Letter of Intent from SOTTOBOSCO

A declaration of Ethical, Aesthetic, and Environmental commitment

To our customers, to the planet, and to future generations:

At SOTTOBOSCO, we understand fashion not as an act of consumption, but as an expression of values.

Therefore, this letter of intent outlines our fundamental purposes: clear, measurable, and binding, both for those who choose us and for those who do not yet know us.

  1. Commitment to the customer: a relationship based on trust, transparency, and respect
  2. We offer garments designed to last, both in functionality and aesthetics, under slow fashion principles: limited, numbered, and traceable editions from their origin.
  3. We guarantee maximum traceability through recognized international certifications: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), OCS (Organic Content Standard), OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, and GRS (Global Recycled Standard) — publicly verifiable and audited by independent third parties [^1^].
  4. We prioritize the customer experience through personalized service, an intuitive digital platform, and a functional, minimalist, and timeless product design — without compromising on quality or comfort.

2. Commitment to the planet: regenerative production, not merely sustainable

  • We reject the linear "Extract–Manufacture–Dispose" model. Instead, we apply a circular, low-impact approach, where every stage —from organic cotton cultivation to biodegradable packaging— is evaluated under water footprint, carbon, and biodiversity criteria.
  • Our fabrics come exclusively from biological, recycled, or regenerative fibers, with dyeing processes free of heavy metals and harmful chemicals (in compliance with the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero [^2^]).
  • We support reforestation and regenerative agricultural soil restoration projects, partnering with certified initiatives under standards such as the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform and the Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber & Materials Market Report program [^3^].

3. Commitment to systemic sustainability: beyond the product, towards the ecosystem

  • We work with local workshops certified in fair labor conditions, aligned with the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Fair Wear Foundation.
  • - We invest in responsible textile innovation, collaborating with European laboratories (such as the Fashion for Good Accelerator in Amsterdam and the Textile Innovation Lab in Italy) to develop low-impact alternatives, such as microbial dyes and fibers from residual agricultural sources.
  • - We promote the sharing and revalorization economy, integrating certified resale programs, free repair for 3 years, and returns with discounts for future purchases — thus closing the life cycle of each garment.

Signing of the commitment

SOTTOBOSCO does not aspire to be just another brand in the market, but an ethical benchmark in high-end fashion: where luxury is not measured by the shine of the logo, but by the depth of its purpose.

Every garment is a declaration of intent.
Every choice, a vote for the future.

With consistency,
The founding team of SOTTOBOSCO
January 2026