MATERIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Eco-certified Winter Jackets
The materials we use are a core element of our commitment to sustainability. We select each of our raw materials based on its environmental and social footprint, seeking only the most responsibly sourced fibres and ethically-made textiles on the planet. This means conducting extensive research into the sourcing and manufacturing of our materials to ensure that we craft our products from the lowest-impact options available. We hold our suppliers to the highest environmental and social standards, and partner exclusively with mills that share our sustainable vision. We strive to source materials that have been certified by some of the world’s most trusted third-party auditors and institutes.
ETHICAL MATERIALS
We’re committed to using the most ethical and low-impact materials on the market.
RECYCLED POLYESTER
Recycled polyester is made from post-consumer plastic bottles. The process of upcycling discarded plastic into polyester fibre reduces waste from oceans and landfills, and gives new life to materials that aren’t naturally biodegradable. The production of recycled polyester uses fewer natural resources, like water and fossil fuels, and produces fewer CO2 emissions compared to virgin polyester. Despite these more conservative manufacturing processes, recycled polyester maintains the same high durability, look, and feel as its virgin counterpart.
OXFORD REPREVE®
Our Oxford Repreve® fabric is made from REPREVE®, the leading, most trusted performance fibre made from recycled plastic bottles. Made with a waterproof, breathable membrane, this durable fabric provides protection against even the harshest conditions.
57% polyester, 43% REPREVE® recycled polyester 185 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G/M² | 24H.
REPREVE®, bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® standard 100 certified.
OXFORD 2L®
Our OXFORD 2L® fabric delivers a matte finish and timeless look. Made with a waterproof, breathable membrane, this elegant fabric provides protection against even the harshest conditions.
57% polyester, 43% recycled polyester 185 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G/M² | 24H.
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
PRIMALOFT® BLACK
The PRIMALOFT® BLACK insulation, 100% PCR (100% RECYCLED), is made from high-performance, sustainable fiber technology.
The post-consumer recycled material is comprised of bottle chips that are reprocessed and spun into performance fibers that deliver uncompromised loft and warmth. Lightweight in nature and designed with packability in mind Primaloft® Black Insulation 100% PCR
is an eco-friendly insulation that performs with a conscience.
We are using both 60 GRAMS & 133 GRAMS weights for our lightweight jackets, depending on the construction and the other
materials used.
RECYCLED ISOSOFT
Isosoft is a high-loft, performance insulation made of 92% post-consumer recycled polyester recuperated from plastic bottles. It’s hypoallergenic, and moisture and mildew resistant. Isosoft insulation is breathable and retains its flexibility and volume over time. Its unique blend of fibres provides excellent warm air retention, offering exceptional protection against the cold.
SUPER SHINY®
Our SUPER SHINY® fabric is engineered to offer waterproof, breathable protection while maintaining an unparalleled softness. Its light weight allows insulation to fully loft and deliver optimum warmth.
100% Recycled Polyester 87 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G/M² | 24H.
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
WOOL LIKE 2L®
Our WOOL LIKE 2L® is a chevron fabric with a brushed finish and rich look. Made with a waterproof, breathable membrane, this elegant fabric provides protection against even the harshest conditions.
100% recycled polyester 175 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G/M² | 24H.
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
RECYCLED NYLON
Recycled nylon textiles are made of post-industrial waste from discarded nylon products. Compared to that of virgin nylon, the production of recycled nylon uses fewer natural resources. Recycled nylon maintains the same high durability, look, and feel as its virgin counterpart.
BOMBER TWILL 2L®
Our BOMBER TWILL 2L® is a waterproof and breathable fabric with a lustrous finish and refined look, designed to deliver protection against rain.
100% recycled nylon 170 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G/M² | 24H.
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
NYLON 66
Our NYLON 66 fabric is crafted with a tightly woven structure that delivers a matte finish and allows insulation to fully loft. Nylon 66 fiber exhibits excellent resistance properties, enabling it to withstand friction and abrasion.
100% recycled nylon 38 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
PERTEX® QUANTUM
Pertex® Quantum uses a tightly woven structure to provide a light and soft fabric that allows insulation to fully loft.
100% recycled nylon 37 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard, bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® standard 100 certified.
PERTEX® QUANTUM COTTON TOUCH
Pertex® Quantum uses a tightly woven structure to provide a light and soft fabric that allows insulation to fully loft.
52% recycled nylon, 48% nylon 75 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard and bluesign® certified.
SUPER LIGHT®
Our SUPER LIGHT® fabric is crafted with a tightly woven structure that delivers a lustrous finish and allows insulation to fully loft. This fabric’s fine crosshatch pattern also makes it more durable, and resistant to ripping and tearing.
100% Recycled Nylon 37 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
SUPER LIGHT RIPSTOP®
Our SUPER LIGHT RIPSTOP® fabric is crafted with a tightly woven structure that delivers a lustrous finish and allows insulation to fully loft. This fabric’s fine crosshatch pattern also makes it more durable, and resistant to ripping and tearing.
100% Recycled Nylon 37 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
SUPER STRETCH®
Our SUPER STRETCH® fabric is a durable and lightweight fabric with 4-way stretch, for comfort and movement.
88% Recycled Nylon, 12% Spandex 138 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Global Recycled Standard and OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified.
SUPER MATTE®
Our SUPER MATTE® fabric is engineered to offer waterproof, breathable protection while maintaining an unparalleled softness. Its light weight allows insulation to fully loft and deliver optimum warmth. 55% nylon, 45% recycled nylon fabric. 90 GSM.
Treated with C6 PFOS and PFOA FREE durable water repellent (DWR).
Waterproofness of 10,000 MM. Breathability of 10,000 G / M² | 24H.
Bluesign® certified.
DURABLE WATER REPELLENT (DWR)
We treat all our jackets and parkas with a C6 DWR. DWR, also known as durable water repellent, is a coating applied to fabrics to make them water-resistant.
Historically, DWRs have been manufactured with perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a class of chemicals often used to provide a high level of water repellency to fabrics. While PFCs provide some of the best water repellency on the market, these compounds create by-products that are toxic and persist in the environment. Unfortunately, a performant and 100% responsible alternative to PFCs is not yet available. As a temporary alternative, we exclusively use C6 DWRs, which is the safest and greenest option currently available that maintains the high-performant properties sought in a DWR. While they aren’t a perfect option, C6 DWRs are made with a shorter chain PFC that is less toxic and breaks down faster than the previous generation of PFCs.
We are aware there is still work left. Soon, we'd like to transition to non-PFC DWR alternatives. Why is it taking time? Because we want to make sure we take the best decisions. Are these alternatives efficient? What short-term and long-term impacts do they have? Do they affect the lifespan of a product? And if so, how? We need to consider all these factors before moving on.
*PFC is the name given to the broad family of products called per-fluorinated compounds. C8 PFOS and PFOA belong to that family. PFOS and PFOA are therefore both PFCs.
WOOL
Wool fabrics and knits are natural and renewable products, as each year sheep and alpacas produce a new fleece. Wool is also biodegradable due to a natural protein called Keratin, the same protein found in human hair. This protein gives wool its resilience and elasticity as well as its ability to decompose in soil, enriching the soil and nourishing new life. Wool is also durable. Wool items last because wool fibres can bend up to 20,000 times before breaking. This durability far surpasses other fibres, making wool tough to tear and resistant to abrasion.
RAS CERTIFIED BABY ALPACA WOOL
Baby Alpaca Wool, RAS (Responsible Alpaca Standard) certified. The Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) is a voluntary standard that requires all sites, from alpaca farms through to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RAS farmers and ranchers must meet animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
RWS CERTIFIED MERINO WOOL
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) requires all sites, from wool farmers to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RWS farmers and ranchers must meet animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
RWS CERTIFIED ANDEAN HIGHLAND WOOL
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) requires all sites, from wool farmers to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RWS farmers and ranchers must meet animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
ORGANIC COTTON
Organic cotton is grown without chemical pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or genetically modified crops. The cultivation of organic cotton produces nearly half the CO2 emissions compared to that of conventional cotton. Additionally, growing and harvesting organic cotton contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystem, while using less water and improving the quality of the region’s soils.
GOTS CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON FRENCH TERRY
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognized requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of the raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, textiles certified to GOTS provide a credible assurance to the consumer.
GOTS CERTIFIED ORGANIC COTTON JERSEY
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognized requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of the raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, textiles certified to GOTS provide a credible assurance to the consumer.
TRACEABLE DOWN
Traceable down is sourced in compliance with local animal welfare regulations that ensure down and feathers are a by-product of the food industry and come from animals that have not been subjected to any unnecessary harm. Down is a natural fine thermal insulator with an exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, range of warmth, and durability. Research has shown that down has only a fraction of the environmental impact of the most comparable petroleum-based down alternative fibres.
All of Quartz Co’s down is traceable through TRACKMYDOWN.COM and certified Responsible Down Standard (RDS).
With TRACKMYDOWN.COM you have the opportunity to better understand all the nuances of down and make a more-informed decision based on the performance and sustainability of the insulation inside each product.
The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) incentivizes the down and feather industry to treat animals humanely and rewards organizations leading the way. The standard also gives companies and consumers a way to know what’s in the products they buy.
CERTIFICATIONS
We work with several partners to certify our materials, suppliers, and production processes, and ensure that our products are ethically and sustainably made.
RESPONSIBLE DOWN STANDARD (RDS)
The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) incentivizes the down and feather industry to treat animals humanely and rewards organizations leading the way. The standard also gives companies and consumers a way to know what’s in the products they buy.
GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD (GRS)
The Global Recycle Standard (GRS) is a voluntary, international standard that sets requirements for third-party verification of the recycled content of a given textile. The GRS also sets requirements for certification of chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemicals in the textile production process. A GRS-certified product is guaranteed to be made from at least 50% verified recycled and sustainably processed materials. The GRS’s greater mission is to encourage the use of recycled materials.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
Independent OEKO-TEX® partner institutes test textiles for harmful substances at all levels of processing and certifies that they are produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 is one of the world's best-known certification for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer trust and high product safety.
BLUESIGN®
bluesign® is a system that provides solutions for sustainable textile production. Working as a trusted and transparent independent auditor, bluesign® tracks and assesses each step of the textile supply chain, from factory to finished product, to ensure that fabrics are safe for the environment, workers, and consumers. bluesign® audits the incoming raw materials, chemicals, and energy, and outgoing waste, water, and emissions throughout the production process. bluesign® acts as a resource for textile manufacturing facilities, optimizing the process, step by step, and reducing environmental and social impacts along the way.
REPREVE®
REPREVE® is the world’s leading brand of recycled performance fiber. They have been at the forefront of sustainable innovation for decades, hoping to make a small impact. Using recycled instead of virgin polyester produces fewer carbon emissions and gives plastic bottles a second life, keeping them out of oceans and landfills.
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS)
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) was developed by leading standard setters to define world-wide recognised requirements for organic textiles. From the harvesting of the raw materials, environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing to labelling, textiles certified to GOTS provide a credible assurance to the consumer.
RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD (RWS)
The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) requires all sites, from wool farmers to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RWS farmers and ranchers must meet animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.
RESPONSIBLE ALPACA STANDARD (RAS)
The Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) is a voluntary standard that requires all sites, from alpaca farms through to the seller in the final business-to-business transaction, to be certified. RAS farmers and ranchers must meet animal welfare, land management, and social requirements.