Sustainability put into practice along the entire value chain - our transparent supply chain
The textile value chain is long and full of challenges. Dibella assumes responsibility here and is committed to human rights, environmental protection and health. Sustainability that benefits everyone involved. We have adopted the high standards of GOTS and FAIRTRADE because quality needs standards.
Follow our transparent supply chain from its beginnings with small farmers!
1. Small farmers
Our textiles with the GOTS Fairtrade certificate set quality standards right from the start. During the cultivation of organic cotton by small farmers, the following requirements are already met:
- Use of organic seeds
- Environmentally friendly cultivation
- Higher income
- Neither child nor forced labour
2. Cooperatives
The cooperative supports the small farmers, for example, through the guaranteed purchase of the cotton harvest. The “roof” of the cooperative offers security and other advantages:
- Purchase of cotton at fair prices
- Training and support for farmers
- Investments in regional infrastructure projects
3. Ginning
Ginning involves extracting the seeds from the harvested plants. These seeds can be used again by the farmer and do not have to be bought externally. This saves resources and brings further benefits:
- Automated separation of fibres from seeds
- Ginning without the use of hazardous chemicals
- Availability of new organic seeds for small farmers
4. Spinning
The production facilities for the further processing of organic cotton are all Fairtrade certified and comply with the strict specifications:
- Socially responsible production
- Neither child nor forced labour
- Observance of workplace safety regulations
5. Weaving
This production step is also based on the responsible treatment of employees and the environment:
- High-quality fabrics
- Quality assurance
- Eco-friendly and socially responsible process
6. Dyeing
This is where the fabrics receive the desired appearance. In the bleaching and dyeing processes, our partners reliably and verifiably comply with the relevant guidelines:
- Bleaching and dyeing methods not hazardous to health
- Clarification and treatment of waste water
- Observance of safety and environ-mental protection regulations
- High consumer protection through avoidance of hazardous chemicals
7. Sewing
The sewers who process the fabrics work under humane conditions. All employees receive recognition and appreciation for their performance:
- Fair working conditions
- Protection of the sewers’ health
- Occupational safety standards
- Fire and building safety
8. Dibella
Dibella presents the entire textile value chain transparently - starting with product development - and guarantees such significant benefits as:
- Products selected in accordance with ecological, social and quality-based criteria
- Provides sustainable, fair and durable textiles for the European market
- Offers scope for differentiation through a clear commitment to sustainability
- Support in the form of explanatory marketing material from textile service through to the hotel guest
9. Laundry
The transparent supply chain offers industrial laundries advantages in terms of textile properties and many communication options:
- Environmentally friendly laundry process
- Sustainable products for textile leasing
- Laundry leasing supports multiple-use cycle
10. Hotel
Beyond the laundry service as such, the hotel receives sustainable added value. By using the certified textile concept it can clearly set itself apart from its competitors and offer its guests a special product and the associated good feeling:
- Offers fair and eco-friendly products for guests
- Creates a good feeling and experience during hotel stay
11. Guest
The use of sustainably and fairly produced textiles is discreetly but clearly communicated. In this way, the guest can experience the added value directly and will associate the hotel stay with a particularly good feeling, be pleased to return and recommend the hotel to others.
- Uses textiles that are free from harmful residues
- Receives ethical added value via the fair textile value chain all the way to the small farmers
