CERTIFICATES
OUR GOALS
CERTIFICATES
OUR GOALS
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries
worldwide, and one of the biggest issues is the use and contamination
of drinking water. We try to minimize the water consumption in our
production in an effort to decrease its negative impact on the
environment and to ensure local access to clean water.
All
cotton used for production of SILFEN bags is either made from
eco-friendly or organic cotton. This means that there is much less
consumption of water throughout production and treatment of our
cotton, than conventional cotton products.
In 2020 we will introduce a new collection of bags made from a new
material; rPET or Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate. This recycled
material is primarily made from plastic waste collected from the
oceans, or from recycled plastic bottles gathered from all over the
world.
At Team Silfen, we believe that we have many, wide-spanning
obligations. It is not only the environment, we must care for, but
also the people who build our products from scratch. We believe that
it is our job to amplify a healthy and socially responsible conduct
within our organization, including all our suppliers. We ensure the
ethical development of future generations by guaranteeing that our
suppliers do not support or make use of child labor. We encourage our
factories to ensure that all families have the possibility to put
their children in school.
Team Silfen provides insurance to all our hard-working employees as
well as their family. Our factories also grant pensions to all
employees, providing them with financial stability after
retirement.
We support the different religions of employees
and protect their right to engage with rituals, prayers etc. at any
time. We condemn discrimination, and make sure that the employees are
protected from prejudice and injustice at the workplace.
We visit our manufacturers regularly to ensure that they follow the
issued principles regarding working conditions, quality, pollution
etc. This allows us to promise our customers that a SILFEN bag is
always crafted in a responsible manner.
All our manufacturers are SA8000 certified.
We are aware of the major impact that the shipping industry have on
our planet. Because of this, we strive to choose
environmental-friendly shipping options when applicable. We are in
close contact with other brands in our aim to minimize shipping as
much as possible – by joining forces.
We strive to ship as much as possible in bulk – mostly by sea or
train. These are the most environmentally friendly modes of shipping,
reducing polluting emissions.
Some of the SILFEN bags is made from Cotton – a fabric commonly known as polluting. At SILFEN, our cotton is either made from eco-friendly or organic cotton. Both materials require far less water consumption than conventional cotton products. Every nylon product is made from eco-friendly material, meaning that the journey from raw material to SILFEN bag impacts the environment as little as possible.
All leather goods are made from sustainable high-quality calf leather and is a bi product of the food industry, meaning that every part of the animal is utilized in various industries. We love colors and new trends, but we incorporate consciousness and quality in our design processes to retain timelessness in all products. All our components, zippers, thread, reinforcement, glue etc., are made from high-quality raw materials. We encourage our customers to take good care of their bag, prolonging the life of the product. By caring for your bag, you will be able to create more experiences with it – an important factor in creating a more sustainable, mindful business.
In 2019, we presented our first vegan option in a collection, and we have continued to this since then. We make sure that all non-leather material – e.g. our nylon, lacquer – are all 100% vegan, promising that these products do not contain any parts from animals.
In 2020 we are expecting to launch a new collection manufactured in rPET, recycled polyethylene terephthalate. The material is well known as it is made from water bottles across the world – bottles that often end up discarded in oceans or nature. This recycled material is primarily made from plastic waste collected from the oceans, or from recycled plastic bottles gathered from all over the world. With this new collection, we aim to emphasize the impact of pollution irresponsible wasting. We wish to pass this awareness to our customers, and to encourage them to help clean our oceans!