“Creating together, side by side.”

This is the philosophy of this beautiful Italian house with which I have worked for 15 years.

There creativity , the dedication and the customer service cannot be improvised.

The story of Canclini began more than 80 years ago, in 1925 , when the company was established within the silk industry in the Italian region of Come .

The first generational change took place in the sixties . And that's where it all started.

At the end of the In the 1980s , the workshops were transferred to Guanzate ( Italian commune in the province of Como in the Lombardy region of Italy) .

Canclini's business activity has re-energized in particular thanks to the purchase of state-of-the-art machines and the installation of a new warehouse semi-automatic.

Today, thanks to its passion for work, her dynamism , sound constant innovation and his creativity , Canclini is one of the brands of industry benchmark fabrics of high quality for shirts .

And that's why I chose it.

The story of Canclini started with the Italian shoe production.

But as the years went by, Canclini set himself other goals. goals.

Canclini is aware of the responsibility it must have in its sector and respect the environment .

Not only in terms of production processes , but also in terms of the use of natural resources , Canclini is committed .

She committed to share with all those who work on its production sites but especially the players in the textile sector respect the environment as much as possible.

How ?

Their fabrics comply with the quality standards required by the market and are certified by Okotex quality.

The products do not contain substances harmful to human health and provide you, the customers, with guarantees as to their human-ecological quality .

Canclini's philosophy has always included the social dimension in his creations.

GOTS

There Global Organic Textile certification is issued by the Certification Institute for ethics and the environment (ICEA) which defines a textile product as being "organic" .

GOTS refers to a international standard used for the certification of natural fibers , which includes ecological and social criteria .

It was developed by international organizations in order to guarantee to the consumer that his organic textiles are produced in the compliance with environmental criteria And strict social.

These criteria are applied to all production cycle levels : from the harvest of the natural fibers up to labeling of the finished product.

THE raw materials , the semi-finished products and textiles finals must not contain any type of toxic or harmful substance.

The use of toxic heavy metals (formaldehyde, aromatic solvents, nanofunctional particles, GMOs and other enzymes, chlorine bleaching agents, azo dyes, pesticides and fertilizers) is forbidden .

All actors in the production chain must comply with an environmental protection policy with objectives and procedures precise aiming at minimize overconsumption and discharges .

For example, wastewater from all wet treatment units must be processed in a functional water treatment plant .

Actors must therefore respond to the social requirements established in the basic standards of the International Labour Organization .

Canclini fabrics

THE Canclini fabrics are certified 100% organic in accordance with GOTS standards that I explained to you above.

THE fabrics that I choose Canclini have the following characteristics:

- THE organic thread purchased from producers GOTS certified .

- THE raw thread is dyed in GOTS certified dyers , using chemicals that comply with the regulations imposed by the GOTS standard.

- THE weaving phases and of finishing take place in establishments having obtained the GOTS certification. These machines are also used only for biological tissues , so as to avoid any contamination .

- During the transport phases , the thread and the biological tissue are isolated with a special packaging to avoid any external contamination .

Before and after treatment :

The product GOTS is stored in appropriate areas for a organic use . GOTS certified companies, such as Canclini, are checked every year And are subject to spontaneous checks .

SUPIMA COTTON

I have never yet told you about Pima cotton , which makes Canclini an international reference in terms of cotton quality .

This is one of the reasons why I have been working with Canclini for so long .

THE Pima cotton " Gossypium barbadense " is classified in the category of Extra Long Staples (ELS) and presents a very high fiber length (35 mm) thanks to ideal growing conditions .

This characteristic makes it highly appreciated for its extraordinary softness , its intense shine, its formidable resistance to wear and pilling .

Supima is grown in the southern United States of America , in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and California.

For what ?

The absence of fiber pollution due to mechanical harvesting ; this particular cleaning makes it ideal for the production of white fabrics .

The characteristics of Pima cotton are controlled and guaranteed by the homonymous association Supima , which controls all levels of the production process .

SUPIMA is actually a registered trademark that identifies the American Pima cotton brand , the most prestigious ELS cotton in the world.

Founded in 1954 , Supima was created in El Paso, Texas, with the goal of branding and promoting Supima cotton .

The name Supima derives from a blend of the words "Superior" and "Pima" .

Canclini is the owner of this trademark.

OEKO-TEX

STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent international system for testing and certification of raw materials , semi-finished and finished products in the textile sector at all levels of production.

Since 1992 , the main objective of OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 has been to develop verification criteria , limit values ​​and test methods on a scientific basis.

With ten years of experience, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 helps ensure high and effective product safety from a consumer perspective.

The verification criteria and limit values ​​are much more demanding than valid national and international parameters.

Why do I work with Canclini?

In addition to all the points I explained to you above, I chose Canclini because they are Oeto-Tex certified . But also because they have joined the BCI association, Better Cotton Initiative.

Better Cotton Initiative

The BCI is a association created for improve global cotton production for the producers and especially for the environment in which it develops.

Formed by actors operating in the United States, Pakistan, India, Brazil and Africa, the implementation of projects directly with farmers has made it possible to reduce the use of water and pesticides by percentages between 30 and 50.

It is therefore an experience of cooperation throughout the production chain , from upstream to downstream, the pivot of which is direct work with farmers .

"We want the exploitation of the land to be sustainable and to allow cotton producers to continue their activities in the future, at the same level as today."

Traditions and innovations of the Canclini house

This is the creative engine of Canclini and this is why I work with them.

Canclini is a "machine" for thinking .

A profusion of ideas, styles, suggestions, history, creative worlds gathered in 2,500 books on display, 450,000 fabrics from society and from the English and French collections.

Canclini has a constantly updated creative laboratory , a "room of secrets" that I can visit and which allows me to draw inspiration for my collections.