The Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare  

 
At Kvadrat, we are committed to creating high-quality textiles that not only look and feel great but also uphold our values of ethical and responsible production. That is why we are proud to use wool from sheep that are raised and kept in conditions that align with the Five Freedoms of animal welfare.  
 
The Five Freedoms were first proposed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in 1965 and have since become widely adopted as a framework for promoting animal welfare. The Five Freedoms are:  
 
  1. Freedom from hunger or thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour  
  2. Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area  
  3. Freedom from pain, injury or disease by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment  
  4. Freedom to express (most) normal behaviour by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal's own kind  
  5. Freedom from fear and distress by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering  
 
The wool we use must meet these standards. We work closely with our suppliers to ensure that the wool they use follows the Five Freedoms. Our business partners must follow our Code of Conduct, which includes the management of all significant potential and actual adverse impacts on animal welfare and compliance with all applicable animal welfare legislation.    
High-quality wool and animal welfare are intricately linked to each other and our corporate values and responsible approach to business. Therefore, we refuse to use wool from sheep that have been subjected to mulesing. We believe that by taking a firm stance against this practice, we are promoting a more ethical and sustainable wool industry.  
 
By choosing Kvadrat's woollen products, our clients can be assured that they are supporting a company that values animal welfare and is committed to creating high-quality, ethical products.   
 
The Five Freedoms of animal welfare are an essential framework for promoting the well-being of animals, and we believe that by adhering to them, we can make a positive impact on the world.