Sustainability
Sustainability is about preserving the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
From start to finish and back again, the full cycle of our products must cause as little harm as possible. We are always looking to learn and improve our practice as we strive towards being as sustainable as possible.
REGENERATED
FABRICS
Our high-performance recycled fabric ECONYL, is made from materials that have been transformed from plastic waste, such as fishing nets, plastic bottles and old carpets. These materials are broken down to their raw materials and made into a high quality fibre, with double the lifespan of normal swim fabric and added protection from harmful UV rays, rough surfaces and chlorine chemicals.
ECONYL regenerated nylon has the same quality and performance as brand new nylon and can be recycled infinite times, forming a closed loop. As well as being a solution for waste, ECONYL reduces the global warming impact of nylon by 90%, compared with the manufacturing of virgin nylon from oil.
78% ECONYL, 22% ELASTANE.
Country of origin: Italy
SUPPLIER
Part of working towards sustainability is partnering with our wonderful supplier in Bali. They employ people from local communities, embrace sustainable practices and donate $0.10 USD per piece to a range of charities. These include The ZeroWaste Centre, that helps to clean up the world’s oceans, and Bali Wise, which empowers marginalised Indonesian women through access to education. They have also donated to SOS Indonesia to help feed those in need due to COVID-19.
Our supplier:
Donates a percentage of their profits to environmental causes and those in need.
Pays up to 3 times minimum wage.
Provides their staff and their family members with health insurance.
Has a profit sharing scheme.
Offers training for their staff on environmental issues, such as waste management.
Recycles any fabric waste.
Provides all their staff with metal water bottles and a meal allowance.
packaging
We provide the ultimate eco unboxing experience. All our labels and packaging are made from eco-friendly and recyclable alternatives. For full transparency please see these itemised below:
Hang Tags: FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified card.
Tissue paper: FSC certified, acid free and printed with soy ink.
Stickers: FSC certified, acid free and printed with soy ink.
Repair Kit & Notelet: FSC certified 100% recycled card.
Boxes: Made from eco-friendly products, UK made, recyclable and compostable.