The most sustainable garment is the one that lasts
For many years, Utenos trikotažas has adhered to high environmental and responsible manufacturing standards. The company’s principles cover the entire textile production chain – from raw materials to the final product. These commitments were previously recognized by the international environmental organization Greenpeace, which acknowledged the company as the first textile company in the world to work entirely according to the hazardous chemicals requirements of its textiles procurement standard for its own organic cotton supply chain.
Environmental and social responsibility commitments cover all areas of Utena Trikotažas' production and operations – from organically farmed natural fibres, the use of chemicals in production, to fair pay for employees and absolute transparency in production processes.
Sustainability Initiatives
Saving Resources: Make to Order Only
We only produce as much as we actually need, saving resources and preventing unusable leftovers.
Zero Waste Attitude
Unused industrial materials here at Utenos Trikotažas are transformed into special clothing collections.
100% Green Energy
Throughout our entire production chain, we use only green electricity from renewable sources in a responsible and efficient way.
Free from Toxic Substances
We use only certified raw materials that have no harmful effects on our employees, the people who wear them, or the environment.
Sustainable Textile Innovations
We develop textile innovations with a focus on natural, organic or recycled fibres that have no negative impact on the environment.
Premium Social Responsibility Certificate
Utenos Trikotažas is certified with the leading social certification standard for factories and organizations across the globe – SA8000:2014. We were the first certified company in Lithuania and one of only a few vertically integrated organizations worldwide to have been awarded this prestigious certificate. It is international proof that the company runs a socially responsible and sustainable business with a strong focus on its employees.