Authentico® by Schneider Group
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Traceability and authenticity in the wool world
Authentico® by Schneider Group is a brand representing the complete, transparent, verified, traceable, ethical and high-quality wool supply chain, following garments from beginning to end. It aims to be recognised as the global brand that enables the fashion industry, together with end consumers, to choose new levels of premium quality by incorporating fully traceable and responsible wool, in accordance with a carefully structured approach that verifies, traces and labels sourcing and production processes throughout the supply chain. Authentico® is based on Schneider Group’s global certified network.
To reach these objectives, Schneider Group has created Authentico®, a simple, reliable verification system providing criteria and guidelines to all partners in the supply chain. It includes Authentico® Integrity Scheme, which sets out best practice for farmers to implement at farm level. Wool is sourced from carefully selected and highly committed farmers who apply existing best practice. Authentico® Brand Guidelines have been established for other partners in the supply chain (from spinners, weavers and knitters to garment manufacturers, brands and retailers), which include precise criteria set out by Schneider Group to ensure alignment with the Authentico® brand’s values. Schneider Group also incorporates the pioneering traceability platform TextileGenesis™ within its Authentico® Verification System, to digitally trace all incoming and outgoing wool.
Authentico® by Schneider Group has three production facilities around the world: Pettinatura Verrone, the Italian facility at Schneider Group headquarters, Fuhrmann in Argentina and Mediterranean Wool Industries in Egypt. Authentico® Brand Manager Debora Tricarico adds: “Schneider Group’s strategic decision to appoint an Authentico® Brand Manager from a luxury conglomerate is closely linked to the need to coordinate the broad and complex ecosystem surrounding the sustainable wool business, which is essential to satisfy brands and retailers seeking to rely on ethical, traceable and high-quality wool products. Authentico® encapsulates Schneider Group’s extensive experience, passion and expertise in the wool sector, as well as its sustainability, quality and performance values.”
