We expect the brands we choose in our collection to meet our sustainability criteria. Our criteria consist of actions that take the environment, social conditions and climate into consideration. Here’s how Didriksons meets our criteria:

Environment:

Brand uses environmentally preferred raw materials for more than 50% of its volume.

• Didriksons is using environmentally preferred raw materials for more than 50% of its product volume. They employ solution dye techniques for 41% of their fabrics, significantly reducing water and energy use. The brand also incorporates recycled polyester and polyamide, making up 7% of their materials, and uses recycled padding in 92% of all padded products. Additionally, Didriksons utilizes GOTS-certified cotton and Sorona, a partly bio-based polyester, to further minimize their environmental impact.

Brand reports on the implementation of its environmental policy related to the ‘wet processes’ within the production cycle, like bleaching and dyeing of raw materials

• Didriksons reports on the implementation of its environmental policy related to wet processes, such as bleaching and dyeing, within its production cycle. The brand uses solution dye techniques for 41% of all fabrics purchased, significantly reducing water and chemical use, aligning with their commitment to more sustainable manufacturing practices.

Brand has eliminated at least three suspect chemical group, such as Phthalates or Perfluorinated Chemicals from its entire production

• Didriksons has eliminated at least three harmful chemical groups from its entire production, including PFCs, PVC (phthalates), and allergenic disperse dyes. This commitment reflects their dedication to safer, more sustainable manufacturing practices by removing these potentially hazardous substances from their products.

Brand encourages the longevity of products by offering a lifetime guarantee, repair services or supporting the return or re-use of garments

• Didriksons takes responsibility for the entire lifecycle of its products, from production to recycling. They design and produce durable clothing that stands the test of time, and support product longevity by offering repair kits and innovative features like the Extend Size function in their kids’ clothing. Once garments reach the end of their life, Didriksons aims to recycle them into new materials, further supporting a circular approach to fashion and reducing waste.

Brand supports environmental NGOs or other organizations to promote environmental sustainability

• Didriksons actively supports environmental sustainability by partnering with  World Ocean Day "Sportfiskarna," an organization focused on promoting healthy waters. 

Didriksons doesn’t report what percentage of its consumer packaging materials are renewable or made from recycled materials, and the brand doesn't implement concrete policies which have reduced the environmental impact of their packaging materials. But they do measure renewable and recycled materials, but have not yet set a policy for improvement. 

 

Social conditions:

Brand is following buying practices that enable living wages and good labour conditions, such as long-term relations with factories, and concentrating production at a limited number of factories

• Didriksons follows responsible buying practices to ensure living wages and good labor conditions. They foster long-term relationships with a limited number of factories, which helps to maintain high standards of working conditions and fair wages. This approach reflects their commitment to ethical manufacturing and sustainable labor practices throughout their supply chain.

Brand supports social NGO's or other organizations to promote social sustainability

• Didriksons supports social sustainability by partnering with organizations that promote well-being and a healthy lifestyle. They back "Sportfiskarna," which works towards healthy waters, and "Forshaga Akademien," an educational initiative that inspires well-being and a balanced lifestyle.

Brand commits to respect the ILO core conventions across its operations

• Didriksons is committed to respecting the ILO core conventions across its operations. This commitment ensures that their practices align with international labor standards, promoting fair and ethical working conditions throughout their supply chain.

Didriksons is dedicated to ethical practices, though they are still evolving in some areas. They conduct their own audits and ensure that most suppliers are third-party audited, maintaining high standards in their operations. While they strive for transparency, the origin of materials, design, and manufacturing details are not yet fully shared. The brand is working towards openly listing their direct suppliers and publicly committing to living wage benchmarks for different regions or factories. These efforts demonstrate Didriksons' ongoing commitment to enhancing their social and environmental responsibility.

Climate:

Has the brand disclosed the annual absolute climate footprint of its 'own operations', and has it accomplished an overall absolute climate footprint reduction compared to the result of the previous reporting year?

• Didriksons has disclosed the annual absolute climate footprint of its operations and achieved a reduction in its overall absolute climate footprint compared to the previous reporting year. As a member of STICA, the brand is committed to transparent climate reporting and continuous improvement in its environmental impact.

Is at least 50% of the electricity used by the brand generated from renewable resources, such as wind or solar energy?

• Didriksons ensures that at least 50% of their electricity comes from renewable sources, with 83% of their energy derived from renewables such as wind and solar. This commitment underscores their dedication to reducing their environmental impact and supporting sustainable energy practices.

Didrikson's history, values and sustainability

Founded in 1913 in Grundsund, Sweden, Didriksons started as a small family business creating durable oil garments for local fishermen. Over the years, the brand has grown significantly, combining its rich heritage with modern technology to produce high-quality outdoor wear designed to withstand the toughest conditions.

Today, Didriksons is committed to sustainability and ethical practices. They focus on designing long-lasting products using recycled and eco-friendly materials, such as solution-dyed fabrics and recycled padding. Their responsible manufacturing practices extend to eliminating harmful chemicals and ensuring fair labor conditions.

Didriksons also actively supports environmental and social initiatives, including partnerships with organizations like Sportfiskarna and Forshaga Akademien. With a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, Didriksons integrates its core values of durability, functionality, and environmental stewardship into every aspect of its operations, leading the way in creating sustainable and high-performance outdoor clothing.

Didrikson, it’s factories or fabrics have also met the criteria for these certifications:

• STICA Didriksons are working together with The Scandinavian Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA) to reduce the impact of the textile industry on global
• Kemikaliegruppen Didriksons are part of Kemikaliegruppen (The Chemicals Group), which exists to disseminate the latest information on chemical and environment-related issues to its member companies.
• Didriksons is a member of the following organisations focusing on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles: Re_Fashion and Stichting UPV Textiel. The aim of these organisations is to upscale the circularity of post-consumer textile waste.
• GOTS-certified cotton