The Saari hand towel, designed by Aoi Yoshizawa for Lapuan Kankurit, features a delicate, two-tone pattern that takes your thoughts to the seaside and archipelago – "saari" is Finnish for island. The towel is made of 100% linen and woven in Finland at the own weaving mill of Lapuan Kankurit.
Saari hand towel, white - blue
Lapuan Kankurit
Description
The Saari hand towel, designed by Aoi Yoshizawa for Lapuan Kankurit, features a delicate, two-tone pattern that takes your thoughts to the seaside and archipelago – "saari" is Finnish for island. The towel is made of 100% linen and woven in Finland at the own weaving mill of Lapuan Kankurit.
Product details (5)
- Material
- 100% washed European "Masters of Linen" linen
- Colour
- White, blue
- Length
- 70 cm
- Width
- 48 cm
- Care instructions
- Machine wash in 60°C
- Product ID
Designer
Aoi Yoshizawa is a textile designer and weaver, born in Tokio and currently based in Helsinki, where she graduated as Master of Arts from the Aalto University. Yoshizawa specializes in material, colour and surface design, and finds her inspiration from the elements of daily environments. Her fields of interest include fashion and interior design as well as art-directing, and she has worked with brands such as Tiger of Sweden, Vimma and Lapuan Kankurit.
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Sustainability
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Working conditions & labour 9/9
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Equal opportunities for all employees -
Commitment to UN Global Compact, fair compensation for all employees
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Corporate responsibility requirements defined and communicated for suppliers
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Systematic work for improved inclusion and well-being in the workplace
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Transparent supply chain
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Suppliers' compliance to a code of conduct ensured
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Direct suppliers audited and certified
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Compliance to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights ensured in the supply chain
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Support for community involvement in the supply chain
Eco-friendly production 9/9
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Fair and resource-wise water-use in production
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No incineration or landfilling of returned items
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No use of endangered species as materials
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No direct environmental emissions or waste (excl. GHGs) from production
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The sustainability of direct suppliers' production is addressed and monitored
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Production and material sourcing that respect biodiversity, animal rights, and natural ecosystems
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Material-efficient and ecological packaging
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Positive impact on nature’s well-being through operations that regenerate natural ecosystems
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No potentially harmful chemicals used in own production
Climate impact 6/8
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Company's direct greenhouse gas emissions identified and commitment to reduction
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Product's carbon impact identified and commitment to reduction
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Guidance on energy- and eco-efficient use of the product
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Contribution to climate initiatives beyond the brand’s direct operations
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Carbon footprint of the product calculated and goals set to reduce it
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100 % renewable energy in own production and operations
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Low-carbon or compensated transportation
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Carbon neutral or carbon negative product
Sustainable materials 6/6
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Sustainable and long-lasting material choices
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No harmful or hazardous substances
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Responsible raw material sourcing and production
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Materials suited for circularity: monomaterials, recyclable finishings, renewable or recycled contents etc.
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Ecological materials: natural, biodegradable, recyclable or recycled contents
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Outstanding materials in terms of innovativeness, responsibility, sustainability and circularity: local production or sourcing, 100 % recycled content, C2C-certification etc.
Circular design 5/5
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High aesthetic quality promoting long-term use of the product
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Technically durable product design and material choices
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Design for enduring life-long quality
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Design and support for product maintenance, repair and upgradability
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Innovative circular design solutions: circular service system, resale platform, remanufacturing, collection of used products, etc.
