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CSR
Corporate Social Responsibility
Responsibility Out of Conviction
Our family has been guarding 
the quality of sleep since 1854 
and is constantly setting new 
standards in sleeping comfort. 
Particularly, our generation has a 
responsibility towards people and 
the environment. That’s why we 
are continuously and intensively 
working on new and innovative 
products with sustainable, healthy 
properties that are based on 
natural and resource-conserving 
raw materials.
Owner and CEO
Fifth Generation
Climate change and limited resources 
worldwide are the biggest challenges 
facing humanity both now and in the 
future. Saving energy, recycling, and 
eliminating waste on the basis of a modern 
circular economy play an important role in 
climate protection. 
With its sustainability strategy, Paradies 
has dedicated itself to climate neutrality, 
the conservation of natural resources 
through recycling, and energy-efficient 
production, all of which have already been 
implemented as operational measures.
We are proud of the level of 
sustainability that we have achieved 
with our products and our production 
site in Germany. In addition, we are 
convinced that we will continue to 
take a step in the right direction 
every day in the future, true to our 
philosophy:
To create durable values, where the 
priority is on uncompromising quality 
and a high level of responsibility for 
people and the environment, rather 
than short-term trends. We want 
to and will remain your brand with 
heart in the future. Thank you for 
your trust and sleep well.
Creating Lasting Values and a High Level of 
Responsibility for People and the Environment
Klaus D. Kremers
Our values 
since 1854

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RESPONSIBILITY TO SOCIETY
Made in Germany 
We Secure Jobs in Germany
Maybe it all started with a bad night’s 
sleep. It may have also just been a keen 
sense for a basic human need – to sleep 
well – that Gertrude and Wilhelm Kremers 
recognized in 1854. They founded a 
wadding and quilt factory in the village of 
Vluyn. To this day, craftsmanship remains 
a guarantee of high-quality products.
The story of Kremers Paradies bedding 
is defined by numerous pioneering 
achievements. 
The 
popular 
blankets 
were initially filled with torn and cleaned 
textiles or cotton. This was soon followed 
by the development of the first duvet 
filled with sheep’s wool. Not long after, 
they impressed their customers with the 
first industrially manufactured duvet.
This led to a long success story, which 
took the company to the top in the 
truest sense of the word: in 1953 the Willy 
Merkl memorial expedition, led by Karl 
Herrligkoffer, was the first to ascend the 
Nanga Parbat (Himalayas) from the north 
side. Included in the gear to survive the 
freezing cold were sleeping bags from the 
Lower Rhine, filled with the predecessors 
of the current textile fibers. 
As John Lennon and Yoko Ono were 
demonstrating for world peace in a bed in 
1969, the fourth generation of
Kremers 
was 
ensuring 
paradisiacal 
conditions in German bedrooms: with the 
invention of the first washable quilts, filled 
with textile fibers.
We’re at home on the Lower Rhine, and 
have been for many generations. The 
heart of our company beats in the tranquil 
town of Neukirchen-Vluyn – here, where 
the horizon is wide and the air is clear.
The Lower Rhine is characterized by a 
pragmatic and hardworking breed of 
people. Down-to-earth, always candid, 
and with strong leg muscles, because 
the bicycle is the transport of choice in 
these parts. Agriculture and horticulture 
dominate the picture in this rich cultural 
landscape. Broad fields intermingle with 
lush meadows. The numerous cows 
peacefully lift their noses towards the 
breeze, while old creeks provide a quiet 
refuge for flora and fauna. Migrating birds 
are popular guests.
A region with its qualities, and people that 
preserve and nurture their environment 
and allow it to prosper with an awareness 
of these qualities. For us, it is our obvious 
home – it is where most of our employees 
live, in peace, and always with a view to 
the next generation.
Every day we do our best to distinguish 
between good and excellent raw materials 
– and to use only the best materials for 
Paradies bedding. We allow ourselves 
the claim that we produce impressive 
bedding without compromise. 
This claim is backed up by the latest test 
methods and extensive guidelines. While 
our cutting-edge machines can do a lot, 
there’s one thing they cannot do: replace 
our employees. Their trained eye, attention 
to detail, and skilled craftsmanship make 
the difference between any old duvet 
and a high-quality Paradies product for 
restorative sleep.
We’ve been producing bedding for 
healthy and restorative sleep in our 
hometown, Neukirchen-Vluyn, since 
1854. The health and technical skills of 
our employees are our most valuable 
asset.

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Ecologically 
Sound 
Lighting
Thermal Insulation
Heating System
Ökoprofit Company
Bedding 
that 
fulfills 
our 
sustainability standards must be 
produced in a way that is eco-
friendly 
and 
environmentally 
conscious and conserves resources 
and energy.
Switch to energy-saving LED 
lighting 
in 
production 
and 
administration.
Roofs renovated in production. 
Heat retention and optimization 
of the natural lighting. 
Modernization of the heating 
system 
to 
increase 
energy 
efficiency and eliminate heat 
loss in pipe systems.
Designated Ökoprofit Company! 
No exhaust, noise, wastewater – efficient use of electricity and 
heat – recycling of residual materials.
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A wise forest owner does not 
chop more wood than they can 
regrow. This protects their business 
and ensures that they operate 
sustainably in the best sense of 
the word. We also make sure that 
we do not saw off the branch on 
which we all sit. All of the things 
we do as a company are based 
on 
the 
fundamental 
principle 
of 
sustainability. 
Therefore, 
we 
also adhere to these standards 
when it comes to the actual 
production process itself. We use 
natural resources and renewable 
or recyclable raw materials in our 
products wherever possible, which 
means we source 100% of our 
electricity from solar energy and 
are a certified Ökoprofit company. 
Our production has long been 
climate-neutral and free of harmful 
substances, with the most efficient 
use of power and heat possible and 
recycling of residual materials. But 
sustainable behavior is not limited 
to our company. As part of society, 
we also take responsibility in this 
respect: 
we 
support 
numerous 
aid projects with donations and 
activities. We do a lot of things 
right, but not everything is perfect 
yet. For example, we have so far 
not been able to use “organic” 
components for all of our bedding. 
This is because we have not yet 
been able to achieve a consistently 
high 
quality 
in 
line 
with 
our 
standards. But we are working on it.  
With a clear conscience.
Do more than just talk, take responsibility
What Paradies
Does for the Environment  
Milestones in Our Sustainability Philosophy

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Reducing Waste Since 1990
The Co2 climate certification 
from Noventiz provides proof 
of the positive effects that 
our packaging and recycling 
methods are having on the 
environment, 
energy 
usage, 
and resource usage. Paradies 
recycles 
approximately 
100 
metric 
tons 
of 
packaging 
material through the Noventiz 
company and has thus reduced 
CO2 emissions by approximately 
130 metric tons per year.
Energy and Use of Residual Materials
Green Energy Since 2010
Paradies 
GmbH 
obtains 
its 
electricity 
from 
100% 
renewable 
energy 
sources 
(solar energy), without CO2 
emissions and without nuclear 
power, as demonstrated by 
the ENNI Energie & Umwelt 
Niederrhein certificate.
are creating a strategy for sustainable 
development on a global scale. This 
strategy is being developed on the basis 
of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable 
Development in an effort to implement 
the Global Sustainability Goals (SDGs) on 
a municipal level. Strategy planning also 
takes the German Sustainability Strategy 
(DNHS) into account. 
Thanks to its participation, our hometown, 
Neukirchen-Vluyn, is one of the first 
municipalities to implement the 2030 
Agenda on a municipal level and develop 
a sustainability strategy based on it.
committee 
and 
actively 
contributes 
to 
planning 
with 
its 
experience 
in 
sustainability.
Through 
the 
“Global 
Nachhaltige 
Kommune 
NRW” 
project, 
15 
municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia 
It’s especially important to us as a 
company 
that 
thinks 
and 
operates 
sustainably to support our location and 
hometown, 
Neukirchen-Vluyn, 
with 
sustainable development. Paradies GmbH 
is a member of the project’s steering 
MUTUAL SUPPORT
Member of the 
Steering Committee

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Responsibility
for sustainable
economy
Responsibility
for the nature 
Responsibility
for the society
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Since 2016, Paradies has been a 
member of the Bundesdeutschen 
Arbeitskreis für Umweltbewusstes 
Management—B.A.U.M [German 
federal 
working 
group 
for 
environmentally 
conscious 
management]. Paradies supports 
B.A.U.M.’s 
numerous 
projects 
both ideologically and financially, 
and has pledged to embrace 
environmentally 
conscious 
management. 
There are more than 500 companies 
in the B.A.U.M. network, including 
Paradies GmbH, the only bedding 
manufacturer. All of the member 
companies 
are 
committed 
to 
assuming 
responsibility 
for 
the 
future of our planet.
Bundesdeutscher  
Arbeitskreis für umweltbewusstes  
Management 
Paradies Has Been a Member Since 2016 
Responsibility
for the future
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Responsibility to
transparency
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since 2016
PARADIES IS COMMITTED TO THE GLOBAL 
CLIMATE
Thinking, Helping, and Contributing
Everyone should be concerned with achieving climate neutrality and reducing CO2 
emissions, as the increase in greenhouse gases affects climate change all over the 
world. From a global perspective, much can be done in this respect. Paradies has been 
working for years to reduce its own CO2 emissions and is committed to carbon offset 
projects worldwide. We currently offset our annual CO2 emissions of 600 metric tons, but 
are always working on additional opportunities for reduction. Paradies is proud to have 
received the “climate-neutral” certificate for its efforts.
Climate protection 
project: CO2-offset 
Improved water 
infrastructure
This climate protection 
project in sub-Saharan 
Africa (Malawi, Uganda, 
Rwanda, Eritrea) helps 
people in rural areas to 
access 
clean 
drinking 
water. It takes care of 
repairing broken wells, 
digging new ones, and 
installing manual water 
pumps. The project has 
led to improved living 
conditions 
in 
many 
aspects.
Climate protection 
project: CO2-offset 
Reforestation 
This climate protection 
project in Kenya enables 
small 
farms 
to 
plant 
trees on their land if they 
can guarantee that the 
majority of their land 
continues to be used for 
agricultural 
purposes. 
The 
farmers 
receive 
annual 
payments 
to 
plant and take care of the 
trees. There are currently 
63000 participants in the 
project; over 8 million 
trees have been planted.
Climate protection 
project: CO2-offset 
Protection of 
biodiversity
This climate protection 
project 
in 
Indonesia 
helps 
to 
protect 
and 
conserve 47000 hectares 
of 
reforested 
swamp 
land. 
This 
provides 
particular protection to 
the Bornean orangutan, a 
species native to the land 
and facing extinction. The 
project 
conserves 
and 
protects the ecosystem 
by 
building 
physical 
barriers, 
developing 
infrastructure, 
putting 
anti forest fire measures 
in place, and educating 
and training the local 
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RESPONSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
We Care for Future 
Generations
The Paradies planting team
The Paradies corporate philosophy 
promotes
a responsible approach to people, 
resources, and the environment. 
Numerous activities are a testament 
to the fact that Paradies not only 
talks, but also takes action.
People and the environment have 
received their fair share of attention 
in recent years. Paradies was involved 
in a reforestation project in 2012 and, 
with its “Tree Planting Initiative,” 
played an active role in breaking 
down CO2. 
The employees rolled up their sleeves 
and planted around 5,000 trees in 
the town of Jünkerath in the Eifel 
region.
People were the focus in 2013 and 
2015, particularly little ones. The “Zwei 
Herzen für eine gute Sache” (Two 
Hearts for a Good Cause) campaign 
helped collect many donations for 
the “Ein Herz für Kinder” (A Heart for 
Children) association and implement 
helpful projects.
The children of a day care center 
were thrilled to receive an urgently 
needed jungle gym and said thank 
you with a group photo at Paradies.
Commitment to the 
environment and the next 
generation. We need to care 
for those who cannot take 
care of themselves.
TREE PLANTING 
INITIATIVE
Working together to plant 
the “Paradies Forest” and 
actively break down CO².
A HEART FOR 
CHILDREN
Paradies donates to 
children’s aid projects all 
over the world.
A HEART FOR 
CHILDREN
Once again, Paradies 
donates to children’s aid 
projects all over the world.
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Emergency Aid
Paradies primarily supports charitable 
causes for those who cannot protect 
themselves: children. Every year, we 
choose organizations in need of urgent 
assistance and do what we can to ensure 
healthy sleep for these children.
In 2017, we donated mattresses and cuddly 
pillows to Friedensdorf Rua Hiroshima 
in Oberhausen, which houses children 
from all over the world who have been 
wounded in war, and provides them with 
physical and emotional care. In addition, 
we’ve been donating bedding to various 
children’s hospices throughout Europe for 
20 years.
We also try to provide assistance even 
before the child is born and donate 
funds to aid organizations for expectant 
mothers. Single mothers in need thus 
receive the help they so desperately 
need during pregnancy and in cases of 
unplanned pregnancy. 
Sensible Use of Returns
Rather than disposing of returns, we 
assess the goods and, if necessary, clean 
them. The cleaned products are then 
donated to the local pastor, who organizes 
distribution to those in need.
Reduction in CO2 – Paradies 
Avoids Empty Runs 
Our warehouse and delivery logistics 
always ensures that each and every 
shipment package is completely full. 
When it comes to runs with our own 
fleet of vehicles, guidelines clearly call for 
empty spaces and runs to be avoided,
which allows us to minimize the number 
of deliveries and actively reduce CO2 
emissions.
Long-Standing Supplier 
Relationships 
We make every effort to enter into a 
long-lasting partnership with all of our 
suppliers, focusing on the values of 
openness, trust, fairness, and reliability. In 
return, we provide our partners with the 
assurance that we will pay on time and 
not apply unnecessary conditions. We 
visit each other on a regular basis, which 
further consolidates these relationships.
Innovation and Sustainability 
Committee 
We’re always on the lookout for sustainable 
innovations and improvements for our 
company. 
We 
promote 
collaborative 
Healthy sleep is a matter of great 
importance to us. Shocked by the 
images of flooding in Germany in 
2013, our hearts went out to the 
victims. 
We promptly donated pillows and 
duvets to two heavily affected regions 
to ensure a little calm and relaxation 
in this difficult time.
Miscellaneous...
2013 - Flood Victims in Germany
Bedding donated to Japan after the 
devastation caused by the tsunami.
Paradies has maintained friendly 
business relationships with Japan for 
decades and supported its partners 
and friends in need.
2011 - Tsunami in Japan
exchange at Paradies – and there are no 
wrong ideas or suggestions. An Innovation 
and Sustainability Committee consisting 
of 
employees 
from 
operations 
and 
administration convenes once a month to 
discuss opportunities to implement the 
ideas submitted.
Employee Health 
The health of our employees is our most 
valuable asset. We organize health days 
at regular intervals and advise all of our 
employees with tips and tricks for their 
everyday work. It’s also important to us 
as a family business that our employees’ 
families are thriving, too. We’re available 
to provide support if any problems arise.
Relief Fund for Employees
Employees 
who 
find 
themselves 
in 
financial 
difficulty 
can 
turn 
to 
the 
management for uncomplicated support.
Home
Paradies maintains strong ties to its 
hometown and even helped finance 
construction shortly after the war.

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and provide a framework on which companies can base their individual policies. For its implementation in the global 
value chain, the code contains practical basic rules that small and medium-sized enterprises in particular can follow 
with their different business models and capacities.
The Code of Conduct is based on internationally recognized principles for protecting human and labor rights, as 
expressed in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the ILO’s core labor standards, the UN Guiding 
Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The code is also 
based on the objectives of relevant national initiatives such as the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, the National 
Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, and international agreements to protect the environment.
These international law agreements apply to countries rather than companies, and governments are responsible 
for enforcing them. Companies in the textile and fashion industry support the goal of respecting human rights and 
fulfilling labor, social, and environmental standards in economic value creation processes. Companies can do their part 
by aligning their operations with the principles outlined in these international law agreements – in the knowledge that 
this is a long-term process that requires constructive and pragmatic collaboration among government institutions,
social actors, and companies.
Excerpt from “Textile + Fashion – Sustainable with Every Fiber” Code of Conduct of the German textile and 
fashion industry
SUSTAINABLE WITH EVERY FIBER
Code of Conduct 
Principles
A basic understanding of socially responsible 
corporate governance
Respect for human rights
Labor rights and conditions
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Environmental protection
Consumer interests
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Paradies operates in accordance with the standards of the German textile and 
fashion industry
Animal and species protection
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Communication
Implementation and enforcement
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Companies in the German textile and fashion 
industry are committed to social responsibility, 
regardless of whether they conduct business in 
Germany, Europe, or other parts of the world. 
Driven by the responsible awareness of the 
social, environmental, and economic structure 
of the entire textile value chain, they respond 
to the challenges of an increasingly networked 
and global economy. To provide companies with 
the appropriate support, the Confederation of 
the German Textile and Fashion Industry and its 
member associations have developed this Code 
of Conduct.
The associations recommend using this Code of 
Conduct, which is available to all companies in 
the industry as a voluntary instrument and serves 
as a manual for socially responsible company 
activities. The primary function of the code is to 
reveal areas of responsibility in company activities

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To protect the environment and ensure 
the human-ecological safety of Paradies 
products, 
the 
materials 
supplied 
to 
Paradies must fulfill the specifications 
outlined in the Paradies conditions of 
purchase.
The materials and products supplied in 
accordance with the concluded contracts 
and orders comply with the laws, technical 
and general standards, and other technical 
regulations governing use such as the 
German Consumer Goods Ordinance 
(BedGgstV), the German Food and Feed 
Code (LFGB), the Chemicals Prohibition 
Ordinance 
(ChemVerbotsV), 
the 
euroLATEX ECO-Standard, the Hazardous 
Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV), the 
Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances 
(TRGS), STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, the 
Textile Labelling Act (TextilKennzG), the 
Packaging Ordinance (VerpackV), and EU 
directives (ECC, the German Equipment 
and Product Safety Act [GPSG], the 
REACH regulation, etc.).
Paradies always bases its material and 
product specifications on consumer-
oriented and environmental limit values. 
The limit values for harmful substances 
established by Paradies are also more 
stringent 
than 
conventional 
market 
standards. 
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX, Class 1
One of the standards that must be 
fulfilled is STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX. If 
no other more stringent limit values have 
been defined, the materials and products 
supplied to Paradies must also comply 
with the limit values of product class 1 
(babies and toddlers) of STANDARD 100 
by OEKO-TEX. 
REACH Regulation
No products and materials supplied 
to Paradies may contain any of the 
substances on the REACH regulation’s 
SVHC list (the current SVHC list is 
published on the European Chemicals 
Agency website at www.echa.europa.
com). 
 
First Delivery
Before any new specified material or 
product is delivered for the first time, 
Paradies must be provided with proof 
of compliance with the conditions of 
purchase. This can, for example, take the 
form of certificates and/or confirmations 
of material tests already conducted. The 
limit values identified and methods 
of measurement or analysis must be 
presented to Paradies.
Unless otherwise specified, the analysis 
methods for groups of harmful substances 
are 
defined 
by 
law, 
technical 
and 
general standards, and other technical 
regulations. Compliance with limit values 
must be confirmed by a specialized 
institute using suitable methods.
Routine Auditing
Companies are required to conduct 
analyses on a regular basis – at least 
once every twelve months – and provide 
Paradies with confirmation in the form of 
certificates, without being asked. 
A standardized production process and 
Careful Selection 
of Suppliers
suitable 
quality 
assurance 
measures 
must be used to ensure that the required 
limit values are observed at all times. If 
requested by Paradies, detailed analysis 
reports are to be submitted that verify 
compliance with the required limit values.
Based 
on 
the 
confirmations 
and 
certificates 
presented, 
Paradies 
will 
provide its customers with confirmation 
of 
limit 
value 
compliance. 
Paradies 
reserves the right to have its own random 
sampling and analysis conducted. 
Excerpt from “Paradies Conditions of 
Purchase” 
Conditions of Purchase
Paradies conditions of purchase 
related to established limit values 
for 
harmful 
substances 
ensure 
the human-ecological safety of 
Paradies products.

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Paradies Organic Cotton Tour 2019
Experiencing and 
supporting sustainability.
Sustainable growth with
organic fertiliser
Egypt
The first stop on the journey brought 
us to our suppliers in Egypt. In 1991, an 
initiative launched by cotton farmers 
here achieved a major success: “A ban 
on pesticides in cotton production.”
We had been considering the idea 
of visiting the cotton farmers in 
Egypt since the start of the year. As 
we already use a high proportion of 
organic cotton fabric in our products, 
we wanted to experience, feel and 
better understand what organic 
cotton really means.
The Indian cotton farmers have 
chosen to take an organic approach 
to farming. We support them in this 
decision by, to the greatest degree 
possible, purchasing only organic 
cotton from our suppliers. Currently, 
only around 1% of global cotton 
production can be classified as 
organic. As a consumer you can help 
boost this figure by actively choosing 
organic cotton.
Organic Cotton
For many, sustainability is a fad. We, 
however, have been committed to 
CO2-neutral production for years, 
which lowers the burden on the 
climate, as well as to the use of 
renewable 
and 
recyclable 
raw 
materials. We have also obtained 
our electricity from renewable 
energy sources for many years.
Ideally, we would use only organic 
raw 
materials 
that 
conserve 
resources as much as possible. At 
the same time, we of course have to 
meet our own very high standards. 
We are constantly working towards 
combining sustainability and the 
quality that Paradies is famous for.
Likewise, 
when 
it 
comes 
to 
choosing 
suppliers, 
we 
pay 
attention to both high quality 
and sustainability. We support 
them globally in their initiatives 
for 
environmentally-friendly 
production and healthy, socially 
fair employment conditions.
We regularly inspect the local 
standards 
and 
conditions 
to 
ensure they meet requirements. 
We want our customers to know 
that Paradies cares. This year, 
again, we visited our suppliers.
Fair-trade cotton production
with organic farming
India
Towards a “green” weaving mill
Pakistan
The textile industry is Pakistan’s 
most important economic sector, 
accounting for more than half of 
the country’s exports. We visited 
one of the country’s many hundreds 
of weaving mills – and it was a very 
special one, as the management are 
committed to making the company 
increasingly “green”.
The company wants to reduce its 
carbon footprint and produce in an 
increasingly 
sustainable 
manner. 
One important step involves a new 
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RESPONSIBLE USE OF RAW MATERIALS
Paradies is considered to be a 
pioneer in the development and 
production of organic bedding. 
In 1977, the company successfully 
launched 
its 
Paradies 
Biofill® 
natural fillings (textile fibers) and 
Paradies Biolana® (new sheep’s 
wool) with the motto “Natürlich 
Paradies” 
(Naturally 
Paradies). 
Paradies 
Biofill® 
was 
further 
developed into an innovative and 
eco-friendly textile fiber made from 
annually renewable raw materials – 
an absolute product innovation. 
And 
we’ve 
never 
gotten 
tired 
of continuously developing our 
organic fillings, with the ultimate 
aim 
of 
combining 
responsible 
behavior and sustainability with 
unrivalled sleeping comfort. 
Introduced in 2009, 
Paradies 
Fill® 
2.0 made from 
recycled PET material is yet another 
innovation resulting from many 
years of research in true Paradies 
brand quality and an example of a 
responsible approach to the future 
and environment. 
For more than 165 years, we’ve 
always been motivated to do more 
research and develop sustainable 
bedding and products for a more 
comfortable life. 
Paradies product research is always 
on the lookout for new ways to 
conserve resources and promote 
healthy sleep.
Paradies Looks to the Future 
Filling made from 
renewable, plant-
based raw materials
Upcycled filling 
made from recycled, 
clean PET material
Sustainable Fillings 
Since 1977 
Biofill
Fill 2.0
Hibea Bio with the natural Paradies Biofill® filling 
is a gift from Mother Nature – and the first duvet 
made from textile fibers created by people out of 
annually renewable raw materials. 
The raw material used to create this innovative 
textile fiber filling is recycled, high-quality PET. 
Following careful sorting and cleaning processes, 
the recycled material is finely shredded into flakes 
that are so pure that they can also be used for food 
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In addition to the criteria outlined in the Paradies conditions of purchase, 
down and feathers supplied to Paradies as a filling material must also 
fulfill the following requirements:
1. The down and feather filling materials used by Paradies GmbH are of 
European origin and are not plucked while the animal is still alive or 
sourced from animals used in the production of foie gras.
2. Animal welfare standards are stringently observed and compliance 
monitored, with medical care provided to the animals.
Animals 
are 
kept 
and 
slaughtered 
in 
accordance 
with 
the 
recommendations of the Standing Committee of the European 
Convention for the protection of animals kept for farming purposes as 
well as the animal welfare regulations of the country of origin.
3. Paradies GmbH only sources fully treated down and feather 
filling materials. The goods are washed, sterilized, and steamed at 
temperatures between 120 and 130°C for 30 minutes. The down and 
feather filling material supplied to Paradies GmbH is free of viruses. 
4. The down and feather filling material supplied to Paradies GmbH 
is a new product, and the composition labelling fulfills class I of the 
European EN 12934 standard.
5. The down and feather filling material supplied to Paradies GmbH 
fulfills the hygiene and purity requirements of the European EN 12935 
standard.
6. The more stringent SuperClean standard defined by Paradies 
GmbH, which enables a higher degree of purity due to additional 
cleaning processes, is also guaranteed. The result is thus a turbidity 
value of at least 500 mm (rather than the 300 mm of the EN standard) 
and an oxygen level of < 4.8 (rather than the < 20 of the EN standard).
Additional Requirements Related to Down 
and Feather Filling Material
Monitored Purchasing
Maximum Industry 
Standards
CLEAR DECLARATION OF THE DOWN AND FEATHER 
FILLING MATERIAL IN SALES/ON THE PACKAGING
We clearly distinguish between goose down and duck down on our product 
label in accordance with the EN 12934 standard. In contrast, the market 
often only lists down for products containing duck down. The quality of 
the down has more to do with animal welfare, feed, and the age of the 
animal than its origin. All of our down in the high-quality Paradies range is 
of European
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Paradies has stringently observed animal 
welfare standards and audited compliance 
for many years. In the early 90s, Paradies 
defined additional conditions of purchase 
for down and feathers, stipulating that 
down and feathers may not be plucked 
while the animal is still alive or sourced 
from animals used in the production of foie 
gras. In addition, our suppliers have always 
been required to strictly observe animal 
welfare standards and audit compliance.
The 
RDS 
certification 
(IDFL 
005816) 
additionally guarantees our customers 
documentation and full transparency 
of the supply chain with integrated 
traceability. 
After 
consultations 
with 
the 
VIER 
PFOTEN animal welfare organization 
in 
2017, 
we 
opted 
for 
this, 
the 
internationally most stringent standard. 
RDS-CERTIFIED DOWN AND FEATHERS
Full Transparency in Terms of Animal Welfare
Paradies Supplier Visit
Responsible Down Standard
The Most Reliable International Standard
Traceability to certified farms
Certified supply chain:
The certification comprises the entire supply chain, from the 
breeding, to the slaughter, all the way through to the production of 
finished products and their distribution.
Raised without force-feeding
RDS-certified poultry farming:
Force-feeding/gavage is prohibited. Furthermore, the RDS seal 
guarantees the adherence to animal welfare provisions based on the 
five freedoms of the animal.
No live plucking!
RDS-certified slaughterhouses:
Only animals which are slaughtered for the food industry are used. 
Live-plucking is prohibited.
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Washing, sorting, classification
RDS-certified processing:
Throughout the entire production process, there is no contact with 
non-RDS-certified products.
Production of down-filled and feather-filled bedding
RDS-certified manufacturers:
As a certified manufacturer, Paradies is committed to exclusively 
using RDS-certified down and feathers for their bedding.
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IDFL Laboratory and Institute
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Certificates
OUR OFFICE
CO² Climate Certificate 
(Residual Materials) Since 1990
The Noventiz company’s CO2 climate 
certificate offers proof of the positive 
environmental, 
energy, 
and 
resource 
effects 
of 
packaging 
disposal 
and 
recycling. A reduction of approximately 
130 metric tons of CO2 per year has been 
confirmed at Paradies.
B.A.U.M. Certificate Since 2016
Since 2016, Paradies has been a 
member of the Bundesdeutschen 
Arbeitskreis für Umweltbewusstes 
Management—B.A.U.M 
[German 
federal 
working 
group 
for 
environmentally 
conscious 
management]. 
Paradies 
supports 
B.A.U.M.’s numerous projects both 
ideologically and financially, and has 
pledged to embrace environmentally 
conscious management.
2006 Ökoprofit®
Company Certificate
As 
an 
EcoProfit 
company, 
Paradies 
is 
certifiably 
climate-neutral 
and 
resource-efficient, particularly thanks to 
measures in place in the areas of energy 
conservation, efficiency, and renewability.
Climate-Neutral 
Certificate Since 2016 
The CarbonNeutral® certification 
guarantees that Paradies offsets 
its annual CO2 emissions. We 
compensate our emissions 
through our support for climate 
protection projects.
Electricity Sourced 
from 100% Renewable 
Energy Since 2010
100% 
of 
Paradies 
GmbH’s 
electricity 
comes 
from 
renewable 
energy 
sources 
(solar 
energy) 
and 
is 
CO2 
emission-free as well as free 
from 
nuclear 
energy. 
This 
is guaranteed by the ENNI 
Energie & Umwelt Niederrhein 
certification.
Certified Paradies Quality - 
Responsibility to Humanity and 
the Environment
Fairtrade Since 2013
Paradies was certified as a Fairtrade 
company in 2013. By selling products 
with the Fairtrade seal, we’re going 
one step further to improve living 
and working conditions for cotton 
producers in developing countries.

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OEKO-TEX Certificate
All raw materials supplied to 
Paradies comply with the Oeko-
Tex®Standard 
100, 
product 
class 1 for baby products. The 
international 
OEKO-TEX® 
association is responsible for 
testing for harmful substances 
in accordance with STANDARD 
100 by OEKO-TEX®.
iTV Denkendorf 
Certificate
The 
certificate 
issued 
by 
Fördergemeinschaft 
Körperverträgliche Textilien e.V. 
confirms that all fabrics and 
coverings are clinically tested to 
ensure they’re kind to the skin 
and body.
Paradies is a founding member 
of the association.
The body and skin compatibility 
test is still not an industry 
standard, 
particularly 
in 
the 
bedding industry. 
RDS – Responsible Down Standard
For years, Paradies has strictly adhered to 
and 
monitored 
the 
standards 
of 
humane 
livestock farming. The RDS certification (IDFL 
005816) additionally guarantees our customers 
documentation and full transparency of the 
supply chain with integrated traceability. 
This also means that down and feathers supplied 
to Paradies GmbH are sourced from geese and 
ducks kept in strict accordance to animal welfare 
provisions and do not come from animals which 
have been live-plucked or force-fed (foie gras 
production). 
German Institute for Sustainability and Economy 2022
PARADIES has successfully passed a comprehensive sustainability audit in the 
areas Ecology, Economy and Social Competence, (product, service and quality of 
advice, economic future alignment, business management as well as ecological 
and social responsibility)
The certification process always consists of a general criteria questionnaire relating 
to the respective sector and a personal audit appointment at the company.
Sustainability certification is carried out according to internationally recognized 
principles such as ISO 26000 / GRI / CSR / 17 Goals SDGs / ESG / Compliance.
GRS Global Recycled
Standard - 2022
PARADIES has been inspected 
and assessed according to the
Global 
Recycled 
Standard 
(GRS).
The GRS is an international, 
voluntary, full product standard 
that sets requirements for third-
party certification of recycled 
content, chain of custody, social 
and environmental practices 
and chemical restrictions.
GOTS Global Organic Textile 
Standard - 2022
PARADIES has been audited and 
found to be in conformity with the
Global 
Organic 
Textile 
Standard 
(GOTS).
The Global Organic Textile Standard 
(GOTS) was developed to define 
requirements for organic textiles. 
From the harvesting of the raw 
materials, 
environmentally 
and 
socially responsible manufacturing 
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COMPANY DEVELOPMENT WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
A Timeline of Sustainable Decisions
Trademark registration Biofill®
Registration of the Biofill® trademark 
for products that promote healthy and 
restorative sleep.
1977
Renewable Biofill®
Biofill® developed into a filling made of 
renewable, plant-based raw materials. An 
absolute innovation in bedding fillings. 
Registration of the EU brand.
1999
Purity Conditions
Regulations of drinking water ordinance 
(purity) 
are 
introduced 
as 
standard 
for textiles. Introduction of Paradies 
purchasing conditions.
1990
Skin and Body Compatibility
Paradies is founding member of “iTV 
Denkendorf” for medical controls for skin 
and body compatibility at textiles. No 
standard in the bedding industry to this 
day!
2000
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
Introduction of STANDARD 100 by OEKO-
TEX (class 1, highest level of protection) 
for all raw materials used in Paradies 
products. 
1992
Paper from chlorine-free materials
All 
Paradies 
brochures 
and 
printed 
advertising materials are printed on 
chlorine-free, bleached paper. Another 
measure to protect the environment.
2003
Greentex® Organic Cotton
Paradies uses organic fabrics in selected 
products and registers the Greentex® 
brand for its certified organic cotton 
fabric. 
1995
SuperClean Standard
Introduction of SuperClean Standard at 
down- and feather fillings. A cleanliness 
standard that goes far beyond the 
industry standard.
2004
Upcycling Measures
Installation of an extraction unit for 
residual tissue. Useless residual materials 
are being processed to new products.
1998
CFC AND FORMALDEHYDE-FREE
Neck-Support-Pillows with CFC-free & 
formaldehyde-free foams
1986

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No optical whiteners
No optical whiteners used in any of 
the fabrics. Chemicals have no place in 
products used to promote healthy sleep. 
While competitors once laughed at 
Paradies, they now follow the same 
2006
Green Energy
All 
of 
the 
company’s 
electricity 
requirements are covered by renewable 
energies. No nuclear power is used.
2010
Ökoprofit® company
Paradies designated Ökoprofit® company.
No exhaust, noise, wastewater – efficient 
use of electricity and heat – recycling of 
residual materials.
Energy Savings in Heating
Modernization of the heating system in 
production and administration to save 
energy and eliminate heat loss in the pipe 
systems.
2010
Modernization of Production
Renovation of the production facilities 
with a focus on saving energy.
2007
Plant My Tree
Paradies is involved in a reforestation 
project 
for 
German 
forests 
(CO2 
breakdown) and, with its employees, 
plants 5,000 trees in the Eifel region. 
Creation of the Paradies Forest.
2012
A Brand for Health
Paradies is a founding member of the 
European initiative “AIM® charter on 
Brands for Health & Well-being.”
2008
Fairtrade®
Paradies 
is 
certified 
as 
a 
Fairtrade 
company and adds Fairtrade fabrics to its 
range.
2013
Fill® 2.0 upcycled filling
Launch of Paradies Fill® 2.0 made of 
recycled PET material. An example 
of a responsible approach to the 
environment. 
2009
2006
Roof Renovation in Production
Renovation of the roof structures to 
increase heat retention and optimize use 
of natural lighting. Energy savings.
2011

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LED Lighting
All of the lighting in administration and 
production switched to energy-saving 
LED lighting. 
Energy savings of approximately 75%.
2016
IDFL (Down and Feathers)
Having already acquired certification 
for its quality and cleanliness, Paradies 
now receives certification for the ethical 
procurement and traceability of raw 
materials from the IDFL institute for down 
and feather materials.
2017
Greentex® Now an EU Brand
Developed in 1995, the Paradies brand of 
organic cotton fabric is registered as an 
EU brand. In this way, we underline the 
importance of this raw material.
2016
RDS (Down and Feathers)
Paradies places its trust in the most 
reliable international protection standard:
traceability, 
stringent 
animal 
welfare 
regulations, 
humane 
treatment 
of 
animals, and no live plucking or feathers 
2018
B.A.U.M. Member
Paradies becomes a member of the 
Bundesdeutscher 
Arbeitskreis 
für 
Umweltbewusstes 
Management 
(B.A.U.M.) initiative. 
2016
Range Switched to Organic
Additional parts of the range switch to 
organic fabrics.
90% of the fabrics used in the range are 
already made from Paradies Greentex® 
organic cotton. 
2019
Climate-Neutral Certification
Paradies is certified as a climate-
neutral 
company 
and 
supports 
global aid projects dedicated to 
reducing CO2. 
2016
Nachhaltige Kommune NRW
We support our location and hometown, 
Neukirchen-Vluyn, 
in 
sustainable 
development as a member of the steering 
committee of the “Global Nachhaltige 
Kommune NRW” project.
2020
GRS (Recycled Standard)
The Global Recycled Standard ensures 
the traceability of recycled materials and 
certifies their composition. 
2022
SUSTAINABILITY & ECONOMY
PARADIES has successfully passed a 
comprehensive sustainability audit.
Areas: Ecology, Economy and Social 
Competence (product, service, quality 
of advice, economic future alignment, 
ecological and social responsibility)
2022

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GOTS (Organic Standard)
PARADIES has been audited and found to 
be in conformity with the Global Organic 
Textile Standard (GOTS) - worldwide 
leading textile processing standard for 
organic fibres, including ecological and 
social criteria.
2022

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