Fashion brands embrace certifications for sustainability, three Italian labels lead the way

Certifications play a crucial role in the textile sector's efforts to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, addressing aspects such as quality, origin, safety, sustainability, and worker welfare. In a discussion with Artribune, three Italian brands—ID.EIGHT, LATTE the label, and Rifò—shared their insights. ID.EIGHT, a sneaker brand from Tuscany that utilizes food waste, received the top Animal Free Fashion rating (VVV+) and the Animal Free LAV label in 2020, with founders Giuliana Borzillo and Dong Seong Lee targeting 80% recycled materials. LATTE the label emphasizes certifications like FSC, GOTS, and OEKO-TEX, despite the associated costs. Meanwhile, Rifò, a B Corp certified knitwear brand, increased its score from 99.1 in 2020 to 127.1, highlighting that certifications alone do not guarantee sustainability.