In addition to environmental responsibility, social responsibility is also a top priority at Affenzahn, which is why Affenzahn is also a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. The Dutch non-profit organisation aims to improve working conditions in the textile industry. For several years now, Affenzahn has been honoured with the highest award, the so-called "Fair Wear Leader" status.

Affenzahn is a proud system partner of bluesign® and thus a pioneer in resource-conserving and sustainable production. That’s why we use bluesign®-certified fabrics so that we don't put an unnecessary strain on the environment. The bluesign® label stands for the use of materials without harmful chemicals.

During impregnation, Affenzahn only uses PFC-free impregnation so that we keep the environmental impact as low as possible. Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated materials are often used in the textile industry, but they are not degradable and therefore not good for the environment.

Most Affenzahn bags are partly made from recycled PET bottles, while others are made of ECONYL® (recycled nylon from fishing nets and carpet remnants). The use of recycled materials ensures waste reduction and achieves significant savings of water, oil & CO2.

We are a member of the Leather Working Group. This means that we make sure to use leather from responsible production for our shoes. The Leather Working Group audits leather manufacturers according to strict standards. Topics such as water consumption, energy consumption, chemical management and wastewater management are reviewed.