The motto from bluesign® is to not use any hazardous materials during production to prevent chemicals from entering the environment and causing harm to people and nature.

Bluesign® certifies the production process during material production (in particular dyeing and fabric finishing). That is why we work with as many bluesign®-certified vendors as possible. Furthermore, we also do not use any per- and polyfluoride chemicals (PFC) for the water-repellent impregnation, because they are not biodegradable and we have converted our entire collection to a PFC-free impregnation.

Our greatest pride: With our bluesign® products, we are providing what we consider to be the ultimate proof of our pioneering work in sustainability. With our ease and mini products, we are the first school brand to fully comply with bluesign®'s strict criteria for a clean product and a clean manufacturing process.

The outer material of our particularly sustainable backpack designs is made from 100% recycled textiles! This means that we give discarded clothes and textile waste a new purpose and turn them into school backpacks. In this way, we help to conserve resources and reduce the use of new materials. An important step towards closing material cycles.

The FAIR WEAR FOUNDATION (FWF) is a European multi-stakeholder organization. It is made up of NGOs, business associations, trade unions, and companies like ours. Together, we have set ourselves the goal of improving working conditions in the textile industry. This is made possible by the “shared responsibility” approach, in which responsibility lies not only with the suppliers themselves, but also with us as a company. How do our business practices contribute to compliance with labor standards and the improvement of working conditions, for example? In addition to on-site audits, we are also audited once a year during the “Brand Performance Check.” This audit assesses our implementation of human rights due diligence obligations. Do we conduct a comprehensive risk analysis that affects our purchasing decisions? Are the results also incorporated into appropriate measures to improve and prevent human rights violations? Are we aware of the connection between our purchase prices and the wages paid locally? Are there functioning complaint mechanisms in the factories? We have to ask ourselves these and many other questions every year. In the last check in 2023, we were once again put through our paces and have been awarded Leader Status – the best possible rating from Fair Wear – since 2018.