SOTTOBOSCO Commitment

1. Verifiable Sustainability
We exclusively use raw materials with internationally recognized certifications:
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Organic Content Standard (OCS) for organic fibers
- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Class I) for absence of harmful substances
- Global Recycled Standard (GRS) for post-consumer recycled materials
- Traceable European hemp, compliant with Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 (CAP)
All suppliers are audited under ISO 14001:2015 and EMAS (Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009)

2. Lasting Quality
We design for a minimum lifespan of 5 years under regular use, validated by:
- Wear resistance tests (UNE-EN ISO 12945-2, pilling ≥4)
- Reinforced seams with core-spun thread (resistance ≥18 N, UNE-EN ISO 13934-1)
- Extended 24-month warranty on free repairs (excluding intentional damage or negligence)

3. Ethics Throughout the Chain
Strict compliance with:
- United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (2011)
- ILO fundamental conventions (No. 29, 87, 98, 100, 105, 111, 138, 182)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR), with georeferenced mapping of fiber origin

4. Rigorous Transparency
We annually publish our Impact Report, audited by an ENAC/IAF accredited entity, which includes:
- Carbon footprint (kg CO₂e/unit, calculated with Higg Product Module)
- Water consumption (liters/unit, Water Footprint Network methodology)
- Return rate and end-of-life recyclability (ISO 14021:2016)

5. Person-Centered Design
Pattern development through anthropometric studies (ISO 8559-1:2020) and usability tests with a diverse panel (age, gender, morphology), ensuring comfort, mobility, and adaptability to real urban contexts.