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Sustainable Workwear

Circular Economy is the basic principle of our business model. The CWS service model is designed to reduce environmental impact and slow down the material cycle. Use and reuse instead of buy and replace.

But we do so much more!

Sustainable workwear as an investment in the future

Designing workwear sustainably and responsibly is more important today than ever before. Companies are increasingly recognizing the value and benefits of workwear that is not only functional and durable, but also meets ethical and environmental standards. At CWS, we have a wide range of sustainable workwear options to choose from to meet the needs of different industries. As part of our service, we offer sustainable workwear solutions that help companies to use and manage their workwear according to their needs, while taking responsibility for the environment.

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What we offer

Sustainability all along the line

Sustainable clothing & sustainable service
Skin friendly textiles
Durable materials
Care that conserves resources
Demonstrably socially and environmentally responsible production
Environmentally friendly washing, dirt such as oils and fats do not get into the waste water
Fairtrade-Urkunde

This is what you get

With CWS Workwear

Optimize the sustainability of your business with CWS as a sustainable supplier
Fairtrade certificate when choosing a Fairtrade collection
Pleasant comfort
Fewer replacements thanks to longevity
Safety through responsible supply chain
Safety through professional preparation of clothing

Sustainability in numbers

Target

Cotton made in Africa

The use of sustainable materials is to be increased to 90% by 2024.

Fabrics

CWS Pro Line

We have more than 2 million pieces of sustainable workwear in use.

Repair

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Every year, CWS repairs about 5 million garments.

Recycling

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55% of our clothing is recycled or reused when it is worn out.

Check and optimize

At the CWS Test Center

For 35 years, CWS has operated its own test center for quality assurance in Bielefeld. Our goal is to produce hard-wearing workwear that can be worn over a long period of time. That's why we regularly review our internal standards and continuously optimize processes.

Our processes

  • Definition of washing processes per part
  • Tracking of the wear
    rate of a collection
  • Quality and washing test before product launch
  • Tracking of product complaints
  • Durability, color retention, shape retention are tested.
  • Ongoing product optimization

Circular Services

Delivery

We regularly collect your work clothes and prepare them in our laundries.

Washing

Before cleaning, we sort the garments according to the respective washing requirements to ensure a suitable washing process.

Checking

We carry out regular quality controls and check your workwear for any damage. This may also include laboratory tests.

Repair

If necessary, we repair the garments properly in our sewing shop or replace them if required.