Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At MAISON EMME, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating sustainable clothing that celebrates style, quality, and a love for the planet. Here's how we prioritize sustainable and ethical practices across our brand and how we’re working to make a difference:


Slow Fashion for Long-Lasting Quality – “Designed to stay in your wardrobe — season after season.”

Sustainably Sourced Materials – “Luxurious materials with a gentle footprint.”

Ethical Production in Europe – “Made with respect—for people and the planet.”

Eco-Friendly Packaging and Transport – “Short transportation routes and no air freight. Every detail counts, down to our packaging.” 

Carefully Chosen Sustainable Materials – All our garments are crafted from carefully chosen fabrics with low environmental impact. Our textiles are certified to ensure they meet the highest standards of sustainable production, giving you clothing that's as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.

Ethical Craftsmanship – We collaborate with SMETA-certified suppliers, guaranteeing fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers' rights. Every piece is thoughtfully made by our skilled artisans.

Limited Production, Zero Waste – Embracing the principles of slow fashion, we produce small, exclusive batches to avoid overproduction and waste. Each collection is a celebration of unique, beautiful prints created in limited quantities. When you purchase a MAISON EMME piece, you’re investing in something truly special.

  

Short Transportation for a Better Future

 At MAISON EMME, we prioritize sustainability by sourcing all fabrics and producing our garments within Europe. By using only trucks for transportation and avoiding air freight, we significantly reduce carbon emissions and minimize environmental impact. 

This commitment to short, efficient routes supports cleaner air and a more sustainable fashion industry. Every piece you choose from MAISON EMME contributes to a more sustainable and responsible future. Together, we’re making a difference—one mindful decision at a time. 

By choosing MAISON EMME, you’re not just embracing timeless, high-quality fashion—you’re making a meaningful impact by supporting sustainable clothing practices that honor the planet and the people who inhabit it.

 

Our Certifications: Ensuring Quality and Sustainability

At MAISON EMME, we’re committed to creating beautiful, sustainable garments while ensuring ethical practices throughout our production process. To uphold this commitment, we work with trusted certifications that guarantee the highest standards in sustainability, organic materials, and ethical labor practices. Here's what they mean: 

 

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit)

SMETA certification ensures that our production facilities operate under ethical and fair working conditions. It covers four key areas:

- Labor standards

- Health and safety

- Environmental management

- Business ethics 

With SMETA-certified suppliers, we guarantee that the people crafting our garments are treated fairly and work in safe environments.

 

Organic Certifications for Cotton

For our 100% organic cotton fabrics we work with the following certifications: 

- GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): The gold standard for organic textiles, GOTS ensures that cotton is grown without harmful chemicals, under strict environmental and social criteria. It also guarantees that the entire production process, from farming to garment creation, meets sustainable and ethical standards. 

- OEKO-TEX® Standard 100: This certification guarantees that our fabrics are free from harmful chemicals, ensuring they are safe for both your skin and the environment. 

 

CTV Organic Certificates 

- OCS (Organic Content Standard) Version 3: This certificate verifies the presence and amount of organic material in a product, ensuring traceability throughout the supply chain. 

- GOTS Version 7: Ensures organic and socially responsible practices in textile production, certifying that every step of the process meets stringent environmental and ethical standards.

 

Master of Linen® – Certified Quality, Grown and Made in Europe 

At MAISON EMME, we carefully select fabrics that reflect our commitment to sustainability and quality. That’s why we use Master of Linen® certified linen—a prestigious guarantee of traceable, responsible production entirely within Europe.

This label ensures that:

  • The linen is 100% European, from field to fabric
  • It is grown without irrigation or harsh chemicals, making it one of the most eco-friendly natural fibers
  • All processing—from spinning to weaving—is done in European mills, under high environmental and ethical standards
  • The supply chain is short and transparent, reducing the carbon footprint

By choosing Master of Linen®, we celebrate local craftsmanship, support sustainable agriculture, and offer you exceptional fabric quality designed to last.

Consciously crafted. Naturally luxurious. Entirely European. That’s the MAISON EMME standard.

 

GRS (Global Recycled Standard)

For our women’s swimwear, made from 78% recycled polyester and 22% elastane, we rely on the GRS certification. This ensures: 

- The recycled content is verified. 

- Sustainable production processes are followed. 

- Environmental and social responsibility throughout the supply chain. 

 

This certification highlights our commitment to reducing waste and creating garments that contribute to a circular economy.

 

Newlife™ 

For our men’s  & boys swimwear, we use a fabric Newlife™ which is a certified, high-quality recycled polyester made entirely from post-consumer plastic bottles. This innovative fabric reduces waste, lowers energy consumption, and minimizes CO₂ emissions compared to virgin polyester production.

With traceability at every step, Newlife™ ensures ethical and environmentally responsible manufacturing while offering the same durability, breathability, and comfort as traditional polyester. By choosing a Newlife™-certified fabrics, we contribute to a circular economy and a more sustainable fashion industry.

 

 

Why Certifications Matter

By choosing MAISON EMME, you’re not just investing in timeless, high-quality fashion — you’re also supporting a brand that prioritizes sustainability, ethical labor, and transparency. These certifications reflect our promise to make every step of our journey as responsible as possible.

Together, we’re creating a better future for fashion.