Actually consumers demand more ethical, sustainable, and responsible products, NATIVA™ Certification emerges as a leading standard that reshapes how wool is produced and consumed.
This certification ensures full traceability from farm to brand, guaranteeing animal welfare, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
What is NATIVA™ Certification?
NATIVA™ Certification is a protocol developed by Chargeurs Luxury Materials, the global leader in luxury combed wool, ensuring responsible practices throughout the entire natural fiber supply chain. Through strict audits and controls, NATIVA™ certifies the ethical origin and quality of every fiber, from sheep farming to finished garments.
Pillars of NATIVA™ Certification
Animal Welfare
NATIVA™ enforces high animal welfare standards in every certified farm. Each farmer follows a management plan that covers:
- Proper feeding
- Breeding practices
- Animal behavior evaluation
- Stress-free shearing
- Strict prohibition of mulesing
Land and Environmental Management
The certification promotes sustainable land use. Farms must protect soil quality, avoid environmental degradation, and minimize ecological footprint. Industrial facilities also must reduce or eliminate their environmental impact.
Corporate Social Responsibility
True sustainability must include people. NATIVA™ ensures the socio-economic well-being of farmers and workers along the value chain. As a UN Global Compact member, NATIVA™ adheres to principles of human rights, decent labor, environmental protection, and anti-corruption.
The Origin of NATIVA™
A Brand with History
NATIVA™ was launched by Chargeurs Luxury Materials to meet the growing demand for sustainability in the textile industry. With more than 150 years of industrial heritage, Chargeurs has evolved from shipping and banking into a major global player in high-performance sectors.
Direct Connection to Farmers
Unlike impersonal certifications, NATIVA™ is based on human relationships. The team works closely with each farm, tailoring action plans and visiting regularly to ensure compliance with the highest standards.
The NATIVA™ Manifesto
Passion
Our farmers dedicate their lives to sheep raising—often a family legacy passed down through generations. This passion is reflected in every fiber.
Awareness
Doing things right is core to NATIVA™. Long-term relationships with producers and partners show integrity in action.
Transparency
NATIVA™ guarantees full end-to-end traceability, allowing brands to offer fully verified, ethical products.
Global Reach, Local Action
With local teams across the globe, NATIVA™ understands the unique realities of each producing community.
Innovation
By combining cutting-edge technology with the age-old fiber of wool, NATIVA™ brings sustainable solutions without sacrificing quality.
Natural Excellence
With over 50 years of high-tech development, NATIVA™ brings out the best in nature. Every strand reflects a pursuit of perfection.
NATIVA™ Certification Process
1. Preliminary Assessment
An initial evaluation of products, processes, raw materials, and suppliers ensures NATIVA™ standards are met from the outset.
2. On-Site Inspection
Audits verify compliance at farms, mills, or production sites, ensuring product integrity and full traceability.
3. Certificate Issuance
After verification, a certificate of compliance is granted, validating responsible practices across the supply chain.
4. Ongoing Monitoring
Certification is not a one-time event. NATIVA™ conducts annual inspections and regular audits to uphold high standards.
Why Choose NATIVA™?
Choosing NATIVA™ Certified products means choosing quality, ethics and sustainability. For Essentials Stock Service, it represents a mark of trust and commitment to its consumers. For our end customers, it is a guarantee that the yarn they use is made with respect for the planet and people.
