To ensure you and your family can begin each day with ease and vibrancy, we prioritize responsible production processes, stringent safety standards, innovative functionalities, and appealing design across our entire range.

Many of Ernsting’s family products feature seals, labels, and information detailing their quality. Here, you can learn what these symbols signify.

We back the Cotton Made in Africa initiative, which focuses on improving working and living conditions for small farmers and workers in ginning plants. This initiative emphasizes ecological, social, and sustainable principles.We source CmiA-verified cotton and use the red CmiA label in exchange for a licensing fee. The income from these licenses is reinvested by Cotton Made in Africa into projects across sub-Saharan Africa.

Fairtrade is dedicated to enhancing the working and living conditions of small farmers and workers in producing countries. The Fairtrade seal represents rigorous social and environmental standards. We are proud to be part of the Fairtrade network through our products made from Fairtrade-certified cotton, supporting cotton farmers with stable incomes, support programs, and local community projects. By prioritizing eco-friendly cultivation practices, we also contribute to environmental protection.

The Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) ensures accurate documentation of the amount of recycled material in a product and allows for traceability throughout the production process. Depending on the level of recycled content, products are labeled with either the RCS Blended logo (for a minimum of 5% recycled material) or the RCS 100 logo (for a minimum of 95% recycled material). Unlike the Global Recycle Standard (GRS), the RCS does not impose requirements on chemical additives.

LENZING™ EcoVero™ fibers are sustainably produced viscose fibers from Lenzing, supplied to us by our partners. These fibers are made from certified wood sources through an environmentally responsible manufacturing process that adheres to stringent environmental standards. They feature low-emission technology, excellent water treatment quality, and highly efficient recovery of process chemicals.

The initiative enhances the living conditions of the geese from which our down is sourced. The standard ensures that the down used is from transparent supply chains and is collected without cruelty. All our clothing items containing down bear the RDS seal of the Responsible Down Standard.

The quality of a product isn’t always immediately apparent, as chemicals in the fabric are not visible to the naked eye. This is why the OEKO-TEX® seal serves as a trustworthy assurance of rigorous testing for harmful substances throughout all stages of textile production, going well beyond legal requirements. Products bearing this seal adhere to these stringent standards to ensure excellent skin compatibility and comfort for you and your loved ones.

The CE marking signifies that a manufacturer confirms to European authorities that their product meets the relevant European product safety directives. CE stands for Communautés Européennes (European Community in German) and is commonly used for toys and electronic devices. Products lacking the CE marking cannot be sold within the EU market.

For our items to effectively reduce emissions and prevent resource waste, they must remain attractive and durable for our customers over time. Our textiles are designed to resist bleeding, fading, and shrinking, ensuring long-lasting wear. This commitment is reflected in our customer complaint rate of less than 0.5 percent.  

In addition to external chemical testing conducted by reputable institutes such as Bureau Veritas, SGS, Intertek, or  Rheinland, our quality control teams conduct random, detailed tests on each product during production and prior to each shipment. Products that fail these tests are promptly removed from our range. Testing for toys and jewelry is managed by specialized external providers. Our quality control team collaborates closely with the quality development department. The testing process that an item undergoes, such as a jacket, is illustrated here.