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    Matarae Station: a never-ending quest for sustainable innovation

    Each month Reda takes you on a journey to meet the main characters behind the outstanding Merino wool with which we make our fabrics; they will share their tales of the passion and dedication they channel every day to help create superior fabrics that are good to the environment.

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    Our journey

    1993

    In 1993, with foresight, Reda decided to buy his first farm in New Zealand, Otamatapaio, then Rugged Ridges Station and Glenrock Station, arriving today at more than 30,000 sheep. This has enabled us to become part of the world of agriculture and Merino sheep farming, gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques required to produce the highest quality wool.

    Our journey

    2004

    Reda certified its environmental management system, obtaining ISO 14001 certification for the first time as well as EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme, no longer in use), with the aim of pursuing the continuous improvement of its environmental performance.
    Download the certificate and Our Environmental Policy

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    2007

    Reda obtained certification for its occupational health and safety management system, initially in compliance with the BS OHSAS 18001 standard and subsequently updated to ISO 45001, establishing an organizational model aimed at protecting and improving health and safety conditions in the workplace.
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    2009

    In 2009 an agreement was reached between Reda and the Merino New Zealand Company for the acquisition of raw materials exclusively from farms that possess the ZQ certification, also known as "Ethical Wool". This accreditation combines the natural performance of fiber with a program designed to ensure respect for the environment, economic development and social responsibility, combined with animal welfare.

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    2018

    The life cycle assessment of one square metre of Reda fabric made of 100% wool is carried out using the environmental product declaration in order to calculate its environmental performance, considering the impact from the farm to the finished product.

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    2019

    4sustainability® is an innovative implementation framework that guarantees the sustainability performance of the luxury and fashion supply chain. In 2019, Reda began the process of implementing the CHEM 4sustainability® protocol for the gradual elimination of toxic and harmful chemicals to human health and the environment. The process involves controlling the entire production cycle through a unique management system aligned with the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) program. Our e-report: 4SUSTAINABILITY E-REPORT_Successori Reda - 4sustainability

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    2020

    Reda reaffirmed its commitment to the environment and to people by becoming a B Corp. The “B Corporation Certification” is a mark licensed by B Lab, a private non-profit organization, to companies that have successfully completed the B Impact Assessment (BIA) and therefore meet B Lab’s requirements in terms of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. Please note that B Lab is not a conformity assessment body pursuant to Regulation (EU) No. 765/2008, nor is it a national, European, or international standardization body pursuant to Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012. The BIA criteria are distinct and independent from harmonized standards resulting from ISO standards or other standardization bodies and are not ratified by national or European public institutions. Also in 2020, Reda obtained certification for the first time under RWS and GRS, two voluntary standards developed by Textile Exchange. RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) ensures that wool comes from responsibly managed farms in accordance with specific criteria for animal welfare and reduced environmental impact. It also guarantees traceability throughout the entire value chain. GRS (Global Recycled Standard) verifies recycled materials and ensures their traceability from sourcing to the finished product. It includes strict social, environmental, and chemical requirements.

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    2022

    Reda has taken a further formal step by becoming a Benefit Corporation (Società Benefit) and amending its Articles of Association to include common benefit objectives alongside the pursuit of profit. As a Benefit Corporation, Reda is committed to integrating into its business model a series of commitments concerning supply chain management, people, and the local community, taking responsibility for transparently reporting on the results achieved and areas for improvement.

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    2023

    Reda obtained European Flax® certification, a recognized standard that guarantees the traceability of flax fiber grown in Europe (France, Belgium, and the Netherlands). The certification ensures that the fiber comes from crops grown without artificial irrigation and free from GMOs, in compliance with the requirements of the standard. European Flax® certification also attests to the traceability of the fiber throughout the supply chain, from field to finished product.
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    Sustainability and the Local Community

    Reda integrates environmental and social considerations into its production processes and community-related activities. The company has implemented environmental and occupational health and safety management systems certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, measuring its impacts and committing to reducing them year after year.

    To learn more, please consult our Sustainability Report

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    Traceability and transparency

    In Reda, all phases of the manufacturing process are carefully monitored in order to offer a high quality fabric while guaranteeing maximum transparency to the client.

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    From fleece to finished product

    From a meticulous selection of raw materials to the delicate processing of the wool, every single step is the result of a manufacturing process that is carefully supervised and Made in Italy

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