Philosophy

Hemp grows quickly, needs comparatively few resources and can be transformed into textiles, paper, building materials, bioplastics and countless other everyday products. For us, hemp is not another temporary fashion trend. It is a practical tool for reducing our dependence on polluting, fossil-based materials and confronting the climate crisis at its roots.

We’re not here to be the next big thing in fashion. We’re here to bring hemp back into everyday life and show that the things we use can be made with less waste and pollution.

All of our garment are made with intention & reason behind every stitch.

Where do we source our hemp from?

We source our hemp materials from both Europe and Asia.

In Europe, the hemp industry is returning after decades of restrictions, lost knowledge and disappearing infrastructure. It is still young, but it is growing quickly. We currently source European hemp materials from Ukraine, Poland, Sweden and The Netherlands and we intend to expand this part of our supply chain as more suitable fibres and fabrics become available.

We also work with specialist hemp mills in China and Nepal, regions where hemp has grown naturally and has been cultivated, processed and used for thousands of years.

China has one of the world’s most developed hemp-textile industries. Its experience and infrastructure make it possible to produce consistent, high-quality fabrics suitable for garment production on a scale that is not yet widely available in Europe.

For us, responsible sourcing is not about drawing a convenient line on a map. It is about knowing where a material comes from, understanding who made it and choosing the best available partner for every stage of the process.

Standards, Not Empty Promises

Our Chinese fabric partner operates a vertically integrated hemp supply chain, from farming and fibre processing to spinning, weaving and finished textiles. The mill publishes certifications covering organic and recycled content, chemical safety, quality management, social compliance and environmental performance.

• GOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard: establishes requirements for certified organic fibres and environmental and social criteria throughout textile processing.
• OCS — Organic Content Standard: verifies the presence and chain of custody of certified organic material.
• OEKO-TEX Standard 100: tests textile components for regulated and potentially harmful substances.
• GRS and RCS: verify recycled content and its traceability. GRS also includes additional processing requirements.
• ISO 9001: verifies that a documented quality-management system is in place.
• amfori BSCI: provides a framework for monitoring working conditions and social performance in supply chains.
• Higg Index: provides tools for measuring environmental and social performance within the apparel industry.
• Fair Trade: supports better trading conditions and more responsible social and economic practices.

Certifications matter to us, but a certificate alone doesn’t tell the whole story. It helps us trace where materials come from, sets clear standards and gives independent organisations a way to check those claims. Because certifications can apply to different materials, factories or products, we look at the documents for the actual fabrics we buy.

One Journey, Not Endless Freight

The materials we source from Asia are consolidated and transported in one sea shipment to Portugal, cutting down on separate journeys and avoiding air freight. 

It is not a zero-impact solution, but it is a deliberate effort to keep the footprint of our international supply chain as low as practically possible. We’d rather be open about how our materials travel than hide the journey behind a vague word like “sustainable.”
 

Made in Guimarães, Portugal

Our garments are made in northern Portugal, in the Guimarães region. It is a place where textile knowledge runs deep and quality garment-making is still treated as a proper craft.

This is where our fabrics are tested, cut, dyed and sewn into finished garments.

We work with experienced Portuguese makers who combine modern machinery with skills built over generations. Every production run follows our own measurements, construction details and quality standards. Shrinkage, colour, fit and stitching are carefully checked before anything passes quality inspection.

We are not interested in making clothes that are worn a few times and forgotten. We make honest everyday garments, built to be lived in, repaired and kept going.

Finished by Hand in Utrecht

After production and quality inspection in Portugal, the garments travel to our atelier in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This is where they receive their final identity.

Depending on the design, our in-house finishing includes:

• Screen-printing
• Embroidery
• Small batch dyeing
• Labels and detailing
• Final inspection
• Packing and order fulfilment
  

We keep the final, hands-on work in our Utrecht atelier. It gives us room to make each piece our own, even as we grow.

Every garment carries a bit of its journey: hemp knowledge from places where the plant has been used for generations, Portuguese garment craftsmanship, and an artisan finish by hand in Utrecht. 

Made to Stay in Use

The most sustainable garment isn’t the one with the loudest claim. It’s the one you wear for years, care for thoughtfully, and repair when needed.

That’s why we create timeless essentials rather than chasing endless seasons. We choose durable natural fabrics, avoid unnecessary plastics, and design our garments with repair and long-term use in mind.

We believe garments should become even better with age. A worn garment isn’t automatically waste. Sometimes, it simply needs another stitch, a patch, or a little tender loving care.

Through our self-repair philosophy, we want to encourage you to extend the life of your garments. That’s why we offer repair instructions and DIY repair kits to help you care for what you already own.

Visit our Repair Service Co. page to learn more and discover simple ways to repair and care for your garments.