Pure Waste

• 100% recycled: Materials used are recycled cotton from cutting waste (therefore the name Pure Waste) mixed with recycled polyester.
• Recycling cotton rather than growing new results in 99% less water and 50 % fewer carbon emissions compared to products made from virgin materials.
• Material is excess from local factory textile and garment industries without separation of organic and conventional cotton waste – cutting waste is 100% cotton, but not necessarily 100% organic.
• The raw material is sourced from contract factories that strictly adhere to REACH regulations.

Labels & Tags: 

• Free from safety pins used in hang tags.
• Hang tags from recycled cardboard, product labels and size tags from recycled polyester.

Use of Recycled Polyester:

• Recycled polyester is added to strengthen yarn for higher quality.
• Aim to reduce the use of plastic-containing fibers in the future.

Chemical-Free Product Assurance:

• No dye or chemicals are added to the products.
• The fabric undergoes constant testing, and spot checks are continuously performed.
• Recycle clothes returned by customers.

Produced in India:

• Cutting waste is sourced from Indian factories, operating at the source of the waste.
• Factories producing clothing for Western markets & strictly adhering to REACH regulations.
• India possesses necessary machinery, infrastructure, and expertise in producing mechanically recycled textiles.
• Possession of SEDEX and BSCI certificates, surpassing minimum requirements.
• Appoximately half of the materials are shipped by sea from India in efforts to reduce carbon footprint.

Subcontractors: 

• Vardhan Industries in Tamil Nadu: A-grade BSCI-audited
• Usha Yarns

• Sustainable Packaging: Cardboard boxes, paper bags, mailing bags, and plastic bags made of recycled materials.
• Products are not packed in individual plastic bags.
• Products are packed in larger bags, fitting 10 or 15 items, reducing plastic usage by 75% on average.
• Reuse the recycled cardboard boxes arriving from the factory in India, resulting in a 90% reduction in the annual purchase of new cardboard.
• Boxes hold ISO 14001 certification.

• Regular visits to the factory are conducted.
• Adherence to local laws and international regulations, including the UN Declaration on Human Rights.
• Sign a Code of Conduct with all subcontractors which gets renewed annually.
• Participate in and support  the Corporate Social Responsibility Directive.

Employee Fair Wages and Safety:

• Payment of reasonable living salaries that exceed minimum wage.
• Proper employment contracts and inclusion in the payroll system.
• Monthly salary payments and coverage of employees' social contributions.
• On-site amenities include food services, transportation, accommodation as needed, and healthcare collaboration with a local private hospital.
• Open communication channels, with a suggestion box for employee feedback on the factory premises.
• Review process involving the factory manager and relevant stakeholders in India and Finland.
• Voluntary overtime compensation, complying with statutory regulations.
• Safe working environment ensured by factory buildings designed for industrial use in 2015 and 2020.
• Adequate ventilation and insulation for temperature regulation, especially during high-temperature periods.