Sustainable materials at Rich & Royal
Organic cotton, viscose, recycled: The materials our pieces are made of are one of the most important pillars of our brand's sustainability; strong basics, in other words.
Learn more about our materials here:
Sustainable materials
ORGANIC COTTON
Less is more: Our organic cotton is grown using 62% less energy and up to 91% less water than usual - and 0% toxic chemicals. The cotton is grown under ethical conditions, using only natural fertilizers.
If you choose a piece made of organic cotton, you are choosing to treat nature with respect and ensure fair working conditions on the cotton plantations.
Sustainable materials
RDS-CERTIFIED DOWN AND FEATHERS
To protect animals: The feathers and down that we use for our products come from animals that are kept in ethically sound conditions. The globally valid "Responsible Down Standard" for down places particular emphasis on animal welfare.
If you choose an item with RDS, you are choosing ethical and humane farming of geese and ducks. By the way: In addition to RDS, we are increasingly using recycled, sustainable imitation down.
Sustainable materials
FSC-CERTIFIED VISCOSE
Garments made from FSC-certified viscose were once a tree – yes, really! It grew in a sustainably managed forest, free from genetically modified plants.
When you choose these garments, you are choosing to protect biodiversity in forests and the natural habitat of thousands of plants and animals.
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RECYCLED MATERIALS
Already loved: These pieces were once something different and have been reinvented by us. Recycling wool, cotton, polyester and nylon fibers and giving them a new life is more sustainable than producing new textiles.
If you choose products made from recycled materials, you avoid the use of chemicals and energy that would be required to produce new fibers.
ORGANIC BASICS
Timeless, sustainable, fair: Our popular basics are sustainable – from the first step to the last. For our diverse T-shirts, sweaters, blazers, trousers, and jeans, we use certified organic cotton, eco-friendly viscose, and high-quality denim twill from the traditional Candiani weaving mill. Growing organic cotton requires 62% less energy, up to 91% less water, and no toxic chemicals.
For us, sustainability also means ensuring fair production and reducing our ecological footprint. Rich & Royal Basics are manufactured in Europe by our long-standing partner companies in Portugal and Greece. We share their conviction: developing products with the highest quality standards and assuming social and ecological responsibility.
Product lifecycle
We love our planet. Out of appreciation for the resources that go into our products, we have never discarded unsold pieces and never will.
So what happens to unsold looks? They get another chance: at seasonal sales and in our five outlets in Germany. We also donate items to regional institutions, such as women's shelters in Heilbronn or the independent Christian community of Bietigheim-Bissingen, which supports families in need in developing and emerging countries.
Sustainable Fashion
