The SANE Approved Material List has been elaborated by sustainability experts throughout 5 years of research on the measured environmental impact of fibers and materials most commonly used in the fashion industry. It takes into account prevailing benchmarks and scientific studies, industry recognition, availability, and scalability of each material as well as credible certifications and laboratory testing when relevant.
SANE Approved Material List is designed to evolve together with the market sustainability standards and to be submitted to multi-stakeholders periodic reviews.
Benchmark of reference: Kompass Nachhaltigkeit; Siegel Klarheit; Standards Map by ITC; Label Checker by CIR; Textile Exchange. Preferred Fibers Market Reports until 2022 and Portfolio Options; Made-By. 2018. Environmental Benchmark for fibres; Higg Index MSI; Footwear Environmental Footprint Guide by FDRA; Material Index by CFDA.
Studies of reference: Rex, D., Okcabol, S. and Roos, S., RISE, 2019. The environmental impact of the textile and clothing industry.” N. Šajn, 2019. Possible sustainable fibers on the market and their technical properties. “Fiber Bible” part 1 Report., Stockholm, Sweden; Sandin, G., Roos, S. & Johansson, M., 2018. Environmental impact of textile fibers – what we know and what we don’t know. “Fiber Bible” part 2. D2.1.2.1 Report., Stockholm, Sweden; Laitala, K., Grimstad Klepp, I., Henry, B., 2018. Does Use Matter? Comparison of Environmental Impacts of Clothing Based on Fiber Type; Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2010. The role and business case for existing and emerging fibres in sustainable clothing, London, UK.