Product quality and safety

For the Moncler Group, quality, in a holistic sense, has always been, and will continue to be, a priority. From the early stages of design and selection of raw materials, compliance with applicable laws and corporate quality standards is absolute priorities for the Group. The quality of the down, nylon and cotton, as well as the other raw materials used to produce both Brands’ garments, is combined with ongoing research and experimentation to achieve an excellent final product. To achieve these standards, the Group is committed to select its suppliers and submits the raw materials to strict sampling plans that include checks of composition, potentially hazardous chemicals used and physical and mechanical characteristics, essential to achieve the expected technical performance.

Partners are contractually bound to comply with the instructions contained in the Compliance Specifications containing the main compliance requirements of both Brands for their suppliers and sub-suppliers, including dye houses, laundries and embroideries.
The Specifications are updated periodically, taking into account international regulations and voluntary parameters and commitments made by Moncler and Stone Island. It includes the Group’s Product Restricted Substances List (PRSL) and Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) and, for Moncler, the Manual of Performances for performance and physical-mechanical requirements. In particular, the MRSL and the PRSL define both the substances that suppliers and sub-suppliers must monitor at various production phases and in the products/materials, as well as the related reference parameters to be respected in order to prevent and/or mitigate the risk of potential issues related to the products, materials and processes, and to provide the basis for a proper production methodology and root-cause analysis.
The MRSL and PRSL regulate over 350 chemicals and apply to all levels of the supply chain involved in the production of materials and products.
The Group’s MRSL has been defined considering key industry standards (e.g. Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals – ZDHC, to which Stone Island has adhered since 2019) and includes further insights and specific requirements.
The PRSL was developed with the support and verification of consultants and testing and certification companies, considering the requirements of major industry standards (including the American Apparel and Footwear Association – AAFA and the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana), certification schemes of independent bodies, and taking into account the specific characteristics of the products of both Brands. The Document lists the names of the relevant chemicals and formulations, the CAS (Chemical Abstract Service) registry number, the analysis methods and detection limits to be used, along with the reference parameters to be complied with.
In addition, Moncler and Stone Island require their suppliers to adopt rigorous practices for handling, storing, transporting and disposing of chemicals. Such practices aim to prevent pollution caused by accidental spills, leaks or improper discharges.
Suppliers are required to ensure that products and services provided comply with the legal requirements or, if stricter, with the Group’s requirements, and, in case of issues, to investigate the causes and to apply the appropriate corrective actions, always in compliance with the applicable regulations in the specific country/State of selling¹. Both Brands monitor compliance with the requirements based on a sampling procedure that defines the samples to be tested, the frequency and the tests to be performed by the Group and the suppliers. Testing activities, carried out seasonally, begin with the materials research phase and continue through the prototyping, sampling and production phases. The samples and substances to be tested are selected taking into account the type of materials (fabrics, leather, etc.) used, the formulations used in the production process (e.g. dyes, finishing agents, etc.), the availability of documentation, the frequency and quantities used in the supply chain, etc.

Tests on components, water, chemical formulations and finished products are conducted through ISO 17025 accredited third-party testing laboratories and are commissioned by both the suppliers and the Group.

Raw materials such as accessories (e.g. buttons, zippers, etc.) present on the garments can be subjected to further sampling in order to assess their technical compatibility with the fabrics and with the recommended maintenance, for example resistance during washing; as for fabrics, physical and mechanical properties can be tested, such as changes in size during washing, pilling, colour fastness, seam sliding, tear resistance, water repellency, etc. To support these activities, a new laboratory was inaugurated at the new Moncler Headquarters in Milan in September 2025, in addition to the one operating in Trebaseleghe (Padua), with the aim of further expanding the operational capacity to assess the performance of new materials and treatments according to the Group’s standards, monitor the continuity of performance of established materials and support the development of research projects. 

At Stone Island, special attention is paid to the garment dyeing process, and production accessories and fabrics are subjected to in-depth preliminary tests including compatibility with the treatment and the presence of impurities and other components that could result in anomalies in the dyeing phase in order to implement changes and optimisations to the process where necessary.

Suppliers are required to verify that what is provided complies with the legal requirements or, if more restrictive, with those of the Group and, in the event of problems, to investigate the causes, applying the appropriate corrective actions, always in compliance with the regulations applicable in the specific country/State where the products are sold. The Group constantly monitors evolution of the applicable regulations and adapts its standards accordingly. For example, regarding emerging regulations on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the Moncler Group operates in compliance with the applicable regulations of the specific country/State in which it sells its products.

In terms of technical quality in the product manufacturing process, the experts at both Moncler and Stone Island’s quality management division during the supplier selection phase carefully examine whether the partner has adequate skills and technologies to enable the production of garments in line with the required standards, and that can ensure consistent and uniform quality levels. These experts then monitor the progress of the garments during the production process and compliance with the product quality standards on a regular basis. Before entering the manufacturing process, each model undergoes several fittings to verify the attention to every detail, alignment with design and pattern specifications, and ensure maximum comfort and fit. 

Lastly, all Moncler and Stone Island products undergo a final quality inspection before being placed on the market. These controls, through a structured process subject to a protocol, thoroughly check and ensure the aesthetics, characteristics, size, labelling and functionality of each of the two Brands’ garments. Since 2023, the department responsible for managing the quality of Moncler brand products has obtained certification of its Quality Management System, in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard, ensuring constant improvement within the Company in the satisfaction of clients and suppliers. Finally, in this last phase, the Group implements and verifies the effectiveness of a complex anti-counterfeiting protocol using cutting-edge technology.