WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR PLANET, AND FOR EACH OTHER.
Sustainable garment and fabric making sits at the core of Ron Tomson's values, and we are proud to transparently share our sourcing processes. Read more about our ethically responsible sourcing efforts and the certification programs our garments go through.
HIGG INDEX
The Higg Facility Environmental Index is comprised by core set of tools that assess the environmental impacts of products such as water use, carbon emissions, and labor conditions. Ron Tomson only sources wool fabrics that are assessed by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.
ZDHC
Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals
is a group of leading footwear and textile brands, committed to working together to advance towards
zero discharge of hazardous chemicals.
All of Ron Tomson Italian velvet jackets and tuxedos are sourced from ZDHC member Italian mill Redaelli Velluti.BCI – Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Initiative is a global NGO and the largest cotton sustainability program in the world.
BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future. BCI aims to transform sustainable cotton production worldwide. Ron Tomson sources its cotton velvet from Redaelli, a member of the BCI community and compliant to the BCI code of practice.
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
RT merino wool suits
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Super 180S Wool And Silk Single Breasted Suit - Dark Green
16
€328,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Super 120S Merino Wool Single Breasted Suit - Jet Black
16
€328,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Super 120S Merino Wool Single Breasted Suit - Dark Petrol Blue
16
€328,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Super 120S Merino Wool Double Breasted Suit - Jet Black
26
€356,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Super 120S Merino Wool Single Breasted Suit - Parliament Blue
16
€328,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
Responsible Wool Standard (RWS)
The RWS is a voluntary global standard that addresses the welfare of sheep and of the land they graze on. The RWS provides verification of the practices that are happening at farm level, giving brands a clear solution that will allow them a confident, safe and responsible solution in their wool sourcing. Ron Tomson uses 100% responsible wool for all suits, tuxedos, and jackets.
GRS – Global Recycle Standard
Ron Tomson choses to contribute to the conservation and rational use of raw materials. We offers products made of 100% recycled fiber, GRS certified. The GRS is an international, voluntary, full product standard that sets requirements for third-party certification of recycled content, chain of custody,
social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 in Class 1 certified.
The STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is an independent and uniform international control and certification system for the textile industry.
The verification grants that the fabrics used are certified as both environmentally friendly produced and tested for the absence of harmful substances in the product.
The extensive and strict list of requirements, among others, include the absence of:
• azoic coloring agents, formaldehyde, cadmium, nickel, etc.
• chemicals hazardous to health
• environment polluting substances.
Ron Tomson cotton dress and formal shirts, wool suits and tuxedos are made from OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified fabrics.
100% RECYCLED FIBER
conservation and rational use of raw materials
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Zipper Closure Asymmetric Rebel Cardigan - Black White
6
€90,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Longline Hooded Cardigan - Black White
19
€84,95
5 in stock. same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
TRANSPARENT CLOTH MAKING
WHO DO WE SOURCE FROM?
RT + YKK
Standing for "Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha" YKK is a zipper manufacturer founded in 1934. YKK zippers are prized in the garment industry for their impressive construction and reliability. The company controls every part of the zipper manufacturing process, holds a Higg Facility Environmental Module score and the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100. Ron Tomson uses YKK zippers on Lather, general garments and footwear.
RT + VITALE BARBERIS CANONICO
Vitale Barberis Canonico is an Italian fabric mill established in 1663 located about 50 miles north of Turin in the northern Biella region. Amongst many other certifications the mill holds a RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD, GLOBAL RECYCLED STANDARD and a WOOLMARK. Ron Tomson super 110's suits and tuxedos feature fabrics by Vitale Barberis Canonico.
RT + REDAELLI VELLUTI
Redaelli Velluti is a family-run company on the shores of Lake Como, in Northern Italy’s Lombardy region it has a long, distinguished history of velvet in the European textile. All of Ron Tomson's Italian velvet jackets and tuxedos are sourced from ZDHC and BCI member Italian mill Redaelli Velluti.
RT + VIBRAM
Vibram S.P.A. is an Italian company based in Albizzate, Italy, that manufactures rubber outsoles for footwear. Vibram is registered with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) a European Union regulation. REACH addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment. Ron Tomson Neoprene Racers II are made with Vibram soles.
RT + MARGOM
With 100% Made in Italy production Margom SPA is among the leaders in the production of rubber soles and heels. Margom also offers sustainable products made using recycled rubber compounds coming from production discards. Ron Tomson's all leather court sneakers feature Margom rubber soles.
SUSTAINABLE LUXURY
RUBBER SOLES
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The King - Leather Skate Slip Ons - Neoprene And Leather Black
6
€234,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday
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Leather and Suede Court Sneakers - Black Black
2
€262,95
same day shipping from Los Angeles except Sunday