Sustainability & Modern Slavery

 

We strive to be fully transparent about the ESG impact of our products. We work with our partners and experts to help drive transparency and support animal welfare, responsible sourcing and the circular economy, promoting a culture of responsible consumption throughout our value chain.

 

Shipments & Delivery

We now offer Carbon Neutral shipping-see here for our commitment. We no longer use plastic delivery bags which have been replaced with recyclable delivery boxes. Currently, close to 40% of the swing tags we use are made with recycled paper. Our clothing boxes (frequently used in store) are Eco friendly and the manufacturer is FSC certified.

 

Fabrics & Production

Where possible, we also use recycled polyester for our apparel. A large portion of our printed buttons are made using natural raw materials as opposed to buttons produced using synthesized chemical elements. Our development process is done with sustainability in Mind. Reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable and ethical materials. Our core apparel supplier produces fully certified sustainable products.

 

Human Rights & Slave Labor 

Most importantly, respect for human rights and labor rights is fundamental to our production. Therefore, we only work with reputable factories that can prove they adhere to our values in terms of minimizing damage to the environment and strictly adhering to labor laws. We understand concerns relating to modern day slavery in the fashion industry and this is unfortunately rife within fast fashion. We are far from being a fast fashion company and work with three major apparel and head wear suppliers in addition to another two manufacturers that are responsible for producing our packaging. All five suppliers have been inspected and certified by the local government. Our garment suppliers have been certified by the world recognized organisation Amfori that has fully inspected our garment suppliers in order to confirm their adherence to ethical practices within the work premises. This means that workers receive adequate pay, are not overworked, are given regular breaks and that the environment complies with all health and safety regulations. Furthermore, we have personally visited the factories of all our suppliers in order to witness first hand how our products are manufactured. 

We are constantly looking for ways to improve our practices and reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining an affordable price point for the community we serve. We understand there is always room for improvement in this regard and welcome any ideas or suggestions.