Learn About Our Certifications.
In a world where ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship are more critical than ever, our supply partners, like the New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) stand at the forefront of sustainable practices. NZM supplies the world's leading ethical wool under the ZQ brand, championing the highest standards for fiber quality, animal welfare, and social responsibility, all while combating climate change with regenerative practices. The certification that encapsulates our commitment to regeneration and sustainability is ZQRX, the world's first regenerative agriculture index. Developed in collaboration with industry leaders like Allbirds, Icebreaker, and Smartwool, ZQRX surpasses mere sustainability; it's a dynamic, ongoing quest for improvement that benefits the environment, animals, and communities intergenerationally. Alongside ZQRX, certifications such as the Textile Exchange's Climate+ goal, the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), the New Zealand Fernmark Program, and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) reinforce our dedication to reducing emissions, promoting ethical practices, and ensuring product safety and biodegradability. For our sheets and duvet covers, we work with small-scale cotton farmers to advance soil health and biodiversity, fostering tangible, positive impacts on the land. With these rigorous standards and certifications, consumers can rest easy knowing that our textiles, including our organic bedding, are not only environmentally friendly but also free from harmful chemicals and safe for both the planet and our customers.
OUR SUPPLY PARTNERS
New Zealand Merino Company (NZM)
The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) works with wool growers to supply the world's most ethically sourced wool under the ZQ brand.
ZQ is the world’s leading ethical wool - setting the highest standards for fiber quality, animal welfare, the environment, and social responsibility. The goal is to eliminate the effects of critical global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss through regenerative practices.
And the NZM brand partners are passionate about being ethical wool aficionados.
Organic Cotton
We source from small-scale cotton farmers using regenerative farming practices focused on soil health and biodiversity.
They aim to be an impact catalyst to create a fair and just world for marginalized organic cotton farmers and garment workers in India.
Fairtrade Standard
The Fairtrade Textile Standard is one component of the greater Fairtrade Textile Programme to facilitate change in textile supply chains and related business practices. This comprehensive approach engages manufacturers and workers in the supply chain to bring about better wages and working conditions, and engages brands to commit to fair terms of trade.
Read more about our cotton suppliers.
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
ZQRX
ZQRX is the World’s first regenerative agriculture index that helps farmers work with nature to continuously improve human, animal, and environmental outcomes. RX is shorthand for the Regenerative Index.
The New Zealand Merino Company launched ZQRX with Allbirds, Icebreaker, and Smartwool (part of the VF Company) to create a better, kinder, more positive future for the planet. It is an approach that goes beyond sustainability through understanding the complex interactions between animals