We are not an eco-brand
At Xandres, we do what we can to reduce our environmental impact every day. We are not an eco-brand, but that doesn't mean we do not strive to do better every day. With that in mind, we have developed a plan for our future, explained in this document and our biennial sustainability report. We want to share our successes and failures with you.
Sustainable fashion is not just a buzzword at Xandres. Quality and timelessness are a woven into our DNA. From the start of our clothing company in 1927, craftsmanship has been key. When we started Andres, our brand of women's trousers, in 1968, our fits were legendary. Our focus on fit and our years of expertise in the field of fabrics and clothing help us make a difference today.
As a Belgian fashion house for women, we create high-quality, timeless clothing: fashion that can be cherished for years! However, minimising our impact requires more than longevity. As such, we not only look back on our rich history, but also want to look toward the future.
We don't just look back at our rich past, we also like to look ahead. We want to build a bright future and do more. Push our limits. Because we know that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors in the world. And because it can be done better, for people and nature.
To achieve that, we developed a plan to overhaul our entire production process—from yarns and fabrics to the garment in your wardrobe—to systematically reduce our impact on people and the environment. We remain your partner long after production to ensure you can enjoy your favourite garments for as long as possible. We have developed a Repair & Care programme to keep your clothing looking its best, and we aim to achieve full circularity in the long run.
We are not an eco-brand
At Xandres, we do what we can to reduce our environmental impact every day. We are not an eco-brand, but that doesn't mean we do not strive to do better every day. With that in mind, we have developed a plan for our future, explained in this document and our biennial sustainability report. We want to share our successes and failures with you.
Sustainable fashion is not just a buzzword at Xandres. Quality and timelessness are a woven into our DNA. From the start of our clothing company in 1927, craftsmanship has been key. When we started Andres, our brand of women's trousers, in 1968, our fits were legendary. Our focus on fit and our years of expertise in the field of fabrics and clothing help us make a difference today.
As a Belgian fashion house for women, we create high-quality, timeless clothing: fashion that can be cherished for years! However, minimising our impact requires more than longevity. As such, we not only look back on our rich history, but also want to look toward the future.
We don't just look back at our rich past, we also like to look ahead. We want to build a bright future and do more. Push our limits. Because we know that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting sectors in the world. And because it can be done better, for people and nature.
To achieve that, we developed a plan to overhaul our entire production process—from yarns and fabrics to the garment in your wardrobe—to systematically reduce our impact on people and the environment. We remain your partner long after production to ensure you can enjoy your favourite garments for as long as possible. We have developed a Repair & Care programme to keep your clothing looking its best, and we aim to achieve full circularity in the long run.
Sustainability Report 2021
In 2021, we published our very first sustainability report. In this report, we will guide you through the six pillars on which we will be working in the coming years and show you more in detail
- What we are doing now as well as
- Our plans for the future
Read the Xandres Sustainability Report 2021 here.
This report is the first sustainability report published by Xandres, but we disclosed our sustainability efforts via Damartex's non-financial reporting in recent years.
Sustainability Report 2021
In 2021, we published our very first sustainability report. In this report, we will guide you through the six pillars on which we will be working in the coming years and show you more in detail
- What we are doing now as well as
- Our plans for the future
Read the Xandres Sustainability Report 2021 here.
This report is the first sustainability report published by Xandres, but we disclosed our sustainability efforts via Damartex's non-financial reporting in recent years.
Sustainability at the heart of Xandres
Xandres has been part of the Damartex Group since the end of 2016. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are important to the French fashion group. Damartex highlights 3 priorities in the Change Our World action plan. Xandres' sustainability strategy also fits into this broader framework.
CHANGING FOR
OUR PLANET
Attention to reducing environmental impact by focusing on lower-impact production, reducing waste and minimising packaging
CHANGING FOR MORE SOLIDARITY BETWEEN GENERATIONS
Respect for people and fair working conditions
CHANGING FOR
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Encourage intergenerational solidarity
Sustainability at the heart of Xandres
Xandres has been part of the Damartex Group since the end of 2016. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are important to the French fashion group. Damartex highlights 3 priorities in the Change Our World action plan. Xandres' sustainability strategy also fits into this broader framework.
CHANGING FOR
OUR PLANET
Attention to reducing environmental impact by focusing on lower-impact production reducing waste and minimising packaging
CHANGING FOR MORE
SOLIDARITY BETWEEN
GENERATIONS
Respect for people and fair working conditions
CHANGING FOR
MORE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Encourage intergenerational solidarity
XANDRES IS A MEMBER OF THE FASHION PACT
Damartex Group is a member of The Fashion Pact. Xandres is, by extension, also part of this global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry that set three important environmental goals: preventing global warming, restoring biodiversity and protecting the oceans. Besides major sports brands such as Adidas and Nike and chains like H&M Group and Mango, renowned design brands such as Chanel, Hermès & Stella McCartney also signed this pact.
OUR COMMITMENTS UNDER THE FASHION PACT
1 — We will eliminate all problematic and unnecessary plastics in B2C packaging by 2025. In B2B packaging, we will by 2030.
2 — We will ensure that half of all plastic packaging for B2C consists of 100% recycled material by 2025. 2030 is the target date for B2B.
Less plastic means less waste in our oceans. Did you know that the oceans produce 50% of the world’s oxygen? And that the ocean absorbs 30% of the CO2 produced by human activities?
Oceans = life!
XANDRES IS A MEMBER OF THE FASHION PACT
Damartex Group is a member of The Fashion Pact. Xandres is, by extension, also part of this global coalition of companies in the fashion and textile industry that set three important environmental goals: preventing global warming, restoring biodiversity and protecting the oceans. Besides major sports brands such as Adidas and Nike and chains like H&M Group and Mango, renowned design brands such as Chanel, Hermès & Stella McCartney also signed this pact.
OUR COMMITMENTS UNDER THE FASHION PACT
1 — We will eliminate all problematic and unnecessary plastics in B2C packaging by 2025. In B2B packaging, we will by 2030.
2 — We will ensure that half of all plastic packaging for B2C consists of 100% recycled material by 2025. 2030 is the target date for B2B.
Less plastic means less waste in our oceans. Did you know that the oceans produce 50% of the world’s oxygen? And that the ocean absorbs 30% of the CO2 produced by human activities?
Oceans = life!