Our Materials: Traceable Cotton & Eco Viscose Explained

All our material choices are selected based on a lifecycle approach, with natural resource conservation and circularity as top priorities. We follow the Preferred Fibre and Material Matrix (PFMM)* as a benchmarking tool during our product development process to assess various sustainability certifications and initiatives and their impact on people and the planet.

*Tool developed by Gap Inc. in 2020 further developed by Textile Exchange

FABRICS

We do not use virgin fiber or components derived from petroleum. Any synthetics used (never for fabric) are either recycled or upcycled.

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Our Focus
Our Challenges

The choices we make throughout our  development and production processes are purposeful and aligned with the United Nation’s Global Sustainability Goals. Out of the UN's SDGs we focus in particular on  5 - Women participation,  8 - Economic empowerment, 12 - Responsible consumption and production and 15 - Protecting the environment. The goals are  integrated into our business eco system and directly influence all our business decisions.

Cotton - Clothing

Accounts for 18% of our range

It is a versatile, strong, breathable, natural, and renewable fiber.

Is traceable to the fiber source

Biodegradable under the right conditions of temperature, moisture, and microorganisms

Used as a mono fiber

Our supplier is based in Denizli, Turkey

Wool - Knitwear

A natural, breathable, and resilient fibre, used as a blend with organic cotton for our knitwear ranges.

Requires little washing and therefore is a saves energy and water.

We only use RWS wool that is non museled

Biodegaradbale under the right conditions of temperature, moisture and microorganisms

Used as a blend with cotton (70% Organic cotton 30% RWS Wool)

We never used virgin synthetic fibre in any of our products.

Zips + Threads

Our zip tapes are recycled and sourced from YKK and are certified by Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Our sewing threads are sourced from COATS, made from 100% recycled plastic waste and certified by Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

Mono fibre

Tagua Palm - Buttons

We exclusively use buttons sourced from the tagua palm in Ecuador's rainforests, eliminating the use of plastic buttons. The tagua nut is renewable, durable, and versatile and is derived from nuts that naturally fall off the tree, ensuring no harm to the tree's natural cycle through harvesting practices.

We occasionally use coloured buttons, which are dyed in small dye vats using eco dyes and are REACH and OEKO-TEX®100 compliant.

Biodegradable under the right conditions of temperature, moisture and temperature

Our button supplier is Courtney & Co, U.K

Interlining

Permess International. Netherlands supply all our interlinings

• Real or faux fur
• Exotic skins or hides
• Materials harvested from the sea e.g shells, coral, pearls, etc
• Angora
• Conventional Nylon Fabric
• Conventional Polyester Fabric
• Conventional Viscose Fabric
• Any synthetic fiber derivatives from petrochemicals
• Any fibres that are non-biodegradable
• Any dyes and treatments that release toxins into the environment and do not comply to REACH.
• PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
• Virgin Down and Feathers
• Buttons or surface decorations that cannot be recycled and are not from a renewable source e.g polypearl buttons, kimballs/barbs, plastic sequins, toggles, fasteners, etc
• Any other type of plastic
• Excessive packaging e.g non essential tissue or multiple layers of packaging
• Silica sachets in any of our packaging.
• Packaging board and clips (metal or plastic).
• Endangered Species listed on the CITES and IUCN (International Union for Conservation Red)