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Responsibility &
Sustainability
At the beginning of our journey, we questioned conventional practices in the fashion industry. Now, with each collection, we continue to examine the impact we have on our planet.
We take responsibility for every material we use and strive to work in mutual collaboration with our suppliers, seeking transparency and traceability across our supply chain.
Our Factory
We are closely related to our factory in Bangladesh, so we know exactly how our clothes are made and by whom, while working closely with them to raise industry standards.
EchoTex is a manufacturing facility in Gazipur, Bangladesh, owned by our co-founder Shafiq Hassan. Its unique focus on efficiency, productivity and worker welfare has enabled it to become an industry-leading production partner. Pioneering ethical practices help to safeguard and improve the wellbeing of the growing workforce, while sustainable processes produce excellent quality clothing without compromising the environment or our values.
Planet
EchoTex has numerous initiatives in place to ensure its practices protect the planet for future generations. From water saving to energy efficiency, Echotex is saving 19,577,964 KWh of energy and reducing 4,191 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
People
Echotex was the first factory in Bangladesh to offer health insurance for all workers and their family members as well as paternity and maternity leave. Each day, it offers a free hot lunch, on-site GP and childcare. It also provides female workers with personal and professional support and development, as well as sanitary products and reproductive health training.
Product
Echotex focuses on sustainable fabrics and materials, skilled craftsmanship and innovative machinery to deliver high-quality products that stand the test of time. The finishing, dyeing and wet processings are certified by OEKO-TEX and Bluesign, making sure our clothes are free from harmful chemicals.
Water
Echotex has achieved a Zero Liquid Discharge effluent treatment plant to recover the water and chemicals used in production – read more about it below. It is also harvesting rainwater on the buildings’ roof to use directly into wet processing and reduce dependency on ground water reserves.
Energy Usage
Highly efficient LED lights are installed in all sewing machines as well as garments finishing floors to reduce electricity consumption and lower the factory’s carbon emissions. All sewing machines are controlled by servo drive that protects motor life and conserves electricity use by 60%.
Dyeing
Echotex uses the latest dyeing machines technology that significantly reduce water consumption, with only 45’000-50’000 litres of water used per tonne of fabric, which is four times more efficient than the average dyeing plant in Bangladesh. These dyeing machines also have inbuilt heat recovery systems that save considerable energy.
Zero Waste Water
This year, Echotex has achieved full water circularity, meaning 100% of the wastewater is recycled and reused in production.
Echotex was the first of factory in Bangladesh to establish a modern effluent treatment plant (ETP), treating wastewater to a standard far above the minimal requirements. Today, it runs with Zero Liquid Discharge – the highest standard in industrial water recycling – using a closed water system to not only recycle water but also ensure the full recovery of chemicals used in the process.
Our Fibres
We prioritise the use of natural, renewable and certified organic materials when designing our collections. All of our fabrics are vegan, selected to have the lowest impact on our global environment.
Organic Cotton
FABRIC ORIGINS: portugal, bangladesh
Organic Cotton is a natural fabric, both durable and biodegradable. It’s comfortable, breathable and hypoallergenic. We only use Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton – grown with respect to the farmers and their land without the use of pesticides.
TENCELTM
FABRIC ORIGINS: portugal, türkiye, bangladesh
Lightweight, smooth and breathable, TENCEL™ is made from sustainable and renewable Eucalyptus wood pulp. It’s a stronger alternative to viscose that is long-lasting and certified as biodegradable. Soft as silk, the fabric is comfortable to wear and easy to care for.
ENKA ® Viscose
FABRIC ORIGINS: türkiye
ENKA® Viscose is a luxurious fabric spun from sustainable and renewable wood sources. Manufactured in Europe combining traditional and innovative production methods, it’s a luxurious, endless yarn valued for its soft touch and skin friendliness.
MicroModal
FABRIC ORIGINS: bangladesh
MicroModal is a viscose fabric made from renewable wood sources. Similar to cotton and silk, yet easier to care for, it has a unique softness and comfort. The lightweight, breathable fabric also absorbs moisture – perfect to wear close to the skin.
EcoVero™
FABRIC ORIGINS: Türkiye
EcoVero™ has a very soft hand feel and luxurious appearance. It’s manufactured using natural and renewable wood pulp extracted from certified and controlled forests. The fabric is smooth, lightweight, breathable and resembles fine silk.
Linen
FABRIC ORIGINS: portugal
Linen is a biodegradable, low-impact fibre made from the flax plant that doesn’t need pesticides or fertilisers to grow. Strong and stain resistant, it’s a smart fabric for summer as it absorbs moisture and stays cool in warm weather.
Cupro
FABRIC ORIGINS: Türkiye
Similar in feel to silk yet easier to care for, Cupro is a lightweight and breathable fibre that drapes beautifully. It’s made from regenerated cotton waste produced in a closed loop system meaning the chemicals used can be extracted afterwards and the water reused.
Elastane, Polyester, Polyamide
FABRIC ORIGINS: Bangladesh, Italy, China
Synthetic fabrics are strong yet lightweight and smooth materials made from petrochemicals. We use a small amount in blended yarns to give our garments more stretch and texture. We are however actively seeking to transition to recycled sources or biodegradable yarns wherever possible.
Fillsens
FABRIC ORIGINS: Türkiye
fillsens® is a light yet strong, silky-soft and breathable viscose fibre that has a natural feel, subtle sheen and beautiful drape. It’s made in Turkey from FSC-certified and biodegradable wood pulp in an environmentally-friendly process that saves water and reduces waste to almost zero
Our Finishes
At Ninety Percent, the finish of our garments is of utmost importance. We ensure every detail is of the highest quality and carries the lowest impact on the environment – our buttons are all plant-based and our metals are nickel-free.
Mother of Pearl Buttons
FABRIC ORIGINS: Country, Country, Country
Our BioResin mother-of-pearl buttons are made in Italy with a resin created from trees, leaves and other plant material to replace plastic-based and shell buttons. Replicating true mother of pearl’s iridescence, they are biodegradable and don’t release any toxic emissions.
Corozo Buttons
FABRIC ORIGINS: Country, Country, Country
Cultivated in Ecuador, Corozo is a palm nut that is sun-dried, naturally dyed and finished as buttons in Italy. It’s an organic, vegan alternative to plastic and ivory that doesn’t contribute to the loss of biodiversity or deforestation in the Amazon.
