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People & the Environment
For the Environment: A Smaller Carbon Footprint
The cultivation of textile raw materials, especially cotton, requires a lot of water and energy. Energy consumption leads to CO2 emissions. In addition to the production of raw materials, every stage of processing plays a role in this. The best thing for the environment is for products to be manufactured in an environmentally friendly way and to last as long as possible. Accordingly, we develop products with a long lifespan and process our raw materials exclusively in Europe.
Our products are packaged in recycled paper and cardboard. Since 2019, we have been consciously moving away from plastic packaging. Delivery within Switzerland is CO2-neutral because emissions are offset. The plastics we use to reinforce our products are also offset. The exceptional quality of our products increases their lifespan.
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A long service life by design
Socks endure harsh conditions. They’re squeezed between the foot and the shoe. Walking creates friction, and the stress isn’t distributed evenly across the entire sock. That’s why we use only top-quality raw materials for our socks and underwear: cotton, organic cotton, or merino wool. To ensure maximum comfort and durability, the products are expertly reinforced.
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high-quality raw materials
Our socks begin where nature provides its finest raw materials. Since fibers such as cashmere, merino wool, and high-quality cotton thrive best only under specific climatic conditions, we source them directly from the regions where they develop their best quality. Our cotton and organic cotton are spun directly in Egypt and Turkey, while our finest merino wool from South Africa and/or South America is spun in Italy from fibers harvested without mulesing. For our modal products, we use wood from sustainably managed Austrian forests. Our fine cashmere comes from China, the polyamide from Europe, and the spandex—better known as Lycra—is manufactured in Ireland.
Even more sustainable: our organic product line
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Processing in Europe
Since our founding in 1999, we have processed our raw materials exclusively in Europe throughout the entire manufacturing process. The yarns for our socks are spun, finished, and dyed in northern Italy. The socks are then knitted in Portugal. Strict environmental and labor regulations—which are monitored and enforced—ensure that no toxins enter the water and pollute the environment. Employee protection is also guaranteed. This is important to us.
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Short distances & less transportation
Since the distances are short, we avoid long transport routes. Long transport routes mean higher energy consumption, which in turn leads to higher CO2 emissions. Thanks to the short distances within Europe, we reduce the need for transport and emit less CO2.
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packaging-free logistics
Our products can be ordered in various package sizes. Each product requires protective packaging to ensure it arrives in perfect condition at the customer’s doorstep. Since 2019, we have been packaging our socks in paper, and starting in 2023, we will also be packaging our underwear and T-shirts in paper. The paper and shipping packaging are made from 100% recycled paper and cardboard and are manufactured in Switzerland. Please recycle the paper bags and cardboard boxes to help protect the environment.
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CO2 Offset for Delivery
All of our products are stored, packaged, and shipped in Switzerland. Within Switzerland, shipments are handled by Swiss Post. Swiss Post is committed to continuously reducing CO2 emissions. Any emissions that cannot be reduced are offset. As a result, the delivery of your socks, underwear, and T-shirts within Switzerland is carbon neutral.
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few returns
We hardly ever have returns. This is partly due to the nature of the underwear category, but also to our ongoing quality controls. Clear product descriptions and sensible marketing rarely lead to ill-considered impulse purchases that result in returns. If merchandise does come back, we repackage it or donate it free of charge to those in need.