TRYING TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT ON OUR PLANET SINCE 2005
17 years manufacturing in Portugal, 280 kms away from our warehouses and offices, without animal suffering, using natural and recycled materials,
as well as applying natural dyes to our garments and compostable or reusable packaging in our shipments.
S.O.S.TAINABILITY is for us something that goes beyond meeting the standards of sustainable development, so we talk about the ERA OF RE-GENERATION.
+10 YEARS OF LIFE. QUALITY & DURABILITY
In VAZVA we produce garments made to last, betting on NEUTRAL colors so for us it is obvious to choose and process materials and fabrics that we choose carefully. We want our customers to be happy and to be able to wear our clothes for at least a decade, and in case they are discarded, they can go to the second hand market to continue their life and future.
VEGETAL FIBERS SELECTION
We manufacture with vegetable fibers using certified organic cottons or recycled raw materials prioritizing the NO USE of petroleum products such as polyester or elastane, giving more life and use to the garments and ensuring that in the future they can be recycled.
MADE IN EUROPE
Since 2005 we produce our collections in Guimaraes, 280km away from our warehouses and offices, complying with the European regulations of employment regulation, ensuring the absence of child labor, fair prices, commitment to non-discrimination and gender equality and minimizing environmental impact.
RECYCLED HANGTAGS, LABELS & PATCHES
All the hangtags of our garments are made of recycled and recyclable paper. Made with recycled polyester and flat collections such as our jeans or shirts carry vegan labels, discarding all materials of animal origin.
PACKAGING
We are committed to the NO USE of single-use plastics. That is why instead of using plastic in our packaging we have replaced it with natural and recycled materials such as potato starch, recycled or recyclable cardboard, but above all reducing materials and reusing.
NATURAL TINTS AND DIGITAL PRINTS
Our garments are treated with sustainable dyeing processes and our dyes and prints are environmentally friendly. We do not use chemicals, instead we use dyes that do not harm our nature with toxic substances.
TRACEABILITY + NON-SURPLUS
We work with our factories under safe and respectful conditions that offer fair wages. Our relationships with them are long-term and we take care that transportation between our factory and warehouses emits as little CO2 as possible. The 280km that separate us was the first step.
BY PRODUCING IN EUROPE, WE CAN FIGHT FOR A FAIR AND SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE INDUSTRY.
By being close to the factories we are able to ensure, 100%, that all people passing through Vazva's manufacturing chain work in decent conditions and in line with European standards. The proximity allows us to better choose our suppliers and visit them regularly, guaranteeing a safe and regulated working environment.
From an ecological point of view, manufacturing in Europe is key for two main factors: it greatly reduces the C02 emissions generated mainly in the transport of goods and allows us to have quality control over the manufacturing processes, minimizing the environmental impact and favoring water savings thanks to the use of both organic materials and natural dyes.
All our garment hangtags are made of recycled and recyclable paper.
Made with recycled polyester.
Our jeans are labeled with vegan labels.
At VAZVA we are committed to zero plastic use. We are trying to contribute as much as we can to end the plastic madness on this planet. That's why instead of using plastic in our packaging we have replaced it with natural and recycled materials such as potato starch.
Once used, please remove all non-compostable labels.
Pour into household compost or at an organic waste collection point.
This package will decompose in 12 months.
When your compost is ready, recycle it in your garden!
Our garments are treated with sustainable dyeing processes and our dyes and prints are environmentally friendly. We do not use chemicals, instead we use dyes that do not harm our nature with toxic substances. All our dyes have a very small impact on the environment as they are digital, water-based and biodegradable.
We manufacture in GUIMARAES, 280km away from our warehouses and offices, etc... To show that we don't just talk the talk but walk the walk, we work with different certifications to make our garments traceable. For us it is important to raise awareness about the value of a garment and to be more transparent and sustainable with each collection. The certifications have strict ecological standards to ensure that our garments are made with organic and recycled materials and without toxic chemicals.
Because we need raw materials we need water to produce our fabrics, just like any other brand. What reduces the footprint is the quality and lifespan of our garments, that's why our clothes are made to be used for a long time, with an average life of 10 years.
