Nestled in the Bavarian town of Hersbruck in Germany, Création Gross GmbH & Co. KG has been shaping men’s fashion ever since 1925. Today, with 240 employees and their two hallmark brands CARL GROSS and CG – CLUB of GENTS the company prides itself with exceptional tailoring, quality craftsmanship and modern design while harmonizing these principles with sustainability and social responsibility. Amid the fast-paced changes in the fashion industry and ever-growing demands by industries to produce faster and quicker, Création Gross has chosen to anchor its future in something deeper: sustainability and quality. In 2021, the company took a major step by becoming GOTS-certified, reaffirming its commitment to fair production and ecological integrity.
The decision to acquire GOTS certification wasn’t just for the reason of having a label on the tags of their products. It was a strategic decision to deepen their ethical values and boost transparency for their customers. “We chose to pursue GOTS certification because it offers us the best way to ensure that the high proportion of natural materials used in our products is reliably and verifiably sourced from organic origins. In our GOTS-certified products, we primarily use wool, linen, and cotton. In addition, the social standards required by the GOTS framework provide us with an extra layer of security within our value chain,” explains a company spokesperson. Since certification, GOTS has become a vital symbol of their sustainability efforts, pushing the company to revamp internal processes and strengthen supplier relationships. It’s no longer about simply making garments, but about crafting trust and accountability across the entire value chain of each textile.
The company’s dual brands embody this transformation. CARL GROSS offers modern tailoring steeped in classic elegance, while CG – CLUB of GENTS infuses craftsmanship with freedom and strength into modernity and urban flair. Both have embraced GOTS principles, proving that high-end fashion and sustainable sourcing coexist. Or as their spokesperson says: “Fashion that looks great, feels amazing, and fits perfectly”. The brand proves that it is possible to deliver exceptional quality without compromising on personal values. This dual commitment to aesthetics and ethics resonates with today’s conscious consumers and sets a powerful example within the industry.
The impact of GOTS runs deeper than operations: it’s cultural. Sustainability is now a shared mindset within Création Gross. Employees are more aware of the environmental and social ripple effects of their work. Suppliers are held to higher standards, and customers are increasingly confident in the integrity of the products. They are particularly pleased how the GOTS framework elevates due diligence efforts: “The Standard’s strong focus on social criteria helps us identify risks, take preventive action, and continuously improve transparency and accountability in our operations.
It helps us identify risks earlier and act responsibly,” says one executive. While the company is still monitoring data to quantify results, the qualitative impact is already profound.
As Création Gross approaches its second century, its path is clear: elevate sustainability without sacrificing style. The company plans to further embed due diligence into its operations and ensure safe, responsible working conditions throughout its value chain. GOTS will continue to reinforce and underline these efforts, offering a robust framework for continuous improvement. For a company that has already mastered the art of tailoring, it is now shaping a legacy of responsibility!
