CHASIN’ is a modern performance jeanswear brand, driven by quality and innovation. We develop high-quality products that combine authenticity, technology, and activity.
We are constantly exploring new ways to make our products more durable and long-lasting, through technical innovation, advanced design solutions, and improved materials that enhance both performance and wearability.
We carefully select our Business Partners and maintain ongoing communication to improve garment quality and ensure legal compliance. Our supplier manual outlines our quality standards. In addition, we test materials and garments for fabric properties and chemical regulations. We regularly perform quality checks on incoming items and address any issues with our Business Partners.
At our headquarters, we conduct washing, shrinkage, and color fastness tests on new fabrics and incoming items, discussing any problems with our partners to ensure top quality.
Restricted Substances List (RSL)
We ensure the safety of our clothing for both people and the environment by managing the chemicals used in production. To address this, we adopted a Restricted Substances List (RSL) in 2016, which sets limits on harmful chemicals in our products. Our Business Partners must comply with these standards.
We update our RSL annually to meet European regulations, including REACH. Our latest RSL (version 7.0 published in 2024) exceeds legal requirements, reflecting our commitment to higher safety standards.
Our CSR and product development teams use a risk assessment approach to select and test parts of our collection for RSL compliance. Independent testing agencies examine the selected products before shipping to Rotterdam. If a product fails, the Business Partner must submit a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) within 48 hours. We also conduct random tests on bulk shipments upon arrival at our warehouse.
Materials
Responsible Sourcing of Materials
CHASIN’ is committed to ensuring that the raw materials in its products are sourced responsibly, avoiding origins and practices that violate our JOG Group Animal Welfare & Preferred Sustainable Materials principles. We also avoid materials from regions with serious human rights violations or those that negatively impact the environment or worker health. We expect our Business Partners to respect and implement these sourcing decisions throughout their supply chains.
All our Business Partners must adhere to the following material restrictions for CHASIN’ products:
- No use of cotton grown in Turkmenistan, Syria, or Xinjiang (China).
- No use of fur, down, merino from mulesed sheep, or angora fibers (angora rabbit hair).
- No use of exotic animal skins (e.g., snake, alligator, crocodile, lizard, and ostrich).
- No use of animal materials derived from species threatened or endangered under CITES or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- No use of plant-based materials derived from species threatened or endangered under CITES or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Material Matrix
Modint, the Textile Branch Association, has developed the Modint Fibre Matrix (MFM), a practical tool guiding designers, buyers, and decision-makers in making sustainable material choices. The MFM rates fibers based on a circular model. Our material selection process begins with our Design Teams, who explore suitable alternatives. We have set internal material goals for the next five years to drive significant progress in our sustainable sourcing journey. At CHASIN’, we focus on making the "better choice" whenever possible and are actively working to phase out conventional materials.
Many of the products available in our stores now feature “better or best” materials, showing our commitment to responsible choices. These materials and processes include recycled materials, Better Cotton and/or are treated with a less impact wash treatment.
Our Take on Recycled materials
The use of GRS-certified recycled cotton and polyester is a powerful step toward a circular future. By choosing these materials, we give waste a new life, reduce the demand for virgin resources, and lower the environmental footprint of our products.
GRS (Global Recycled Standard) ensures that the recycled material meets strict environmental standards and ethical production processes, allowing us to contribute not only to a circular economy but also to improved working conditions. Together, we make conscious choices that benefit both the planet and people.
As from 2024, our business partners are GRS/RCS-certified.
Animal Welfare
Our Code of Conduct includes a dedicated “Animal Welfare & Preferred Sustainable materials” appendix. All CHASIN’ products must be made without harm or cruelty to animals at any stage of production. We believe in treating animals with care, respect, and dignity, adhering to the five freedoms set by the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC):
These five freedoms are:
1. Freedom from hunger and thirst.
2. Freedom from discomfort.
3. Freedom from pain, injury, and illness.
4. Freedom from fear and distress.
5. Freedom to express normal behavior.
Denim
The denim industry is a very polluting and water intensive process. With every collection we try to do better by reducing our impact.