SANE Standard is a proud member of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, a platform showcasing initiatives that accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.Â
We believe in the magic of fashion to express ourselves and our vision of the world.
The fashion industry, however, has become inSANE: too fast, too much, too toxic.
Fashion is one of the most polluting industry in the world. It is infamous for human rights abuses.
Over 60% of our clothes contain harmful chemical substances.
SANE certification is here to prove that beauty doesn’t need the beast.
SANE literally means “reasonable or sensible“.
SANE is a holistic certification for sustainable fashion products.
The standard guarantees that certified products are made with equal respect for the
SANE allows CONSUMERS to instantly recognize ethically made products and show their positive engagement to the world.
SANE also enables conscious FASHION BRANDS to communicate their sustainable commitment in a verified, credible, and desirable manner.
SANE certification process is smart and fast. It recognizes existing certifications and involves third-party audit if necessary.
SANE costs are clear and affordable for small and large companies.
Certification QR code reveals products’ full traceability and authenticity.
SANE is 100% aligned with the new EU Green Claims Directive.
SANE is not only a certification: being SANE is an attitude. Our certification makes this attitude visible.With an iconic logo that states a commitment to an ethical way of dressing, SANE creates a movement of conscious fashion lovers and like-minded fashion brands.Wear your values and show them to the world.
SANE STANDARD is a set of requirements and characteristics that a product needs to fulfill in order to be certified.
Nobody wants their favourite clothes to harm the planet.Only products with the lowest environmental impact can be certified by SANE. That means:
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WATER POLLUTION
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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
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CO2 EMISSIONS
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RECYCLING
Nobody wants workers to suffer while making a beautiful outfit. SANE guarantees decent working conditions and the payment of a living wage. That means:
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HUMANITY
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EXPLOITATION
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RIGHTS
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POVERTY
Nobody should be at risk when wearing clothes that make them look their best. To obtain the SANE certification, products must be free of toxic substances. That means:
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CHEMICALS
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CONTROL
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TOXICITY
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SAFETY
Find here all products certified SANE, where to buy them, where and how they have been made.
