Factories

 


Designed with love and slow-made with care in Europe, COSSAC is committed to slow fashion.

At COSSAC, we are committed to the principles of slow fashion, creating timeless pieces with sustainability and ethical practices at the forefront. Our clothing is designed with love and meticulously crafted in Europe, where we prioritize the well-being of both people and the planet.

We exclusively partner with family-run and GOTS-certified factories in Portugal, where we’ve cultivated strong relationships over the years. This ensures transparency, reduces transportation costs and carbon footprint, and allows us to closely monitor production processes. Our factories uphold certifications that guarantee environmental responsibility and respect for human rights.

To maintain high standards, we personally visit our partners at least twice per season. This ensures our ethical practices are upheld, fostering long-lasting connections and an open dialogue with those who bring our collections to life.

  • Knitwear Factory

    Location: Penafiel, Porto, Portugal

    Year founded: 1998

    Family owned: Yes

    Any certifications: GOTS certified

    Salary: Each position has a different salary; all above legal Portuguese living wage

    Overtime paid: Yes

    Team size: 12 people

    Working hours & days: Confection works 5 days a week from 08:00 to 12:30 – 13:30 to 17:10; Knitting Department 6 days a week from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    Day breaks: Lunch break and morning break

    Vacation days: 22 working days

    Any salary bonus: Yes

    Recycling programmes: the company has almost no waste. Everything is recycled or resold and the normal garbage is separated & recycled

  • Jersey Factory

    Location: Carreira, Porto, Portugal

    Year founded: 2018

    Family owned: Yes

    Salary: 850€

    Overtime paid: Yes; 4.5€ per extra hour

    Team size: 4 people (3 women, 1 man)

    Working hours & days: 8 hours per day; 5 days per week

    Day breaks: 90 mins

    Vacation days: 22 days

    Salary bonus: ½ salary in August ½ salary December

  • Woven Factory

     Location: Guimaraes, Porto, Portugal

    Year founded: 2014

    Family owned: Yes

    Salary: 820€

    Team size: 12 people

    Working hours & days: 8 hours per day; 5 days per week

    Day breaks: 10min morning / 1.30H – lunch / 10min afternoon

    Vacation days: 21 days

    Electricity/energy saving:  30% eg. Solar power

    Recycling programmes: Yes