
Cotton from certified organic farming is grown in crop rotation without genetically modified seeds, synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which protects the health of agricultural workers, soil quality and the environment.
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CELLULOSIC REGENERATED FIBERS (VISCOSE/MODAL/LYOCELL)
Marc O'Polo uses regenerated cellulose fibers (viscose, lyocell, modal) from fiber manufacturers that achieve at least 80 percent of the possible maximum score (the "Green Shirt" status) in the Canopy Hot Button Ranking. An important evaluation criterion for Canopy is that the fiber manufacturers procure the wood from responsible forestry.
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POLYESTER/POLYAMIDE
Marc O'Polo uses recycled polyester fibers, which are mainly obtained from PET bottles. Post-consumer material (e.g. fishing nets, industrial waste) is used as a raw material for recycled polyamide fibers.
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CUPRO
Cupro is a versatile regenerated cellulose fiber whose production is now very transparent as there is only one manufacturer in Japan. In closed loop systems, the chemicals used to produce the fiber are extracted and completely reused.