Since it was founded, in 1985, Maison Bompard has committed itself to the creation of eco-responsible knits. Fibres processed with the utmost respect, a major social commitment to its partners: the brand’s ethics are present both in its creations and in the everyday work of its employees. Four decades ago, this was a pioneering approach. We reinforce it through our commitment to the ever-more virtuous manufacturing of cashmere clothing.
Pure and durable lines
A turtleneck pullover, a fitted cardigan, a polo shirt, an ultra-thin crew neck... These iconic Bompard garments make our DNA, that guarantees a timeless elegance in perfect harmony with the superiority of the material. Bompard is the creator of the ultrafine, real second skin pullovers in 100% cashmere or blends with cotton and silk. The ultrafine is the very expression of our know-how. Its shaping is long and delicate: the material is carded, ironed, combed and then knitted very slowly and meticulously for a magnificent result that combines softness, finesse and density. A real technical feat.
The traceability of our collections
Each Bompard garment comes from the hair of the Capra Hisca goat, which lives on the high plateaus of Inner Mongolia. The fibre is collected and processed there, then transformed without waste by our partner workshops. By favouring short circuit production, we are helping to preserve a whole way of life and ancestral know-how.
A pioneering approach
As proof of its commitment, Maison Bompard has always worked exclusively with partners who have achieved the following certifications:
THE FIRST FRENCH COMPANY TO BE AWARDED THE OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN LABEL
In autumn 2020, Maison Bompard became the first French ready-to-wear company to market products certified OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN.
This label guarantees that its creations are made from materials that are not harmful to health in factories that are environmentally friendly and in socially responsible working conditions.
EX® STANDARD 100 (CQ 1145/1) CERTIFICATION
Obviously, fashion must under no circumstances take precedence over health, almost 94% of Bompard textiles are certified OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. This label guarantees the absence of substances that may harm or irritate the skin, such as azo dyes, formaldehyde, cadmium, nickel and many other chemical products.
THE GOOD CACHEMIRE STANDARD® (GCS)®
The standard ensures the welfare of the cashmere goats, protects the environment and improves the working conditions of the farm workers. Independent audits are in place to guarantee the reliability of the standard. The standard was developed in close cooperation with animal welfare specialists and industry experts.
If you would like to find out all there is to know about cashmere and find out which type of cashmere you should choose for your wardrobe, please read our 100% cashmere guide.
The ethics of the Bompard style
To Maison Bompard, it is important to establish long-term partnerships with its suppliers and its breeder networks. Our perfect mastery of the production chain enables us to guarantee total traceability: from the rearing of herds of goats to the selling of our French cashmere clothing in stores designed to put our creations on display. Beyond this, our repair and upcycling services give clothing a new lease of life.
Concrete actions: the "Long Life" service
Because our cashemere is made to last forever, timeless pieces intended to be passed on through generations, Bompard has been a pioneer of sustainability since its creation. To reaffirm these commitments, in February 2022 we launched “Long Life”, a unique repair and cleaning service for your old Bompard pullovers, available in all our stores. Once appraised, the knits are sent to our workshop in Paris, which works to give them a new life.
Our other commitments
Maison Bompard would like to take further steps still to reduce the environmental impact of the clothing it produces. In parallel, we seek to optimise our social impact, in particular the impact on our employees and partners.