Sustainability
As a small business, I am very conscious of the impact that my products have on the environment. I continuously review my processes, suppliers and materials to ensure that my business and products are as sustainable as they can be.
The items I create are designed to be keepsakes rather than throwaway products. Embroidery is durable and long-lasting, and I deliberately choose materials for their quality and comfort so they can be worn, washed and loved for many years.
Every item is embroidered to order which means that I rarely hold excess stock. Making things only when they are ordered helps me to minimise waste and avoids overproduction.
Organic Cotton
My t-shirts, handkerchiefs, wedding dress patches and ready to frame pieces are all made from 100% GOTS Standard organic cotton and manufactured in India.
Production undergoes annual audits to comply with the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) Code of Labour Practices. Also:
- production is climate neutral, wind powered and fair trade
- materials are produced with a low water footprint
- nothing is shipped to me by air-freight
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stock is packed in biodegradable bags and recycled boxes
Packaging
I try to keep packaging plastic free and 100% recyclable.
Orders are typically packed using:
- recyclable kraft paper mail bags or cardboard boxes
- FSC-certified tissue paper
- paper packing tape
All packaging materials can be recycled through normal household recycling.
Reducing Waste
Running a made-to-order business naturally reduces waste, but I also try to reuse materials wherever possible.
For example:
- embroidery thread offcuts are reused for tags or smaller projects
- damaged or imperfect items are repurposed rather than thrown away
- packaging materials from suppliers are reused where practical