RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
Materials
We only work with materials of natural origin and that come from Europe. We carefully select our materials based on a single principle: minimizing their ecological footprint. So, our approach is to choose materials that use as little natural resources as possible and whose processes of cultivation and transformation do not use toxic products.
Our favorite fabric?
Tencel, an innovative fabric recognized as one of the most sustainable both for its cultivation and for its transformation process. And because it’s softer to the touch than cotton and consumes up to 20 times less water than cotton, it has been selected as an alternative to cotton. Now, we’ve become fans of this material and have developed expertise in using it (more than 80% of our collections are made of it).
Dyes
We only use so-called “low-impact dyes”, which do not contain heavy metals, corrosive agents or other toxic products. They require much less water, less rinsing and work at lower temperatures (30°C vs. 100°C for traditional dyes). These dyes also have a better absorption rate: on average 80% of the dye remains on the fabric compared to 50% for traditional dyes. All this helps to reduce water consumption and wastewater.
Suppliers
We select our suppliers according to a common ethic: as demanding and competent as they are aware of the social and environmental responsibility incumbent on them. They focus on responsible use of resources (recycling, waste minimization, alternative energy sources, etc.) and on the respect and well-being of their employees.
RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS
Our Tencel® and Lenzing Modal® designs cannot be GOTS certified because the label does not consider them as organic materials, although the manufacturing process is extremely sustainable and the fiber is sourced from sustainably managed forest plantations. The dyes used to dye them have the Oeko-Tex 100 certification, a worldwide recognized label for harmful substances. It is synonymous with high product safety. An OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified textile has been checked at every stage of processing: raw materials, yarns, dyes. This label guarantees that it does not contain any chemicals that are harmful to health or the environment.
AN ECO-DESIGN APPROACH
For us, the durability of a product means doing the best at every stage of its life cycle, from its manufacture to its end of life, including its use. This is why:Â
- Our styles have been designed without zippers and only with buttons in natural European materials to avoid plastic.
- Our fabrics do not contain elastane or other mixed synthetic fiber, to avoid polluting our wastewater through our washing machines.
- Our garments are mono-material to allow maximum and effective recycling.
You think we’re doing a bit much? On the contrary, it allows us to push our creativity even further and find a form of freedom within limits.
FRENCH MANUFACTURE
Our clothes are made by people who are passionate about their profession and irreproachable regarding quality. We have forged strong ties with them and attach great importance to the quality of life of those involved in the production of our products. It is essential that each one works in conditions true to our values, this is why we ensure for all our partners a salary corresponding to their talent and working conditions favorable to creation.
Thus, 80% of our items are made by Laurie and Nath, in their workshop in Marcollin, near Lyon. 10% of our models, our wool sweaters, are made in Roanne. The remaining 10% are made in our new workshop in Lisbon. For each workshop, a genuine collaboration is established to carefully choose, according to their skills and know-how, the most relevant models to create.
In addition to reducing our carbon footprint, less transportation allows us to conduct ongoing quality control and permanently communicate with our artisans. And to further control our carbon footprint, our clothes are only delivered in Europe.
ABSOLUTE TRANSPARENCY
As a committed brand, it’s our job to inform our community about our approach and our challenges. We share everything with you! Our creations will have no secrets for you, from the origin of the raw materials to each step in the manufacturing process, and even the real cost of them.
Traceability of materials is another subject that is key for us. This is why we work with partners who guarantee the traceability of the products they supply us, involving a minimum number of intermediaries, so that the different manufacturing stages (spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing…) are done in the same place. In addition to reducing the carbon footprint, it allows us to know who is doing what and, therefore, to trace our materials.
In order to be completely transparent with you, you can have access to all the information related to the origin and sustainability of our materials by scanning the QR code that is found on each product page of our e-shop and on the labels of the clothes.
A RESPONSIBLE SOURCING
Materials
We only work with materials of natural origin and that come from Europe. We carefully select our materials based on a single principle: minimizing their ecological footprint. So, our approach is to choose materials that use as little natural resources as possible and whose processes of cultivation and transformation do not use toxic products.
Our favorite fabric?
Tencel, an innovative fabric recognized as one of the most sustainable both for its cultivation and for its transformation process. And because it’s softer to the touch than cotton and consumes up to 20 times less water than cotton, it has been selected as an alternative to cotton. Now, we’ve become fans of this material and have developed expertise in using it (more than 80% of our collections are made of it).
Dyes
We only use so-called “low-impact dyes”, which do not contain heavy metals, corrosive agents or other toxic products. They require much less water, less rinsing and work at lower temperatures (30°C vs. 100°C for traditional dyes). These dyes also have a better absorption rate: on average 80% of the dye remains on the fabric compared to 50% for traditional dyes. All this helps to reduce water consumption and wastewater.
Suppliers
We select our suppliers according to a common ethic: as demanding and competent as they are aware of the social and environmental responsibility incumbent on them. They focus on responsible use of resources (recycling, waste minimization, alternative energy sources, etc.) and on the respect and well-being of their employees.
RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONSÂ
Our Tencel® and Lenzing Modal® designs cannot be GOTS certified because the label does not consider them as organic materials, although the manufacturing process is extremely sustainable and the fiber is sourced from sustainably managed forest plantations. The dyes used to dye them have the Oeko-Tex 100 certification, a worldwide recognized label for harmful substances. It is synonymous with high product safety. An OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certified textile has been checked at every stage of processing: raw materials, yarns, dyes. This label guarantees that it does not contain any chemicals that are harmful to health or the environment.
AN ECO-DESIGN APPROACH
For us, the durability of a product means doing the best at every stage of its life cycle, from its manufacture to its end of life, including its use. This is why:Â
- Our styles have been designed without zippers and only with buttons in natural European materials to avoid plastic.
- Our fabrics do not contain elastane or other mixed synthetic fiber, to avoid polluting our wastewater through our washing machines.
- Our garments are mono-material to allow maximum and effective recycling.
You think we’re doing a bit much? On the contrary, it allows us to push our creativity even further and find a form of freedom within limits.
FRENCH MANUFACTURE
Our clothes are made by people who are passionate about their profession and irreproachable regarding quality. We have forged strong ties with them and attach great importance to the quality of life of those involved in the production of our products. It is essential that each one works in conditions true to our values, this is why we ensure for all our partners a salary corresponding to their talent and working conditions favorable to creation.
Thus, 80% of our items are made by Laurie and Nath, in their workshop in Marcollin, near Lyon. 10% of our models, our wool sweaters, are made in Roanne. The remaining 10% are made in our new workshop in Lisbon. For each workshop, a genuine collaboration is established to carefully choose, according to their skills and know-how, the most relevant models to create.
In addition to reducing our carbon footprint, less transportation allows us to conduct ongoing quality control and permanently communicate with our artisans. And to further control our carbon footprint, our clothes are only delivered in Europe.
ABSOLUTE TRANSPARENCY
As a committed brand, it’s our job to inform our community about our approach and our challenges. We share everything with you! Our creations will have no secrets for you, from the origin of the raw materials to each step in the manufacturing process, and even the real cost of them.
Traceability of materials is another subject that is key for us. This is why we work with partners who guarantee the traceability of the products they supply us, involving a minimum number of intermediaries, so that the different manufacturing stages (spinning, weaving/knitting, dyeing…) are done in the same place. In addition to reducing the carbon footprint, it allows us to know who is doing what and, therefore, to trace our materials.
In order to be completely transparent with you, you can have access to all the information related to the origin and sustainability of our materials by scanning the QR code that is found on each product page of our e-shop and on the labels of the clothes.