The Swan is the official Nordic ecolabel, introduced by the Nordic Council of Ministers. The Swan logo demonstrates that a product is a good environmental choice.  The product fulfil a range of environmental, health and quality requirements. This means that requirements are set for the production of fibers, to the further treatment of the fiber and onward to the finished textile product.

We are extremely proud that KARVE was among the first jeans brand to get this certification on our jeans and manufactures'.

Better Cotton Initiative is a global cotton supply network, collectively addressing the negative impacts of mainstream cotton production. The aim of the organization is to make cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment and better for the future of the sector. To reach this, farmers receive training of how to grow their cotton according to these criteria’s, which we by definition call “Better Cotton”.

BCI operates as a not-for-profit organisation. 
With its members constantly helping to increase the demand for Better Cotton, this could eventually result in replacing a big part of the global conventional cotton production, with Better Cotton production. KARVE has been a BCI member since the brand was founded. We only use fabric suppliers that can supply us BCI cotton.

Organic cotton is responsible grown cotton without the use of toxic and persistent synthetic agrichemicals (pesticides, defoliants and fertilizers) and genetically modified seeds. Organic cotton is generally grown as part of a diverse production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people.

Our suppliers work with the certifications standards OCS (Organic Cotton Standard) and GOTS (Global Organic Cotton Standard). We are member of Textile Exchange that owns the Organic Cotton Standard and many other standards that our suppliers follow.

You can find organic cotton in all of the Swan certified line, additionally all pocket bags in the full range of KARVE have 100% organic cotton.

Clean Production Action launched GreenScreen Certified™ for Textiles in April 2017. GreenScreen is a method for assessing safer chemicals. Manufacturers have GreenScreen Certified™ to demonstrate leadership in their design of safer products in the textile sector. The factory Carlings use for the production of KARVE Jeans use this assessment to track progress towards use of healthy chemicals and materials. The result is lower environmental impact for every jeans - reducing both Water, Energy and Chemical levels.

EIM, the first Environmental Impact Measuring software specifically for the garment finishing industry created to provide the laundries and garment finishers with a tool that helps them build more sustainable processes.

EIM can also score the environmental impact of a total finishing process. With this software, the factory will clearly see the major cause of the environmental hazards, giving them the necessary information for moving toward a more environmentally friendly process. EIM also allows the user to compare different processes and assess their subsequent results. EIM provides valuable information to determine if your garment finishing efforts lead to the desired objective: the reduction of the impact on our environment.

KARVE use EIM to be able to measure Water, Energy and Chemical impact but also to be able to follow up and make sure we get better for each season

Choosing the most sustainable transport solution whenever it’s possible is important to us. GreenCarrier is a part of Clean Shipping Network which is a global environmental organisation exclusively dedicated to shipping. It promotes guidelines aimed at the protection and restoration of the marine and atmospheric environment that are consistent with sustainable development.

KARVE and Carlings have chosen to work with Nordic Ocean Watch since they are an environmental collective dedicated to taking care of the ocean. If we want to see a thriving ocean in the future, and secure the very basis of life on this planet – we all have to contribute. By giving a voice to the ocean and adapting our lives to become more environmentally friendly, we can make a lasting difference! What is good for the ocean is good for you.

Veganism is a lifestyle choice that’s all about protecting animals by avoiding animal products. We at KARVE respect these choices. KARVE do not contain materials of animal origin. Our vegan customers can safely use KARVE jeans knowing we are vegan friendly.