Certification for sustainable wool and integrated management of the production process
First written in FY2021. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q3. Latest entry: FY2024.
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- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In June 2023, we began selling “JAPAN FUKUSHIMA WOOL Custom-Made Suits,” using raw wool from sheep raised for meat as an effective resource and, for the first time in Japan, using 100% domestically produced wool, with the aim of contributing to the development of sheep farming in Fukushima Prefecture. We are also working to use recycled wool and to recycle clothing collected through the trade-in of wool fabrics by processing it into felt for use as automotive soundproofing material.」
The company is expanding its sustainable wool initiatives to products made with 100% domestically produced wool, recycled wool, and the recycling of collected clothing. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In June 2023, we began selling “JAPAN FUKUSHIMA WOOL Custom-Made Suits,” using raw wool from sheep raised for meat as an effective resource and, for the first time in Japan, using 100% domestically produced wool, with the aim of contributing to the development of sheep farming in Fukushima Prefecture. We are also working to use recycled wool and to recycle clothing collected through the trade-in of wool fabrics by processing it into felt for use as automotive soundproofing material.」
In addition to sustainable wool certification and integrated management, the company is expanding its initiatives to include the launch of products made with 100% domestically produced wool and the recycling of used wool and collected clothing. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At DIFFERENCE, we began selling “JAPAN FUKUSHIMA WOOL Custom-Made Suits,” using raw wool from sheep raised for meat as an effective resource and, for the first time in Japan, using 100% domestically produced wool, with the aim of contributing to the development of sheep farming in Fukushima Prefecture.」
The company began selling custom-made suits using 100% domestically produced wool after putting raw wool from sheep raised for meat to effective use. Specific product development is expanding the use of wool resources to domestically sourced raw wool. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Following the certification of the Group’s designated farm in New Zealand for “sustainable wool,” we are further expanding the rollout of high-quality wool for which we manage the entire process, from raw wool production through spinning and sewing.」
Following certification of the designated farm for sustainable wool, the company states for the first time that it is expanding its rollout of high-quality wool managed through an integrated process from raw wool production through spinning and sewing.