Cashmere labels and certifications: sustainable quality, responsible commitments
A committed Maison with certified designs
Maison Éric Bompard's approach is based on three key principles.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PRODUCTION
By tasking local partners with the manufacturing of our cashmere, we ensure that the material is fully traceable. Our cashmere fibres are directly collected and transformed at source. This short-circuit production helps to preserve the livelihood of farmers and to support local industry.
CHOOSING COMMITTED PARTNERS
Since it was founded, Maison Eric Bompard has worked with partners eligible for GCS (Good Cashmere Standard) certification.
This standard, which especially relates to optimal respect for the wellbeing of animals, is essential in guaranteeing that our values are followed and that our French cashmere is totally traceable.
OEKO-TEX & Made in Green by OEKO-TEX certified
Our sourcing policy means we seek out responsible cashmere fibres. Our Maison involves suppliers in this eco-responsible approach by conducting audits with a view to securing the highest-standard certifications on respect for the environment, health and working conditions.
The OEKO-TEX label
The OEKO-TEX label guarantees that no harmful or irritating substances for the skin have been used. These substances include: azo dyes, formaldehyde, cadmium, nickel and many other chemical products.
OEKO-TEX’s Made in Green label
This label guarantees not only that our creations are made free from materials harmful to health (this is the basis for the OEKO-TEX label), and that our cashmere products are made
in factories which are respectful of the environment and provide socially responsible working conditions.
This means that all Eric Bompard cashmere creations abide by these different commitments through both these certifications.
The Good Cashmere Standard (CGS)
More recently, Maison Bompard was awarded The Good Cashmere Standard (CGS) certification.
This label, which was designed in close collaboration with animal rights specialists and independent experts in cashmere production, guarantees the wellbeing of animals through the auditing of farms, as well as the protection of nature and good working conditions for farmers and farm workers.
Made in France Certification
Bompard cashmere creations are designed in France and are manufactured in the very place the wool is produced, in Inner Mongolia. The manufacturing of detailing, such as buttons, lace or leather belts and embroidery is usually assigned to French artisans.
A virtuous production circuit allowing us to be considered for “Made in France” certification.
