We recognise that basic changes in our industry's attitude to sustainable materials will have a major long-term benefit to the planet. And we want to play our part.
This is why, in the last couple of years, our creative process has extended to include innovation and circularity that allows us to renew finite resources, divert waste from landfills and reduce the use of water and chemicals in the production of raw materials.
Our sustainably sourced collection is based on substituting conventional raw materials with more sustainable available alternatives, while designing clothes that are made to last.
From virgin polyester to Recycled Polyester
Shifting to recycled polyester helps us to reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources while utilising post-consumer waste that would have otherwise ended up in landfills.
From generic viscose to LENZING™ ECOVERO™
Derived from certified renewable wood sources using an eco-responsible production process by meeting high environmental standards, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres tailor to a sustainable lifestyle, contributing to a cleaner environment.
From conventional cotton to Better Cotton
Phase Eight is committed to sourcing a minimum of 80% of our cotton as Better Cotton by 2025.
We are committed to improving cotton farming practices globally with Better Cotton.
Better Cotton’s mission is to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. Better Cotton trains farmers to use water efficiently, care for soil health and natural habitats, reduce use of the most harmful chemicals and respect workers’ rights and wellbeing. Better Cotton is sourced via a chain of custody model called mass balance. This means that Better Cotton is not physically traceable to end products, however, Better Cotton Farmers benefit from the demand for Better Cotton in equivalent volumes to those we ‘source.
Phase Eight is committed to sourcing 80% of our cotton as ‘more responsible cotton’ by 2025.
‘More responsible cotton’ includes Better Cotton, recycled cotton and organic cotton.
VISIT BETTERCOTTON FOR DETAILS See bettercotton.org/mass-balance for details.
Using Recycled Cotton
Designed with circularity in mind, we are introducing recycled cotton into our collection.
Working closely with our supply chain partners we have crafted jeans using cotton collected from factory offcuts of our previous pieces. This process regenerates waste that would have otherwise ended up in landfills and turns it into new fabric.
The fabric offcuts are mechanically recycled, broken down into fibres and mixed with a small amount of virgin fibre which add to its longevity by increasing strengthen and quality. As the fabric offcuts have already been dyed, this process utilises water-saving washing and dyeing techniques that, combined with offsetting new raw materials, contribute to its low environmental impact.
We have also begun to use removable shank buttons with the aim of having a circular garment that can be easily broken down to be recycled again in the near future.
The fabric offcuts are mechanically recycled, broken down into fibres and mixed with a small amount of virgin fibre which add to its longevity by increasing strengthen and quality. As the fabric offcuts have already been dyed, this process utilises water-saving washing and dyeing techniques that, combined with offsetting new raw materials, contribute to its low environmental impact.
We have also begun to use removable shank buttons with the aim of having a circular garment that can be easily broken down to be recycled again in the near future.
Using reclaimed Feather and Down
Reclaimed from products at the end of their lifecycle, we are utilising reclaimed feather and down in our coats while retaining a warm, soft and supple feel. Our reclaimed feather and down are certified to third-party independent standards, verifying the source.
Continuing to Use Linen
Produced by using flax fibres, Linen has strong sustainability credentials because inputs like pesticides and water are not required in its production. It’s a low maintenance, rotative and renewable crop which grows quickly and is harvested approximately 100 days after planting, making it a natural fibre with low environmental impact.
