PLANET
CARING FOR THE PLANET WE LIVE IN
Every garment we make is carefully crafted from the finest materials and with ethical and environmental consideration, so that each piece is valued for its quality and integrity. We are dedicated to keeping environmental degradation to a minimum and we are working on continuously improving the transparency of our supply chain.
Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for our customers to understand the supply chain of our garments so therefore we have created our sustainability icons. You will find these on each product web pages, giving you more detail on the story behind the garment.
From the raw materials we use to our alterations and repairs service in our boutique,we continually assess how we operate to minimise our environmental impact. Read on to learn more.
Materials & Production
We work closely with our suppliers to source fabrics that are as conscientious as they are luxurious.
All of our materials are chosen with intention and care; we use certified organic cotton along with staple fibers such as linen, which require very little water or fertiliser to grow. We focus on natural fibres which biodegrade much more quickly than man made materials and when washed pollute our waters far less than synthetic fabrics. Our design team are continually investigating new fabric options in order to keep pace with the best environmental practises.
CASHMERE & WOOL
We use a small amount of cashmere which is sourced from Mongolia before being spun and women using traditional methods by a social enterprise in Nepal.For wool we partner with an Italian mill who produce specialist yarns using strict and conscientious environmental processes. The wool comes from sheep that have been treated with respect, bred on sustainable farms and not been subjected to mulesing. Mulesing is a cruel and painful process to remove a sheep's skin often incurred in traditional wool production. This type of breeding also minimises CO2 emissions, with the equivalent to ca. 3,370 t of carbon saved per year - equivalent to 1,000 return flights from London to Auckland! The yarn is dyed with carefully selected dyes and on the principles of Cradle to Cradle® Gold Standard certification and the factory is powered by renewable energy.
ORGANIC COTTON
A large percentage of our cotton garments are made using organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown from non-genetically modified seeds and without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilisers or pesticides. Organic cotton uses significantly less water (71% less) and less energy (62% less) than traditional cotton, as well as being pesticide free. Prioritising the use of organic cotton in our collections is important to us as it reduces the impact on people, animals, ecosystems and the environment. We use GOTS for the majority of our organic cotton so we know all the steps in the process are properly checked. We’re committed to ensuring all cotton products are created using GOTS certified cotton by the end of 2022.
DIGITAL PRINTING
Where possible, we choose digital fabric printing which reduces water waste by 90% compared to traditional methods because the fabric doesn’t need as many rinse cycles. This method also significantly reduces the quantity of chemicals used and fabric wasted because we can adjust a print to fit our garment pieces.
SUSTAINABLE FORESTING
In 2020, we have introduced bio-viscose in to our collections. Viscose is made from trees. 70 million trees are being deforested for fabric production every year, with tragically over 70% of the tree being wasted during the production process. We use an FSC certified bio-viscose as an alternative. This is the hallmark for sustainable forest management, meaning we can rest assured the wood we are using is renewable and come from forests that are managed responsibly
SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY
We are committed to transparency and traceability in our supply chain. We have great relationships with our makers, visiting them on a regular basis to understand the journey our products have been on, from where the finished fabric was sourced to how and where the garment was constructed.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
We minimise the number of countries each garment travels to during the production process, with the vast majority of our products only travelling to 2 countries during their construction. We still manufacture many of our designs directly in the UK, in London and beyond.
UPCYCLING
We minimise our contribution to landfill by repurposing fabric offcuts to create accessories such as our sleep-masks and beauty bags.
PACKAGING
In 2020, all of our paper, cardboard and tissue packaging will be made from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) approved sources and is 100% recyclable. We have also introduced dust bags made entirely from recycled materials.
MENDING & DONATING
We repair, restore and alter customers’ much loved Beulah garments to extend their lifespan. We also contribute to the fashion circular economy by offering a drop-off point in our store where customers can bring preloved clothes to be donated - via Dress for Success - to a woman experiencing disadvantage.
Check out our store opening times and services for more details.
we have provided
66,297
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT
For vulnerable and trafficked women. Our aim is to enable them to live in freedom
OUR MISSION
We're creating a sustainable, commercial, and creative vehicle that will provide an alternative livelihood to these women. We do this by providing meaningful employment to women who craft our products, and we also donate 10% of our profits to charitable causes.