Toive
Responsibility and production
We want to contribute to making the fashion industry more responsible. We create wardrobe essentials that are versatile, durable, and withstand the test of time and wear.
Design
- The production of the garment starts with the design, which we do in Jyväskylä. Our product criteria are:
- responsible production
- environmentally friendly materials
- a quality designed product that will withstand use
As raw materials, materials in line with sustainable development are chosen. The material must also be easy to wash and wear-resistant - that's why there are no delicate or difficult-to-clean materials in our selection. Separate care instructions are also available on our website.
From fiber to knitting, from knitting to clothing
Our main raw material is organic cotton. Currently, most of our products are manufactured in Portugal, with our partner Black Moda.
The raw material is bought from a Turkish organic cotton wholesaler and brought to Portugal for further processing. The yarn is woven into a raw knit, which is dyed/printed in Portugal.
The clothes are sewn at the Finnish-owned and managed Black Moda Portugal factory, in the village of Ponte de Lima. You can find Black Moda Portugal's sustainability report here. RIVA's own responsibility report is currently being worked on.
What does organic cotton mean in practice?
The most important cornerstone of organic cotton cultivation is organic production, the goal of which is to take care of soil fertility and biodiversity, and to promote the well-being of people and the environment.
No artificial pesticides or fertilizers
Cultivation utilizes as much rainwater as possible
Organic farming binds more carbon dioxide to the soil than normal
Certified organic cotton
GOTS -certified organic cotton: The GOTS certificate (Global Organic Textile Standards) covers the organic cotton yarn we use, its collection and production. The cotton is also BCI certified.
No poisons or chemicals
Öko Tex 100 certificate: Öko Tex means that at no stage of production are chemicals harmful to health used, i.e. workers are not exposed to toxic and dangerous chemicals.
We do not accept cotton produced through forced labor
We do not use cotton in our products that comes from unclear sources, such as cotton produced through forced labor by Uighurs in Xinjiang, China. Our raw material is sourced from a Turkish organic cotton supplier. While most of the cotton originates from Turkey, some also comes from India, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The GOTS-certified organic cotton we use is sourced from regions where labor practices adhere to the minimum requirements defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Xinjiang, where Uighurs reside, is not included in these regions.
From wool to yarn, from yarn to knit
The 100% merino wool used in our knits is mulesing-free. Currently, our knits are manufactured in Lithuania in collaboration with our partner, Garlita.
The wool used in our knits comes from Italian producers, sourced from Chilean sheep. The wool is spun into yarn at Garlita's factory in Lithuania. All the yarns we use are high-quality and responsibly produced.
Are you a Finnish manufacturer?
We are happy to collaborate with Finnish companies and producers!
If you're interested in cooperation, please send a message to our designer, anniina(at)toiveshop.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Together towards a better wardrobe
Unfortunately, there is no perfectly sustainable and ecological garment yet. However, we do our best so that you can choose the best possible option in terms of sustainability, durability, and eco-friendliness at a reasonable price.
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