Material information

Materials

For more than a hundred years, we have specialized in developing high-quality knitted materials and designing long-lasting, beautiful workwear from them. Important features of Nanso products are comfort and ease of maintenance. We always choose the material that best suits the purpose, so that we can design high-quality, functional, beautiful and long-lasting products.

In addition to knitted products, our collections also include products made from woven fabrics, such as linen, viscose and cotton denim. For trouser and jacket fabrics, we choose recycled polyester or a high-quality mixed fabric, where e.g. polyamide gives the product durability and easy care.

Tip!

In terms of the load on the environment, the entire life cycle of the product is of great importance. You can learn more about product care tips in the "Care instructions" section.



Material information

Cotton

Cotton is the most common renewable natural fiber used in Nanso clothes. As a material, it is breathable, durable and pleasant to the skin. Cotton can withstand washing at high temperatures and is particularly suitable for sensitive skin. Cotton is often used as a mixture with other fibers and the fiber does not electrify or is generally prone to pilling.

Organic cotton 

Organic cotton is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cotton. No environmentally harmful fertilizers or pesticides are used in the cultivation of organic cotton. In addition, the cultivation of organic cotton consumes up to 90% less water than the cultivation of conventional cotton, as rainwater is mainly used for irrigation. In 2022, GOTS cotton accounted for 17.4 percent of the cotton used by Nanso.

BCI cotton

The goal of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is to raise awareness among cotton farmers about environmentally friendly farming methods and help them transition to more sustainable farming methods. In 2022, the share of BCI cotton in the cotton used by Nanso was 6.4 percent.

Recycled cotton 

Recycled cotton is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cotton. The raw material of recycled cotton is the surplus of the textile industry, such as yarn and cutting waste. Using recycled cotton saves 2,700 liters of water for every t-shirt produced, because new raw material does not need to be cultivated.

Flax 

Flax is also a more environmentally friendly alternative to cotton, as its cultivation uses considerably less water, fertilizers and pesticides. In addition, linen is a more durable fiber than cotton. Due to its excellent thermal conductivity, linen is a popular summer material. In the heat, linen feels pleasantly cool on warm skin. Linen also absorbs moisture well and dries quickly.

Villa 

Wool is a warm and breathable material that cleans itself. Woolen clothes do not need to be washed as often as, for example, clothes made of cotton or synthetic fibers. Wool absorbs up to 30% of its own weight in water. When wearing woolen clothing, the skin stays dry and warm. We only use mulesing-free merino wool. In 2022, 70% of animal-derived fibers were certified (RMS, RAS, RWS).

EcoVero™ viscose

Starting with the autumn 2020 collection, we will switch to EcoVero™ viscose in viscose knitwear. The cellulose used in its production comes from responsibly managed European forests (FSC® or PEFC™ certified) and the origin of the fiber can be traced from the finished product. The EcoVero™ viscose used by Nanso is spun in Portugal. It has received the EU environmental label because its production takes place in a closed cycle and its production consumes 50% less water and energy compared to regular viscose.

Lyocell

Lyocell is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional viscose, as its production consumes less energy and harmful chemicals. In addition, 99% of the chemicals used in manufacturing can be recycled for reuse. Fast-growing eucalyptus or other cellulose-based raw materials are usually used as raw material for lyocell. Lyocel gives strong and bright colors that stay good from wash to wash. The knit has a matte sheen and feels soft, silky and drapes beautifully.

Modal 

Modal is a viscose-like cellulose conversion fiber that is made from beech cellulose. Modal is characterized by a matte-glossy, cotton-like fiber. Mixed with cotton, modal makes knitwear pleasantly soft. Modal brings a beautiful drape and a sophisticated matte shine to the knitwear. Nanso nightwear is traditionally made from a cotton-modal blend.