Cotton makes up around half of all materials used by HUGO BOSS and thus plays an important role for the company. In order to guarantee the quality and durability of our products, we have set the highest standards for this material. By 2025, 100% of the cotton we purchase will come from more sustainable sources. In 2020, cotton made up 50% of all materials used, and 86% of our cotton came from more sustainable sources. HUGO BOSS uses certified organic cotton, and also uses more responsible cotton from mass balance systems such as Cotton made in Africa (CmiA).
Cotton is particularly breathable and durable, and is used for numerous products. However, the cotton plant needs a lot of water to grow. In dry areas, the water requirement must be supplemented by irrigation systems. In conventional cotton cultivation, synthetic chemical pesticides and fertilisers are also used to protect the valuable crop. Yet, this leads not only to water pollution, but also negatively impacts human health. Cotton workers are a potentially vulnerable group and their rights must be protected.
Certified Organic Cotton
Organic cotton does not allow
the use of genetically modified seeds, and must be grown for a minimum of three
years without toxic and persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilisers. Following
organic farming methods, such as crop rotation and composting, promotes soil health
helping to mitigate climate change by locking away atmospheric carbon in the
soil.
Cotton made in Africa
The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) initiative supports smallholders from sub-Saharan countries in Africa. The mission of CmiA is to grow cotton in an environmentally-friendly way, and to improve the living conditions of African cotton farmers and their families.
The largest volume of recycled cotton is produced through pre-consumer waste, such as cutting scraps. We only use raw materials with a verified chain of custody to ensure the use of certifed recycled cotton. One of our initaives is using Recot²®, an innovative, eco-friendly blend of recycled and organic cotton fibres engineered in Germany.
BOSS Responsible Fashion
Moving forward, more sustainably. Find out more about our responsible product range, crafted to reduce our impact on the planet, our future sustainability goals and what we’ve achieved so far.
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