Sustainability
Materials
We also compare the environmental effects of different materials and our goal is to use recycled materials that reduce our carbon footprint. We choose certified materials for our use, and the factories we use always have GOTS and Oeko-Tex certificates.
Read more on our blog: Quality – organic – up close (material choices) and our carbon footprint in 2021 .
Supply chain
We always want to communicate our activities as transparently as possible. Our goal is to have a transparent supply chain from start to finish so that materials can be traced back to the source of production. Our supplier relationships are long-term and our partners are reliable. They also sign our Code of Conduct, the content of which is detailed in our latest responsibility report (link at the beginning of this page). Our suppliers also commit to the principles of the ILO and the prohibition of child labor. We also always check the certificates of our suppliers.
With the exception of fabric manufacturing, all stages of our production are done in Finland. In addition to Finland, an important country in our manufacturing chain is Poland, where our fabrics are manufactured and printed. Poland is classified as a low-risk country in Amfori BSCI's risk classification. There is therefore no significant risk of social responsibility in Poland, which would cause, for example, poor treatment of employees or the absence of legislation regarding the right to organize or working life. As an EU country, Poland also complies with EU legislation, which also includes strict environmental legislation. Our goal is to be able to visit our factories in Poland as soon as possible, when traveling is again safe and possible in the current world situation.
Local production
All our clothes are sewn either in our own sewing shop in Varkaus or at our subcontractors in Kuopio and Kitee. In 2022, the pants included in the maternity package were also sewn in Ilmajoki.
Our goal is also for our own sewing factory to reduce our carbon footprint, reduce energy consumption and the amount of waste generated. We have joined the Carbon-neutral textile industry 2035 commitment, calculated our carbon footprint and have already taken measures to reduce energy consumption and waste. We are e.g. changed the sewing room and warehouse lighting to LED lights. In addition to mixed waste, we also recycle plastic, cardboard, paper and bio-waste. We also do not individually package our products and have replaced plastic packaging bags with packaging bags made from recycled materials. The new bag also takes into account possible customer returns: the same bag can be used twice thanks to the second closing label. We and our Finnish products have been awarded the Key Label, Design from Finland and DO Saimaa labels.
Material efficiency
Our goal is that our sewing produces no textile waste at all, but that all the surplus can be used either in our own production or that of our partners. We are also actively looking for new partners who are interested in our surplus materials. We previously tested the possibility of making new fiber from waste material, but the problem was the size of our company: it was not financially possible for us to further process the fiber into yarn and new material again. That's why we currently deliver the smallest shred, which can no longer be used in sewing, to be burned as energy. We are still investigating the possibility of using the fiber as a new material in the future or using the surplus fabric in other ways.
Quality
Our clothes are intended for everyday use and therefore they must withstand use and washing. We are very particular about the quality of our fabrics and react to changes quickly. We ensure the durability of the clothes by choosing the materials carefully and instructing the wearer to properly care for their clothes. We also want to help our customers choose the right product for them. Washing instructions for the garment are always printed on the garment and are also delivered with the order in the order confirmation. The return percentage of our clothes has always been less than 5% and our goal is to keep this in the future.
We strive to produce timeless patterns and clothing models. We also test new clothing models and the proven models stay in our selection for a long time. This makes it easier for the customer to choose the size that suits them from a familiar model.
We have also tested our materials with official durability tests. You can read more about these in our latest sustainability report (link at the beginning of this page).
In 2022, we developed a buyback service for our clothes and released it in January 2023. During 2023, the service will also move to the online store.
UN Sustainable development goals
We have chosen four of the 17 sustainable development goals that we particularly want to promote with our activities.
Read more on our blog: Dream Circus and the UN Sustainable Development Goals .
We value our customers
We listen carefully to our customers' wishes and views. We carry out an annual customer satisfaction survey, to which we have always received hundreds of responses. Our customers especially appreciate the fact that we manufacture our clothes from start to finish in Finland. The responsibility of the fabrics and the use of organic cotton are also important to our customers, as well as the fact that you can trust the quality and durability of our clothes.
Fast delivery
Your order will be sent from us within 1-2 business days of placing the order.
Shipping costs
Delivery from €4.90 as a package to Finland. Over €150 we deliver for free to Finland. See terms for international shipping.
Payment methods
We use a reliable Finnish service to transfer payments.
Domesticity
All our garments are designed in Finland. Production takes place both in Finland and at a Finnish-owned factory in Portugal.
