We are excited about the positive strides we have taken and remain dedicated to our sustainability mission. With each step forward, we are getting closer to our ultimate objective of creating a sustainable future for Parlez. 

Our AW/21 collection included 30% of production either manufactured from recycled and/or organic materials vs. the most recent HS/23 collection which is at 87%. These percentages exemplify our dedication to promoting planet friendly practices in the industry. By incorporating recycled and organic materials intoour collections, we are actively reducing waste and minimizing our environmental impact.

 The following charts illustrate our sustainability progress in relationto the production of our garments, over the past two years.

SUSTAINABILITY

FABRIC SOURCING

T-SHIRTS

Our T-shirts are manufactured in Turkey and are made from GOTS Certified 100% Organic Cotton. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. Benefits of Organic Cotton– Production requires 62% less energy than conventional cotton and 91% less water. No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used in the production of organic cotton which prevents water contamination and protects local habitats and farmers.

HEAVY JERSEY

Heavy jersey (Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Quarter-Zips, Rugby Shirts) are manufactured in Portugal and are made from GOTS Certified 100% Organic Cotton. The Global OrganicTextile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. Benefits of Organic Cotton – Production requires 62% less energy than conventional cotton and 91% less water. No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used in the production of organic cotton which prevents water contamination and protects local habitats and farmers.

NYLONS

Nylons (Track Tops,Swim Shorts, Outerwear) are manufactured in China and are made from GRS Certified recycled PET Nylon. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. Benefits of recycled nylon – production requires fewer resources than virgin fibres (water, energy, fossil fuel) and diverts plastic waste from landfill and oceans, most commonly water bottles and fishing nets.

POLYESTER

Polyester (all fleece products) are manufactured in China and are made from GRS Certifiedrecycled PET Nylon. The Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is a voluntary product standard for tracking and verifying the content of recycled materials in a final product. Benefits of recycled polyester – production requires fewer resources than virgin fibres (water, energy, fossil fuel) and diverts plastic waste from landfill and oceans, most commonly water bottles and fishing nets.

FACTORIES

  • It’s important to us that the factories we work with are audited regularly and align with our ethical and environmental standards. Audits cover working conditions, staff wages, welfare standards and health & safety. The audits are undertaken by accredited bodies such as SEDEX and enable us to gain a greater understanding of the social and environmental performances of our supply chain.

    We are working closely with our suppliers on transparency, to enable us to fully map our supply chain. Part of our sustainability journey is to reduce our transport emissions, by bringing production closer to home it decreases our reliance of sea and air freight which reduces our carbon footprint. Since setting this goal, 85% of our production is now manufactured within Europe.

    Our fabrics are sent off and tested by accredited labs to ensure that there no harmful chemicals present that are harmful to humans or the environment.

PACKAGING

  • To ensure our packaging doesn’t contribute to landfills, all our orders are packaged using recyclable cardboard boxes or paper bags, our paper bags are sourced sustainably from a carbon neutral supplier.

    We use biodegradable garment bags where possible (which is approximately 95% of our production) and have removed any plastics from our garment swing tags.

    To help offset our carbon footprint for the orders we send out, the DPD service we use is carbon neutral. They also use renewable energy for over 60% of their energy outputs and have an electric fleet delivering in some areas.