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Better choices come from taking responsibility for the places and communities we touch, and the suppliers we work with. We’ve been collaborating with many of the same partners since 2007, from our cotton growers in India to our manufacturers in China, Turkey, Portugal, and Romania. Working with such a diverse range of partners, whether that’s small suppliers specializing in traditional techniques or larger-scale factories with a focus on new technologies, means we have a tremendous amount of shared expertise and passion to take on the future and its challenges together.
Currently, over 170,000 people are employed by our global suppliers to make our collections, with 40% based in Europe and 60% in Asia. Though we don’t own these organizations, it is our responsibility to make sure that everyone we work with treats their employees fairly and follows environmentally friendly business practices.
To ensure this, we work directly with factory owners, local governments, trade unions, and non-government organizations, as well as garment makers themselves. Before we work with any external suppliers, they must sign a strict sustainability commitment and our code of ethics.
Meet some of the inspiring people behind our collections below.
MEET OUR SUPPLIERS
MANTECO
The family-run Italian textile company has been perfecting the art of creating sustainable luxury fabrics since 1943. Based in the Tuscan region of Prato, the Mantellassi family are renowned worldwide for their high-end fabrics and sustainable production solutions. Collaborating with local artisans to keep the traditions of Italian craftsmanship alive while seeking more planet-friendly manufacturing methods is something they attribute to their global success over the years.
Our team have been working closely with Manteco since day one. Recently, we have invested in four new wool innovations to feature in our collection – each one more sustainably sourced. To find out more, read our interview with the man from Manteco himself, Mr. Marco Mantellassi.
MATERRA
Hailing from a humble greenhouse in Essex before moving to Gujarat in India, Materra is a planet-centric technology company working towards scalable, sustainable and beautifully soft cotton. Its most celebrated innovation to date is growing cotton in climate-controlled greenhouse environments, which uses up to 80% less water and around 30% less carbon dioxide compared to chemically intensive cotton farming.
In 2021, we invested in Materra’s first-ever yield to create a set of prototype T-shirts – with the aim to scale this up in the future. To find out more about this exciting partnership, read our interview with the co-founders as they talk cutting-edge cotton farming, the importance of the local community and working with COS.
VALÉRIUS
When it comes to jersey material innovation, few manufacturers are as synonymous with progress and quality as Valérius. Now over 25 years into its legacy, the award-winning Portuguese trailblazer is focusing its energy on recycling to close the loop on textile waste and fabricate a more sustainable future for jersey.
Since joining the COS family in 2009, the partnership has blossomed into a long-standing collaboration of two global giants sharing the same vision of quality, sustainability and innovation. Read our interview with the team at Valérius HQ where we discuss sustainability, the revolution of jersey recycling and the extraordinary journey of an everyday COS signature.
SÖKTAŞ
Founded in 1971 and based in Turkey, the Kayhan family have been cultivating cotton for generations, and Söktaş’ main specialty is in the development of original yarns and new blends. Over the years, they have brought many world firsts to the fashion industry – such as exceptional cotton fabrics blended with fine wool, silk and linen.
Collaborating with manufacturers that are masters in creating high-quality, long-lasting fabrics is an integral part of what we do at COS, which is why Söktaş is the perfect specialist supplier for our shirt collections.
TINTEX
When it comes to jersey material innovation, few manufacturers are as synonymous with progress and quality as Valérius. Now over 25 years into its legacy, the award-winning Portuguese trailblazer is focusing its energy on recycling to close the loop on textile waste and fabricate a more sustainable future for jersey.
Since joining the COS family in 2009, the partnership has blossomed into a long-standing collaboration of two global giants sharing the same vision of quality, sustainability and innovation. Read our interview with the team at Valérius HQ where we discuss sustainability, the revolution of jersey recycling and the extraordinary journey of an everyday COS signature.
ÜNLÜ
Founded in 1971 and based in Turkey, the Kayhan family have been cultivating cotton for generations, and Söktaş’ main specialty is in the development of original yarns and new blends. Over the years, they have brought many world firsts to the fashion industry – such as exceptional cotton fabrics blended with fine wool, silk and linen.
Collaborating with manufacturers that are masters in creating high-quality, long-lasting fabrics is an integral part of what we do at COS, which is why Söktaş is the perfect specialist supplier for our shirt collections.
MEET OUR SUPPLIERS
At COS, building and nurturing relationships with our skilled suppliers and colleagues throughout our production network is what the brand was built on.
Our collections are the result of collaborations with around 130 partners across Europe and Asia—many of whom we’ve been working with since our launch in 2007. From our denim specialists in Turkey to our expert manufacturers in Portugal, Romania, and China, they are part of the COS family and share our values of quality, sustainability, and innovation.
Working with such a diverse range of partners opens us up to a breadth of expertise, whether that be small suppliers specializing in traditional techniques or larger-scale factories with a focus on new technologies.
If we are to achieve our goal of reaching net zero by 2040 together with the H&M group, we aim to continue to strengthen the relationships with each partner to work together to develop better ways of creating our products that leave less of an impact on the world around us.
Whatever we do, it is our commitment—our promise—to show you the whole story.
This is just the start.
Here is a list of our current suppliers. This information covers pieces produced over the course of the past three seasons. It is correct as of January 2024.
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
Supplier
Crystal Martin (Hong Kong) Ltd
5-7/f, Axa Tower, Landmark East, No. 100 How Ming Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Production Unit
Crystal Martin (Vietnam) Co.,ltd
Lot R(R1) Quang Chau Industrial, Park, Viet Yen Distric Bac Giang, 150000, Bac Giang
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