Sustainability & fairness at sui.
What does it actually mean when a piece of clothing is sustainable? Can you really calculate exactly how many CO2 emissions a piece of clothing causes? How transparent are the paths of the raw material to the fabric production? And then there is the big term "greenwashing".
I value transparency. That's why I want to openly show you my thoughts and decisions. What is sustainable about sui. polewear and what isn't (yet)?
sustainability
On my way to the first collection, I had to answer many questions about sustainability. Not only from other people, but above all questions that I asked myself.
What does it actually mean when a piece of clothing is sustainable? Can you really calculate exactly how many CO2 emissions a piece of clothing causes? How transparent are the paths of the raw material to the fabric production? And then there is the big term "greenwashing".
I value transparency. That's why I want to openly show you my thoughts and decisions. What is sustainable about sui. polewear and what isn't (yet)?
The workout clothing is made from fabrics with ECONYL®. ECONYL® is 100% recycled nylon, which is made from old fishing nets, carpets and fabric scraps. It is therefore considered particularly environmentally friendly.
For all other materials (elastic bands, buttons, labels, packaging, etc.) the more sustainable alternative is chosen wherever possible. Unfortunately, for some manufacturers the minimum order quantity is far too high or the purchase price is currently not affordable for my small company.
In the future and with more financial possibilities, the sustainability of clothing will always be in focus.
I chose a slightly different solution for the cups. There is currently no alternative made of completely sustainable materials on the market. The cover is made of a sustainable material, but the foam inside is not. Nevertheless, I would like to give those who prefer to wear tops with cups this option.
Sustainability is reflected in effective use: Nothing is less sustainable than a product that is thrown away without being used. This is why the tops are always sold without cups. However, you can order cups if you need them, and I will be happy to add some in the right size to your order. This way, post-consumer waste is kept as low as possible.
Do you have any further questions about the sustainability of sui. polewear clothing? Feel free to contact me!
Fair working conditions
The sui. clothing is sewn in a selected production facility in the north of Portugal. This guarantees us fair working conditions according to ethical and ecological criteria. The provisions of international labor law are strictly adhered to and the textile workers are unionized. They are paid more than the minimum wage in Portugal, there are also bonus payments and free transport to the workplace is organized. In addition, the production facility ensures that the fabrics and materials are used sensibly so that as little waste as possible is generated during production.