Sustainability and Innovation
We believe what happens tomorrow is determined by what we do today.
We are proudly a company with 100% production manufactured in Portugal.
Our commitment to transparency and reliability throughout the entire production chain of A. Ferreira & Filhos, SA guarantees environmentally and socially responsible production.
Certifications
A constant bet of our company in promoting sustainable and socially conscious textile activity.
Certification according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®️ for women and men outwear articles, throws and accessories for men and women. (Based on starting materials already STANDARD 100 pre-certified).
Certification according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®️ for knitwear articles, blankets and accessories for babies and children. (Based on starting materials already STANDARD 100 pre-certified).
Certification according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®️ for knitwear articles, blankets and accessories for babies and children. (Based on starting materials already STANDARD 100 pre-certified).
Certified in accordance with the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for home textiles, women's clothing, men's clothing and baby clothing.
Certificate of the Environmental Management System - NP EN ISO 14001:2015. Implemented in the design, development, knitting on straight looms, production of clothing for babies, children and adults, and production of home textiles. Commercialization of clothing and footwear, meets the requirements of the standard.
Certificate of the Quality Management System - NP EN ISO 9001:2015. Implemented in the design, development, knit manufactoring on flat knitting machnies, assembly line for babies, children and adults clothing and for home textiles.
AFF is a Global Recycled Standard certified company. Only products which are covered by a valid Transaction Certificate are GRS certified.
Certificate of the Research, Development and Innovation Management System - NP 4457:2007. Implemented in the research, development and innovation of technical textile apparel and textile products for application in architecture and engineering.
Management System Certification. AFF considers its Quality Management System to be an important strategic development enhancer.
We are part of COTEC's Innovative SME network. This distinction was awarded in view of the results of the innovation meters submitted through the Innovation Scoring.
We are SEDEX members. Audited (SMETA) on responsible supply chain activities, including labor rights, health and safety, environment and business ethics.
RD&I
Research, Development and Innovation
Aferfi invests in technological development, value creation and product innovation, contributing to the growth of the technological know-how of the Portuguese Textile industry.
Sustainability and Innovation in action
The company aims to create, develop, and materialize innovative products with high added value, combining performance and design with sustainability, comfort, and social and environmental responsibility, following some work already done in these areas and aligned with the best practices in the industry.
A Ferreira e Filhos, committed to innovation and sustainability, is pleased to introduce its latest groundbreaking project: Archknit.
The R&DI department of A. Ferreira e Filhos e proud to show its latest product related to E-Textiles.
Management Policy
- Quality, Research, Development and Innovation and Social Responsibility Management Policy. See Policy (only in portuguese).
