SAN MARUS

SUSTAINABILITY

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We create our collection based on making a positive impact on the environment and on the communities we work with. Understanding the process of manufacturing and how it impacts our planet and people drives us to do better.

MATERIALS

We use materials which have the least harmful effect on the environment. We use GOT’s certified Organic Cotton from India, with prints that are hand painted, then digitally printed using environmentally friendly inks which are Ecocert-approved for Global Organic Textile Standard-certified products. Lenzing Modal sateen from India, this fabric is derived from sustainable wood sources, which are manufactured into material through an environmentally friendly process. Modal fibres are certified compostable and biodegradable, leaving no toxic residue behind. 100% bamboo jersey, derived from a renewable source bamboo, which is one of the fastest growing plants. We also use 100% Cotton, handwoven chambray cloth, dyed naturally using a local Balinese plan, sourced from a small locally run mill in Bali.

WATER

The GOT’s certified Organic cotton we use requires less water than conventional cotton to grow. And our Digital printing is a waterless process compared to conventional dyeing methods which uses litres upon litres of water per meter. We always try to minimise the unnecessary usage of water throughout all of our company policies.

ENERGY

We strive to use energy as efficiently as possible. Our goal is to work with vendors and couriers that are striving for carbon neutral status. We are always looking for low energy production alternatives.

RELATIONSHIP

We truly believe that good people are our companies greatest asset. Every person we work on every level is treated with the same respect. Making bonds with like minded individuals as well as colleagues only enriches us and our business.

FACTORY

Having years of experience within manufacturing has allowed us to build a strong database of reliable and honest suppliers. We are currently producing all our garment in Hong Kong, they are made by highly skillful and lovely seamstresses, who we ensure are paid fairly and treated well. The small workshops that we use are highly efficient and are the perfect working environment for our small team of workers. We collect any fabric waste from development and production, and are currently looking for partners to recycle it.

QUALITY

We would like to think we have an eye for quality, we work with the most skillful seamstresses, working closely together to make sure we achieve the highest standard of product. Given the labour of love that goes into developing and making our garments we make sure that we execute each garment beautifully. Generally all our garment are machine washable at a low temperature, we want to ensure that our garments adapt to your busy lifestyle. We strive to provide attainable qualitly.