MATERIALS + CERTIFICATIONS

ECO CASHMERE

We purchase our luxurious and incredibly soft eco cashmere from suppliers that are are committed to upholding the highest quality standards while helping to reduce the stress on the environment.

Our eco cashmere is GRS certified to be 60% recycled + 40% virgin cashmere fiber. The Global Recycled Standard is a holistic and voluntary certification for products with recycled content. The desired effect of the GRS is to provide brands with a tool for more accurate labeling, to encourage innovation in the use of reclaimed materials, to establish transparency in the supply chain, and to provide better information to consumers. To find out more about the GRS please click here.

To ensure the quality of the product is exquisite, our suppliers have developed a precise, three-step recycling process: first, wool garments (post-consumer) and post-production waste are sorted for quality, color, and fiber contents; second, the material is re-sized to flock dimensions, then fibers can be mixed in specific proportions to determine colors; third, the material undergoes carding, spinning and all garmenting process as any other fiber would.

The result is an incredibly beautiful and soft yarn of the highest quality that has the same properties as premium cashmere, but with a much lower environmental impact.

VIRGIN CASHMERE

Our incredibly soft hand knitted cashmere pieces are made from 100% virgin cashmere yarn purchased from a 100+ year old mill with factories in Verrone and Mongrando, Italy. With a focus on luxury and exquisite
craftsmanship, our supplier manages the entire production cycle in-house, from premium raw cashmere fiber purchased directly from Mongolian goat herders to the finished yarn. Dyeing is entrusted to select local dye houses, ensuring quality and sustainability with the use of non-toxic and natural dyes. The result is a uniquely luxurious, limited-edition product that combines the ethos of made in Italy with the uniqueness of artisanal hand knitting in Transylvania, Romania.  

FSC CERTIFIED VISCOSE

Viscose is a semi-synthetic fiber, discovered in the late 1800’s.  For the past century, this incredibly versatile material also known in similar formulations as rayon, modal, bamboo, lyocell, etc has become ubiquitous in the fashion industry. Because of increased popularity, most cellulose yarns are produced via opaque supply chains with little accountability for natural habitats and people. To combat this, we exclusively work with Italian mills that produced Forest Stewardship Council certified Viscose
yarn in close loop facilities that must comply with REACH requirements for the use and disposal of chemicals.

The FSC runs a global forest certification system which demands that wood, paper, and other forest products are sourced from well-managed forests and/ or recycled materials. The certification covers forest management and tracing the wood through all stages of production and distribution.

REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals and is a European Union regulation focused on the safe use of chemicals and aims to minimize the risks posed by said chemicals to both human health and the environment.  

ORGANIC COTTON

Organic cotton is generally considered a more sustainable choice than conventional cotton due to its reduced environmental impact. It's grown without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and often uses
less water. This leads to benefits like cleaner waterways, healthier soil, and a lower carbon footprint. While not without its own resource use, it's a step towards a more eco-friendly and ethical textile industry. 

Our organic cotton is GOTS certified (Global Organic Textile Standard), which means the cotton has been grown and processed according to strict environmental and social standards throughout the entire supply chain. This includes using organically grown fibers (without GMOs, synthetic pesticides, or herbicides), managing chemicals responsibly, and ensuring ethical working conditions.

ETHICAL WOOL

All our extra fine merino wool is purchased from Italian mills that are RWS cerfied. The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) is a global certification that ensures wool is sourced ethically, with a focus on animal welfare, land management, and social responsibility. It verifies that sheep are treated humanely, land is managed sustainably, and workers are treated fairly throughout the wool supply chain. 

Key aspects of RWS certification:

  • Animal Welfare: RWS prohibits practices like mulesing, which is a painful procedure to prevent flystrike in sheep. It als ensures that sheep have access to proper food, water, shelter, and freedom to express natural behaviors. 
  • Land Management: RWS requires farms to implement practices that protect soil health, biodiversity, and native species. 
  • Social Responsibility: RWS ensures safe working conditions and fair treatment for workers in the wool supply chain. 
  • Traceability: RWS tracks the wool from farm to finished product, ensuring a clear chain of custody. 

 

NYLON MICROJERSEY

Our signature nylon micro jersey provides a blend of comfort, durability, performance, and easy care, while also demonstrating a commitment to sustainability. It is part of the Sensitive® Fabrics line from Italian mill Eurojersey, and offers a variety of benefits due to its unique construction and the integration of LYCRA® fiber:

  • Comfort & Fit: The micro jersey offers exceptional comfort due to its elasticity and LYCRA® fiber content, allowing for freedom of movement and shape retention. The fabric is lightweight, soft against the skin, and breathable.
  • Durability & Longevity: Sensitive® Fabrics maintain their shape, resists pilling, and are durable, withstanding the effects of chlorine, salt, sun creams, and abrasion.
  • Easy Care & Convenience: The fabric dries quickly, is easy to wash repeatedly, and is wrinkle-free.
  • Breathability and Moisture-wicking: The fabric construction promotes air circulation and allows heat to dissipate, keeping the wearer cool and dry. The fabric also wicks moisture away from the skin, preventing sweat buildup and promoting comfort during physical activity.
  • Sun Protection: The fabric's special construction and use of super-opaque microfibers filter the sun's rays, offering a higher level of protection against the damaging effects of UV rays.
  • Sustainable Production: Eurojersey employs sustainable practices in its manufacturing processes, including reducing water, energy, and chemical consumption, and has received certifications like "Made Green in Italy".

RECYCLED POLYESTER BUTTONS AND TRIMS

Recycled polyester buttons and trims help reduce plastic waste in landfills by repurposing materials like plastic bottles, decrease reliance on petroleum-based virgin polyester production, and lower energy and water consumption during manufacturing. Ours are sourced from an Italian supplier that guarantees similar durability and performance characteristics as traditional polyester buttons.  

COROZO BUTTONS

Corozo buttons are a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to plastic and other conventional button materials. They are made from the nuts of the Tagua palm tree, which are collected after they naturally fall, ensuring the trees are not harmed in the process. The Tagua tree grows naturally in South America and the harvesting of the corozo nuts helps support local communities and economies in the regions the palm trees grow. Corozo buttons are biodegradable, meaning they will naturally decompose at the end of their life cycle, unlike plastic buttons that can persist in landfills for centuries. These characteristics make corozo buttons a renewable resource and a popular choice for sustainable fashion brands. 

NATURAL MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTONS

Sustainability is at the heart of these buttons' appeal. Made from mother of pearl, a byproduct of the seafood industry that would otherwise be discarded, they represent an environmentally responsible choice.

Ours are carved from Trochus shells, a sea snail species that is commonly found in coral reef environments, tide pools, and rocky shores in the Indo-Pacific region. The meat of the snail is harvested and eaten fresh or processed (smoked, for example) to last longer. Trochus shells are highly valued for their nacre, or mother-of-pearl layer, which has a beautiful creamy-white, iridescent luster, and they are sold to manufacturers, often in countries like Italy and Vietnam, where they are processed into buttons and other decorative items. This practice provides both food and income to some coastal communities that harvest the snails, especially in the Pacific Islands where economic opportunities are limited.

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