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Our Commitment
Since the beginning, our design ethos has always put longevity first. We favour enduring style over passing trends. Every piece should have a long lifespan. We want you to be wearing our clothes ten years from now.
Buy better, keep forever ‐ this is our hope.
We combine this approach to design with a focus on sustainable fabrics and material innovation. There isn’t one solution to the issues facing our industry and our planet ‐ there are many. Some are simple, most are complex. Our sustainability team is working hard every day to find them.
Right now, one of our central goals is to reach 100% recycled, repurposed or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, if not sooner.
What we do at COS is also part of a wider vision. Together, the H&M group is working towards total circularity: explore the steps we’re taking here.
Buy better, keep forever ‐ this is our hope.
We combine this approach to design with a focus on sustainable fabrics and material innovation. There isn’t one solution to the issues facing our industry and our planet ‐ there are many. Some are simple, most are complex. Our sustainability team is working hard every day to find them.
Right now, one of our central goals is to reach 100% recycled, repurposed or more sustainably sourced materials by 2030, if not sooner.
What we do at COS is also part of a wider vision. Together, the H&M group is working towards total circularity: explore the steps we’re taking here.
“Sourcing materials is hugely important, but to deliver meaningful impact we believe it is also essential to drive positive change in the communities we are a part of and throughout the product s lifecycle.”
Francesca Lilley, Global Head of Sustainability
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Sustainably sourced fibres explained: What are they?
There are all kinds of fibres and fabrics in our collection that are more sustainably sourced and we highlight these so you can make considered choices when you shop.
Our fibres and fabrics are either organic, recycled or sustainably sourced in collaboration with our partners’ certification that ensures animal, environmental and social welfare. To qualify as a ‘sustainable fabric’ a garment must be made from at least 50% sustainable fibres ‐ but our clothes often contain a lot more! Recycled cotton is the only exception to this rule (minimum 20%), so we can make sure the overall quality of the fabric meets our standards. We’re working on innovative ways to bring a higher and higher proportion of recycled fibres into our compositions, and this is improving all the time.
Our fibres and fabrics are either organic, recycled or sustainably sourced in collaboration with our partners’ certification that ensures animal, environmental and social welfare. To qualify as a ‘sustainable fabric’ a garment must be made from at least 50% sustainable fibres ‐ but our clothes often contain a lot more! Recycled cotton is the only exception to this rule (minimum 20%), so we can make sure the overall quality of the fabric meets our standards. We’re working on innovative ways to bring a higher and higher proportion of recycled fibres into our compositions, and this is improving all the time.
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Have you seen our repurposed tote bag?
To create this special bag we recycled our own excess cotton and used a design that leaves minimal waste. The finished piece: an everyday tote that’s strong, durable and also dye‐free.
Because of the complex process involved, we can only make these bags in small quantities, so keep an eye out for when you could next get your hands on one...
Because of the complex process involved, we can only make these bags in small quantities, so keep an eye out for when you could next get your hands on one...
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On-going Solutions: What we have launched so far...
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Our Ambitions: What we’re working towards right now...
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