Trusted quality seals and labels are a fixture of our product range - a clear sign for the fact that the company takes its ecological and social responsibilities seriously. They also underscore the fact that we embrace binding environmental and social standards, and firmly base our conduct on them. And finally, the labels give customers a good feeling about the products, and serve to build their trust in - and loyalty to - the company.
This seal distinguishes cotton from Africa, produced taking ecological, economical and social aspects into account. This ultimately serves to improve the living conditions of local cotton farmers and their families.
A product classification, endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF),that indicates 'high quality', 'good value for money' and 'environmentally friendly'.
Furniture bearing this seal is made of wood from responsible forestry,and certified by independent organizations according to Forest Stewardship Council guidelines. Timber produced in this way ensures and upholds quality of life.
PURE WEAR is the quality seal reserved for our highest standard of ecologically optimized textiles. All cotton used for items bearing the PURE WEAR tag is certified organic.
The textiles are freed from harmful substances using state-of-the-art technology, making them especially skin-friendly.
Introduced in Germany in 1978, this was the first worldwide environmental label. It distinguishes products and services that are particularly environmentally friendly compared with other products that serve identical purposes.
System for rating the energy consumption of household appliances.
Fashions bearing this symbol have been stringently inspected for residual harmful substances like formaldehyde, heavy metals and azo dyes. More than 98 percent of all textiles in the OTTO range bear this symbol.
Carpets bearing this seal are hand-knotted or hand-tufted and are produced under supervised conditions in India and Nepal. No illegal employment of children under 14 years old. Recommended by Brot für die Welt, Misereor, Unicef and terre des hommes, and supported by the German government.