Soy Luxe
Organic Bedding Collection
Brittany Morris | Lisa Pham | Latifa Simmons
Mission Our mission is to provide bedding products that comforts, heals and exhilarates the body, mind, and spirit.
Values Mission
Values Vision
We are passionate about the health benefits our products offer our customers, and our products’ impact on the environment.
Vision Strive to be the number one or market leader in sustainable bedding that respects our natural surroundings while offering modern design.
Target Market
&
Customer Profile
Target Market
Females and males of generation X, ages ranging between 30-55 with an average income of $50,000 Characteristics: -Care about how the products affects their health. -Take into consideration the components in their products. -Want their products to be safe
Elena Espinoza, 31 Married Occupation: Realtor Annual Income: 45,000 Hobbies: Elena loves cooking in her spare time, reading books and a glass of wine every once in awhile. She likes to go on runs early in the morning before her day starts. She loves to watch HGTV. VALS: Thinker, Striver and Experiencer
Jerome Collins, 43 Married with two kids Occupation: Orthodontist Annual Income: 85,000 Hobbies: Jerome likes puzzles, biking and hiking. He likes to watch movies and likes to spend his free time cooking and learning new recipes VALS: Innovator, Believer and Experiencer
INSPIRATION Benefits of using organic materials
Soybeans
-metabolic boost -Helps to lower cholesterol levels -Improves digestive and bone health -Aids in managing weight and diabetes -Prevents neural tube defects in infants -Helps to prevent heart attacks and strokes -Improves blood circulation and heart health -Reduce risk of insomnia and sleep disorders -Relieves symptoms of menopause
Nature
Nature its self has a big impact on our use of products and our company as a whole we want to make sure our products does not harm the environement. We strive to produce high-quality textiles by utilizing the inherent qualities of natural materials and maintaining for people and the planet. We will source our organic cotton and soy from only Global Organic Textile Standard and OEKO-TEX-certified suppliers, who operate with the highest standards.
Cotton
-Softer than conventional cotton clothing -Causes fewer allergies as compared to conventional cotton clothing -Production does not involve use of chemicals -Ensures better health for farmers and families -Growing organic cotton is cheaper -Reduces pollution caused by use of pesticides in conventional faming -Helps to improve quality of land, prevents water contimination and conserves biodiversity
Right now consumers are learning more and more about the environment so they want to be envolved more. They have even started to live in what is called Tiny houses. And also trying to not shop at a company that does not respect the environment or its employees.
Living a Sustainable lifestyle
Theme
Silence: relaxing and enjoying the sounds around you. Lush, fresh, zen tones provide natural and tranquil comfort Botanical influence
Product Category
Comforters
Blankets
Linens
Pillow Cases
Luxury bedding with a contemporary twist. Products include comforters, pillowcases and linens with designs that express a theme of modish minimalism and feature rich earthy tones, Every product is composed of organic materials, which attribute good health to our clients.
(SET OF 2) Twin
68”x 86” $198.00
60”x47” $160.00
60”x47” $128.00
Full
76”x80” $220.00
60”x80” $200.00
60”x80” $158.00
Queen
92”x92” $348.00
90”x88” $248.00
90”x88” $178.00
King
108”x92” $499.00
100”x99” $398.00
100”x90” $198.00
20”x32” $58.00
20”x40” $78.00
CSR & Brand Identity
We are passionate about the health benefits our products offer our customers, and our products’ impact on the environment. We care about all of the people that are invested in our brand, whether it is the farmers, manufacturers or buyers. That is why we push to have organic materials and taking the appropriate actions with our CSR to ensure that we aren’t causing more damage while producing these products. Soy Luxe was inspired from nature and we are trying to spread the beauty of nature, instead of damage it.
Soy Luxe CSR “The environment is in us, not outside of us. The trees are our lungs, the rivers our bloodstream.We are all interconnected, and what you do to the environment, ultimately you do to yourself.”
CSR Position
Key Performance Measures
We, at Soy Luxe, value the philosophy of sustainability. As an ecoconscious brand, we monitor and control our company’s environmental impact on the industry, population and natural world.
USDA National Organic Program -maintaining soil and water quality, avoiding use of synthetic fertilizers, irradiation and genetic engineering US Grade Standards -inspections for grading, quality and conditions
We are committed to managing all aspects of business transparently. Soy Luxe products are designed using only natural fibers that are minimally processed to preserve their organic nature. Our manufacturers will operate in a way that will ensure traceability of materials, workers’ rights and maintain ethical working conditions.
International Labor Organization -promote human rights, improve working/living conditions, enhance employment opportunities and strengthen tripartism
Code of Conduct
Code of Cont. Environment
-standards to uphold the enhancement of labor, health, safety and environmental conditions in the workplace -to help our suppliers stabilize and secure sustainability practices
Health & Safety
Child Labor
Harassment & Discrimination
No person under the age of 16 or Any physical, completion of sexual, education is psychological or verbal Employer must take applicable for harassment, Factories must monitor proactive approach employment abuse, or and disclose to SL all to health and safeembarrassing ty by implementing Forced Labor energy and natural acts as a policies, systems and resource usage, emissions, discharges, training designed to All forms of forced disciplinary labor are prohibited measure are carbon footprint and prevent accidents, prohibited. injuries and protect disposal of wastes worker health Factories must take progressive approach to minimize negative impacts on the environment. Factories must sustain and comply w/ environmental standards and laws
Suppliers must provide a safe and healthy workplace
Soy Luxe participates in numerous efforts to assist local communities, providing comfort and support during times of stress and devastation. For every item that is sold, $10 goes to a nearby school to help supply more vegetables and increase healthy nutrition. Teaming up with Loom & Leaf (organic mattress company) for natural occurrences Donating to stop textile waste
-Make an effort to promote biodiversity in the company -Provide flexible schedules to promote work life balance -Encourage employee carpools -Using hybrid trucks to deliver our products -Strive to minimize our negative impact on the environment by incorporating recycled and or com postable, biodegradable packaging materials that prevent and/ or reduce waste. - Established paperless billing -Paid hours for employees/contractors to volunteer to the local charity of their choosing
Soy Luxe Responsible sourcing is a top priority for Soy Luxe. -We will ensure traceability of raw materials which will decrease negative environmental impact and offer sustainable bedding products for our customers. -Work towards continuous improvement to ensure our suppliers meet high social, ethical, human rights and environment standards.
The Soy Luxe maps their supply chain to ensure that our soy based fabrics are organic and dyed safely. We also give our customers the ability to know where their products are from and learning about the factory itself. When it comes to our manufacturers we push to have long term relationships with the owners in order to set our expectations in the beginning and ensure that our workers are getting the rights that they deserve. We don’t only care about their rights but also the products they are exposed to and how it could affect their health. Soy Luxe maps their supply chain to ensure that our soy based fabrics are organic and dyed safely. We also give our customers the ability to know where their products are from and learning about the factory itself.
. provide suppliers clarity around our sustainability and CR requirements. . evaluate suppliers sustainability performance through monitoring and audits. This includes identifying and auditing high-risk suppliers. ensure continuous improvement, we engage with suppliers through audit follow-up, Code of Conduct seminars and training sessions, and web-based learning. Setting expectations Suppliers must comply with the requirements of the Soy Luxe Code of Conduct which are included in a given supplier contract.
At soyluxe we have decided to do business with South Africa, and Brazil (soybeans): (Location: east south america and various islands in atlantic ocean) Brazil is one of the leading countries that produces soybeans. It is also located in South America which makes it convenient to keep in contact with supplies (organic Fibers) (Location:southern tip of the African continent) South Africa is one of the leading country for organic fibers and there textile industry is continuing to grow. They are also know for their hand-made textiles.
Cotton textile manufacturing apparel manufacturing 30,000 formal companies 50 billion labor costs expensive, fair wages, labor laws enforced high taxation opportunities foreign investment politically unstable corrupt us and brazil direct trade investment relationship sao paulo 20-24 lead time $1,250
Prohibit discrimination in the work place- relating to salaries, hiring/termination based on gender, age, civil status, sexual orientation or disability. regulates maternity leave- lasts for 120 days may start any day during the last pregnancy month. this period may be extended for an additional 60 days if employee and employer both agree. regulates employment contract of workers in rural areas regulates payment of workers’ transportation costs, residence-workplace-residence for those working 8 hours a day Working hours in brazil should net exceed 44 hours a week 8 hours a day and overtime cannot surpass 2 hours a day . Every employee working under the CLT regulation has the right of a 30 day rest ever 12 months of work. 13th salary equivalent to a month salary and paid in two installments usually in november and december similar to a christmas bonus.
Which also includes Singapore and South Africa as members - Brazil Russia India China and South Africa Free Trade Agreement Chile, Mexico, Peru, India, Egypt, Israel, the Andean Community and the European Union India South Africa Brazil Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation
76% of internet users access the internet everyday, brazilian users are high active. less than half of brazilians have regular internet access, 48% of 100 million. Brazil is responsible for 10% of total time spent on social media globally which puts it in second place, just behind the United States. those that have access to internet use social media constantly. the average time spent on social media is 3.8 hours. facebook is the most popular social platform. Brazil will become the fourth largest global advertising market by 2018, surpassing the UK and Germany, ranked #6 worldwide in ad spend, brazil leads the mobile market in latin america.
Laws regarding forests, water and wild life have been in effect sine the 1930’s Legal Earth, developed by the ministries of Agrarian Development and Environment has the responsibility to regulate the use of public lands occupied in the Amazon region. was sucessfull in restricting the marketing of meat produced on illegally deforested areas and proper identification of permitted areas for growing sugar cane for the production of ethanol. Policy Preventing deforestation in the amazon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 38.9% The Ministry of Environment is responsible for Brazil’s national environmental policy. dealing with climate change environment quality, biodiversity, forests, water resources, sustainable urban and rural development. Atlantic forest Non-government organization (NGO) network: provide information about NGOs that work toward the protection of the atlantic forest. : Diffuse information on environmental issues, especially for the reduction, reutilization, and recycling of waste. Provide environmental education as an effort to rescue degraded areas and implement local sustainable development programs and projects : guide brazil’s consumption habits toward toward a sustainable model. Protect biodiversity and instruct society on how to live in harmony with nature. Defend the environment by raising awareness about environmental issues and influence people to change their habits.
1. Sonolin Conf Ltd. Av. Thevear, 60 Itaquaquecetuba Sao Paulo 08597660 Brazil telephone: 55-11-4755-5745 products: pillow, pillow cushions, pillow mesh manufacturer 2. Jolitex Rua Humberto de Alencar Castelo Branco, 670 Assuncao, Sao Bernardo do Campo, SP, 09850-300. São Bernardo do Campo telephone: +55-11-4393-7000 manufacturer, trading company, wholesaler/distributor Products: blankets, curtains, bedding sets, carpets, and quilts 3. Plooma Industria E Comercio Ltda Av. Giovanni Gabrielli, 423 - Pq. Industrial Araucária, Caieiras - SP, 07747-200, Brazil Telephone: +55-11-442-0100 Products: Goose down, goose feathers, pillow cases, protective cover for mattress, fillers for pillows
22-31 days lead time $3,000-3,485
Every employer has the right to form and join an employers’ organization and to participate in the activities of the organization; and every trade union, employers’ organization and employer has the right to engage in collective bargaining. South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry has approved a R200-million grant and a five-year plan for the establishment of the Southern African Sustainable Textile and Apparel Cluster (Sastac), in a bid to improve the industry’s competitiveness while uniting it under an umbrella body. Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said the initiative sought to build the capacity of South Africa’s industry to supply local and international consumers with “fully traceable sustainable apparel and household textile products”. This would include supplying textile and apparel products that adhered to the 100% local content requirement for procurement by local government. A key driver of change is the South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU). Tired of retailers shipping millions of tonnes of clothes halfway round the world, SACTWU has a buy local policy. To promote this, the union runs shops that stock “Made in South Africa” clothing and is famous for its Spring Queen Pageant in which garment workers model clothes they have made. Garment workers in South Africa are predominantly women, often single mothers and their family’s soul breadwinner. SACTWU states that 70-80% of garment workers are union members, which places the union in a strong position to negotiate for good conditions. “We produce in an ethical way, we are not producing in a sweatshop environment.”
The Constitution contains a Bill of Rights, Chapter Two, which enshrines the rights of all South Africans. The following labour rights are enshrined in the Constitution: Freedom of Association : Labour Relations Everyone has the right to fair labour practices Every worker has the right to form and join a trade union and to participate in the union’s activities; Every worker has the right to strike
South Africa is rated as the number one country technologically advanced in Africa. IT standards have been applied to public sector organizations and has been praised for being used towards open source software. Open source software promote liability and transparency within organizations. South Africa also has good mobile and network coverage. The South African government’s goal is to provide broadband access through the country by 2030. There are a few improvements that need to be made regarding the high software piracy and low patents.
Free Trade Agreement Between 12 SADC Member States A FTA, with 85% duty-free trade achieved in 2008. The 15% of trade, constituting the “sensitive list”, is expected to be liberalised from 2009 to 2012 when SADC attains the status of a fully-fledged FTA with almost all tariff lines traded duty free. Most products
Phone-+266 2231 2544 Address-Thetsane Industrial Area, Maseru, Lesotho Top products: jeans, boys woven, woven jeans, woven garments, boys woven jeans
Phone-+266 2231 2986 Address Free Trade Agreement 12273-001-12, Lioli Road, Maseru Industrial Area, South Africa and the European Union (EU) The EU offered to liberalise 95% of its duties on South African orig- Maseru, Lesotho, A246 inating products by 2010. In turn, by 2012, South Africa offered Top products: knit ,cotton, non manufactured wooden to liberalise 86% of its duties on EU originating products. material, There is currently a review of the agreement underway, which is aimed at broadening the scope of product coverage. This is taking Phone-+27 31 902 8061 place under the auspices of the Economic Partnership Agreement Address-47 Jeffels Rd Prospecton Durban 27 (EPA) negotiations between SADC and the EU Free Trade Agreement SACU and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) -Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland Tariff reductions on selected goods Industrial goods (including fish and other marine products) and processed agricultural products. Basic agricultural products are covered by bilateral agreements with individual EFTA States
319136300 Telex 27 319028061 Top Products: knit, cotton, polyester, mens, pants, bedding Phone-+27 21 959 4911 Address Cnr Peter Barlow Drive and Sacks Circle, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 7530 Top products: yarn, ispm, yarn cif, nylon yarn, high tenacity, thread,
Brazil
Explanation
8
A massive consumer base and significant hydrocarbons, mineral and agricultural wealth will help to drive economic growth in the long term.
7
Low Shipping costs, high minimum wage, high taxes, and high living cost
Government
5
President is continuing with the socioeconomic policies implemented by former president to support economic growth, stabilize inflation, and alleviate poverty,but vulnerability of the current president remains a concern because of her involvement in the Petrobras scandal.
Location
10
Business Climate Costs
Risks
Social Stability
Located in South America leading to shorter lead times
4
Widespread public unrest, significant public distrust of the government, and record low presidential approval ratings can erode President Rousseff's governing mandate and result in a more challenging policymaking environment in the future.
7
Brazil’s political risk profile remains relatively stable and continues to place Latin America’s largest economy among the higher ranks of social stability and broad policy continuity in the region
South Africa
Explanation
8
The state has rich mineral resources and the continent's financial hub. South Africa's banking sector has remain broadly stable amid the global recession and subsequent recovery.
7
Sourcing Guidelines
7
Textile Industry
Trade Agreements
7
10
Textile and apparel goods in Brazil are one of the strongest and most representative in the world. 5th largest textile industry, ranking the eighth largest world producers of yarns, fabric, and knitwear, and ranks seven in the production of apparel. Approximately 9.8 billion pieces are produced every year, and Brazil is known for their beachwear items. High cotton availability leading to lower costs.
8
FTA, WTO, BRICS, IBSA; Keeping into consideration trade agreements with the U.S and South Africa
7
The cost of employing workers in Brazil is a significant risk for businesses, elevated by the highest labour taxes and mandatory social security contributions in Latin America, high minimum wages, and considerable hidden labour costs including vacation and '13th month' bonuses, food and transport allowances, and private healthcare provision.
There are seven ports, several modes of transport: sea, air
5
The government's black empowerment initiative should increase equality and the participation and ownership of financial resources although over the medium term the cost of compliance will be high. South Africa's worsening corruption profile particularly in political circles could deter investment.
8
South Africa's transition to democracy has been generally peaceful, with the country making considerable progress in addressing the deep-rooted inequalities of the past.
5
Employers in South Africa benefit from a relatively flexible workforce due to the low cost of hiring and firing workers, they can hire foreign expatriate workers. The supply chain management in South Africa's public sector needs an increase in nationally negotiating contracts in a greater use of strategic sourcing.
Socially responsible manufacturing, regulating fair labor laws and wages in the workplace.
Explanation
Moderate shipping costs, low minimum wage but meets basic needs
Political state is relatively independent institutions including the judiciary and security services
10
Brazil
Trained Work Force
The strong macroeconomic framework resulting in substantial capital inflows.Brazil has relatively little external debt. The proportion of people with secondary/tertiary education has witnessed a sharp rise ,and moreover, higher education is positively correlated with higher earning potential and exiting poverty.
South Africa
South Africa is a leading country in organic cotton production and manufacturing, sending out 40,000 tons a year. Local yarn manufacture San fibres supplies 80% of the sewing thread used in the world's apparel sewing operations. also produce leather vegetable fibers, wool, and Mohair
10
8
SADC Free Trade Agreement, The U.S is a member of SADC FTA. WTO Agreement
For companies looking to hire from South Africa's skilled labor force, the average wage can rise to around $2,000 USD per month for skilled workers and $3,500 per month for professionals
7
Socio-eco-political
6
Total
79
83
7.18
7.5
Average
Explanation
8
The South African economy is the most developed of those in Africa. The country has weathered the global economic crisis relatively well due to strict government regulation of the banking sector. The South African government has collaborated with other developing countries to ensure safer urban biodiversity and is keen on improving the country's environment indicators
Brazil Sonolin Conf Ltd Jolitex Ternille
South Africa
Plooma Industria Ecomercio Ltd.
Lesotho Precious Garments (Pty) Ltd.
Expeditors International Durban (Dur)
Sans Fibres (Pty) Ltd.
Abilities
8
9
8
Abilities
9
9
8
Capacity
8
7
8
Capacity
9
8
8
Lead Time
9
9
9
Lead Time
9
7
9
Quality
8
10
9
Quality
8
8
9
Customers
7
9
8
Customers
9
7
7
Sourcing Guidelines
9
10
7
Sourcing Guidelines
10
9
8
Services Offered
7
9
9
Services Offered
9
9
6
Strategic Outlook
8
9
8
Strategic Outlook
9
8
9
Total
64
72
66
Total
81
65
64
Average
8
9
8.25
10.13
8.13
8
Average
Brazil Fabrics
(Linens)
Mill
Style
Jolitex Ternile
style#3
Description
Cost per 1.5 yds
25% organic cotton/75%soybeans
Yield
$10.50
Brazil
Total 15.75
Total Fabric cost
$15.75
Vender
Style#
Cost per unit
linen Thread
San Fibres
style#3
$1.30
Quantity $1.30
Packaging
Jolitex Ternile
style#4
Description
Cost per 1.5 yds Yield
50% organic cotton/50%soybeans
$9.00
Total 13.5
$13.50
Components Ogranic Thread
$13.50
Vender
Style#
Cost per unit
San Fibres
style#4
$0.75
Quantity
Total component cost Jolitex Ternile
King 100"x90"
$0.40
Queen 90"x88"
$0.40
Full 60"x80"
$0.30
Twin 60"x47"
$0.30
$0.75
Packaging Poly Bag
Total Packaging costs
Jolitex Ternile King 20"x40" Standard 20"x32
$1.40
$0.20 $0.10
Total Packaging costs
Vender
$0.30
Jolitex Ternile
King
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Full
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
King
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Standard
12 pre pack
Packing
Total Packing cost Labor
Style
Total Fabric cost
Total component cost
Packing
Mill
$15.75
Components
Poly Bag
Fabrics
(Pillows)
Vender
Total Packing cost Vender
Style
# of hours
Labor
Vender
Style
# of hours
Jolitex Ternile
King
$1.11
4
$4.44
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
$1.11
3
$3.33
Jolitex Ternile
King
$1.11
2
$2.22
Jolitex Ternile
Full
$1.11
3
$3.33
Jolitex Ternile
Standard
$1.11
2
$2.22
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
$1.11
2
$2.22
Total cost of Labor
$13.32
Overall Price
$31.77
Total cost of Labor Overall Price
$4.44 $18.99
Cost Sheets Cont. Brazil Fabrics
Brazil
(Comforters)
Mill
Style
Jolitex Ternile
style#2
Description
Cost per 1.5 yds
50% organic cotton/50%soybeans
Yield
$9.00
13.5
Total Fabric cost Components Ogranic Thread
Fabrics
Total $13.50 $13.50
Vender
Style#
Cost per unit
San Fibres
style#2
$0.75
Ogranic Thread
Total component cost
0.75
Jolitex Ternile
King 108"x92"
$1.10
Queen 92"x92"
$0.90
Full 76"x80"
$0.80
Twin 68"x86"
$0.70 $3.50
style#1
Cost per 1.5 yds
50% organic cotton/50%soybeans
Yield
$9.00
Total 13.5
$13.50 $13.50
Vender
Style#
Cost per unit
San Fibres
style#1
$0.75
Quantity $0.75
Jolitex Ternile
King
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Full
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
12 pre pack
Vender
Style
Jolitex Ternile
King 100"x90"
$0.80
Queen 90"x88"
$0.70
Full 60"x80"
$0.60
Twin 60"x47"
$0.50
Total Packaging costs Packing
Vender
$2.60 Vender Jolitex Ternile
King
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Full
12 pre pack
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
12 pre pack
Total Packing cost
Total Packing cost Labor
Jolitex Ternile
Description
Total component cost
Poly Bag
Total Packaging costs Packing
Style
Packaging
Packaging Poly Bag
Mill
Total Fabric cost Components
Quantity
(Blankets)
Labor
# of hours
Jolitex Ternile
King
$1.11
10
$11.10
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
$1.11
9
$9.99
Jolitex Ternile
Full
$1.11
9
$9.99
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
$1.11
8
$8.88
Total cost of Labor
$39.96
Overall Price
$57.71
Vender
Style
# of hours
Jolitex Ternile
King
$1.11
5
$5.55
Jolitex Ternile
Queen
$1.11
5
$5.55
Jolitex Ternile
Full
$1.11
4
$4.44
Jolitex Ternile
Twin
$1.11
4
$4.44
Total cost of Labor
$19.98
Overall Price
$36.83
SCAD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Date Created: Date Revised:
Style:
color and sketch SHEET
COMPANY NAME: Soy Luxe STYLE#: 1 Blanket Description: Stone washing gives the fabric its soft and plush, pleasingly rumpled hand. The coverlet is offered in a range of solid colors and finished with a simple bound edge, for endless CLASSIFICATION: versatility and effortless layering.
Naturally luxurious, our blanket pairs the plush touch of soy fabric and the lightweight warmth of cotton. washed to create a subtly puckered texture. Each color reverses to ivory, offering two ways to layer.
Address located in LA PHONE: 323-567-894 FAX:(323)-689-1270
Style # 1- blanket
BILL OF MATERIALS
Item
Bedding
SEASON:
Description / Details
Winter 2016 Cotton
COLORWAY: Ash, Powder, Navy Blue, Olive Green, White SWATCH:
Season:
PM:
50% organic cotton! 50% soybeans Navy Blue Ivory
Powder
Description:
100% organic cotton very durable
100% soy fibers largely biodegradable, so it has a minimal impact on environment and landfills.
Winter 2016
Soyfabric
Soy Luxe
Stitch
Overlocked stitch is used to bound the edge with a thread count of 300
Hem
There is no hem for this item
Stone washing gives the fabric its soft and plush, pleasingly rumpled hand. The coverlet is offered in a range of solid colors and finished with a simple bound edge, for endless versatility and effortless layering. Naturally luxurious, our blanket pairs the plush touch of soy fabric and the lightweight warmth of cotton. We washed it to create a subtly puckered texture. Each color reverses to ivory, offering two ways to layer.
Wash/Finish: Stonewashed
Size
King “100x99”
Olive Green
Queen “90x88" Full “60x80" Twin “60x47”
Fold Size:
King 25”x24” Queen 22”x22" Full 15”x20" Twin “15x11”
Packing:
Poly Bag
1st Delivery: February 25 2016 Target Price:
!
!
50%cotton! 50% soybeans
N/A
DATED CREATED: 02/10/2016
DATED MODIFIED: 02/25/2016
Comments
flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without !Aruining the product
versatile each color reverses to ivory, offering two ways to layer. The Label will be stitched as a flap on the ivory side of the blanket it will only provide the company name.
Comments:
A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product.
Main Label
SoyLuxe (product)
Care Label
Machine washable. For whites and light colors: We recommend machine washing on the gentle or delicate cycle with warm water and nonphosphate soap. For dark colors: We recommend machine washing on gentle or delicate cycle with cold water and non-phosphate soap. Line dry, or tumble dry low and remove promptly. Use a warm iron on cotton, or a hot iron on linen, as needed. We do not recommend using whiteners as bleaching agents may diminish the brilliance and depth of the colors; when needed, use only nonchlorine bleach.
DATED RELEASED: April 1 2016
Content Label
50%cotton,50%soy
Color Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
Size Twin-King
Twin-King
Qty Usage / Placement Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the cotton is used for this product. Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the soy fabric is used for this product.
SCAD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Style:
Style #2 Comforters
BILL OF MATERIALS Item
color and sketch SHEET
COMPANY NAME: Soy Luxe Description: Made from pure organic cotton inside out. At 600 fill power, very heavyweight .Box stitching keeps the fill evenly distributed
STYLE#: 2 CLASSIFICATION:
Cotton
Bedding
SEASON:
Description / Details
COLORWAY: Ash, Powder, Navy Blue, Olive Green, White SWATCH:
Soyfabric
Winter 2016
Soy Luxe
Ash
PM:
Stitch
100% organic cotton very durable
100% soy fibers largely biodegradable, so it has a minimal impact on environment and landfills.
Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
For the comforters there is box stitching with the basic chain stitch so that the cotton inside is spread evenly there is also a 220 thread count throughout the whole comforter. The thread used will be cotton organic thread.
Combined natural materials with uncompromising quality. Made from pure organic cotton inside out. At 600 fill power, this heavyweight will keep you toasty on the coldest nights. Box stitching keeps the fill evenly distributed, so you stay perfectly warm right down to your toes.
50% organic cotton! 50% soybeans Navy Blue
! Description:
Powder
Wash/Finish:
Stonewashed
Size
King 108”x92”
Hem
The stitch 1” and the slip stitch is used for the hem so that the hem is invisible
Queen 92”x92” Full 76”x80”
Olive Green Fold Size:
King 27”x23” Queen 23”x23” Full 19”x20” Twin 17”x21”
Packing:
1st Delivery:
Poly Bag
February 25 2016
Target Price:
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50%cotton! 50% soybeans
DATED CREATED: 02/10/2016
N/A
DATED MODIFIED: 02/25/2016
Comments:
A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product
Main Label
DATED RELEASED: April 1 2016
Filled with organic cotton A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product
Care Label
Soy Luxe (product name) Always protect your comforter from direct contact with body oils. Launder no more than once every two to three years unless there is obvious soiling; more frequent washing will shorten the life of your comforter. Machine wash in an oversized machine without a center agitator, using warm water and mild detergent on the delicate cycle. Check seams and fabric before washing; if weakness is evident, do not home launder. In order to fully dry the down clusters and to prevent mildew from forming, thoroughly dry on low heat well beyond the point where the outer fabric feels dry (approximately 3–4 hours). Place a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls inside the dryer to aid in the drying process. Air-dry for an additional 24 hours to release any moisture. In between laundering, occasionally place comforter outside in fresh air and direct sun to restore freshness. Frequent fluffing will help retain loft.
Comments Content Label
Color Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
Winter 2016 Season:
Address located in LA PHONE: 323-567-894 FAX:(323)-689-1270 SKETCH:
Date Created: Date Revised:
50%cotton,50%soy
Size
Twin-King
Twin-King
Qty
Usage / Placement Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the cotton is used for this product. Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the soy fabric is used for this product.
SCAD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Date Created: Date Revised:
Style:
Style #3 linens
BILL OF MATERIALS
Item
color and sketch SHEET
COMPANY NAME: Soy Luxe Description: luscious drape and relaxed texture
Address located in LA PHONE: 323-567-894 FAX:(323)-689-1270
Description / Details
STYLE#: 3 linens CLASSIFICATION:
Bedding
SEASON:
Winter 2016
Cotton
Season:
COLORWAY: Ash, Powder, Navy Blue, Olive Green, White SWATCH: Ash
PM:
50% organic cotton! 50% soybeans
Soy Luxe
Stitch
100% soy fibers largely biodegradable, so it has a minimal impact on environment and landfills.
For the linens the overcast stitch is used there is also a 1000 thread count the higher the thread count the delicate the product is. The thread used will be linen thread.
Even more absorbent and breathable than cotton, and more insulating as well, linen will keep you cooler and drier on warm nights and warmer on cold nights, too. It has luscious drape and relaxed texture,sheeting give those qualities free rein with stone washed fabric that feels wonderfully soft . It is durable,so it gets better with laundering and time.
Navy Blue
Powder
Soyfabric
Winter 2016
100% organic cotton very durable
Description: Wash/Finish: Stonewashed Size
King “100x90”
Hem
1/2” flat hemmed less noticeable as possible
Queen “90x88” Full “60x80”
Olive Green
Twin “60x47”
Fold Size: Packing: 1st Delivery: Target Price:
Comments:
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very lightweight and thin
All 15x11
Poly Bag February 25 2016
A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product.
Main Label
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N/A
100% soybean fabric
Care Label
DATED CREATED: 02/10/2016
DATED MODIFIED: 02/25/2016 The Label will be stitched as a flap on the linens so it will only provide the company name. A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer
Comments
!would like to take it off without ruining the product
SoyLuxe (name product) Our linen is machine washable. We recommend machine washing on the gentle or delicate cycle with like colors, with cold water and a natural, plant based laundry detergent. We do not recommend using whiteners, as bleaching agents may diminish the brilliance and depth of the colors; when needed, use only non-chlorine bleach. Line dry, or tumble dry low and remove promptly. Use a steamer as needed. Use a hot iron as needed.
DATED RELEASED: April 1 2016 Content Label
25%cotton,75%soy
Color Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
Size Twin-King
Twin-King
Qty
Usage / Placement Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 25% of the cotton is used for this product. Front and back; the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 75% of the soy fabric is used for this product.
SCAD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Date Created: Date Revised:
Style:
BILL OF MATERIALS
Item
color and sketch SHEET
COMPANY NAME: Soy Luxe
Description / Details
Address located in LA PHONE: 323-567-894 FAX:(323)-689-1270 SKETCH:
CLASSIFICATION:
Bedding
SEASON:
Winter 2016
Cotton
GARMENT LABEL: COLORWAY: Ash, Powder, Navy Blue, Olive Green, White SWATCH: 50% organic cotton! 50% soybeans
Ash
Season: PM:
Navy Blue
Powder Back
Description: Wash/Finish:
Olive Green
soyfabric
Winter 2016
100% soy fibers largely biodegradable, so it has a minimal impact on environment and landfills.
Has a back envelope closure. Soy Luxe has removed the side opening and excess material for a modern design that will keep your pillow properly enclosed and supported. It is cool and crisp to the touch with a matte finish. Soft, lightweight and stonewashed for a lived-in feel. There is a 300 thread count are trousseau quality. Classic percale plain weave is durable and has a wonderfully crisp hand, yet supple feel on the skin. Some say this is the perfect summer sheet, but if you are a “warm sleeper” this is your all-season sheet.
Stonewashed
Size
King “20x40”
Hem
The stitch 1” and the chain stitch is used for the hem so that the hem is visible for the back of the pillow
Standard “20x32” King “5x8” Standard “5x10”
Front Packing:
Poly Bag
1st Delivery:
February 25 2016
Target Price:
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DATED CREATED: 02/10/2016
Main Label
N/A
DATED MODIFIED: 02/25/2016 In the back of the pillow there is a envelope closure A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product
Comments
Comments:
A flap of the label is provided just in the case the customer would like to take it off without ruining the product It comes in sets of two
DATED RELEASED: April 1 2016
Care Label Other
Size
Standard and King
100% organic cotton very durable
Soy Luxe
Fold Size:
50%cotton! 50% soybeans
Color Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
STYLE#: 4
Has a back envelope closure. It is cool and crisp to the touch with a matte finish. Soft, lightweight and stonewashed for a lived-in feel. There is a 300 thread count ,classic percale plain weave is durable and has a wonderfully crisp hand, yet supple feel on the skin.
Description:
Style #4 pillow cases
Soy Luxe (name of product) All of our products are machine washable. For whites and light colors: We recommend machine washing on the gentle or delicate cycle with warm water and non-phosphate soap. For dark colors: We recommend machine washing on gentle or delicate cycle with cold water and non-phosphate soap. Line dry, or tumble dry low and remove promptly. Use a warm iron on cotton, or a hot iron on linen, as needed. We do not recommend using whiteners as bleaching agents may diminish the brilliance and depth of the colors; when needed, use only non-chlorine bleach. 50%cotton,50%soy
Ash Powder Navy Blue White Light olive green
Standard and King
Qty Usage / Placement
Front and back the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the cotton is used for this product Front and back the cotton and the soy fabric is a blended so 50% of the soy fiber is used for this product
Unit Breakdown 830,250
Line Plan
/12
Style #1
Blankets
20%
190,350
13612.5
Style #2
Comforters
10%
179,900
6806.25
Style #3
Linens
33%
218,350
22460.625
Style #4
Pillow Cases
37%
241,650
25183.125
Style #
Size
Style #1
Twin
$160.00 $30,456,000.00
$96.00 $18,273,600.00 $12,182,400.00
60%
Style #1
Full
$200.00 $38,070,000.00
$120.00 $22,842,000.00 $15,228,000.00
60%
Style #1
Queen
$248.00 $47,206,800.00
$148.80 $28,324,080.00 $18,882,720.00
60%
Style #1
King
$398.00 $75,759,300.00
$238.80 $45,455,580.00 $30,303,720.00
60%
Season Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Style #
Name
Style #1
Blankets
16,500
16,000
16,250
17,100
16,800
15,200
Style #2
Comforters
15,000
14,500
14,600
15,200
15,100
15,500
Style #3
Linens
19,500
19,200
19,500
20,000
19,500
17,100
Style #4
Pillow Cases
21,000
21,000
21,500
22,100
20,800
19,500
Total
72,000
70,700
71,850
74,400
72,200
67,300
Line Plan
MU%=40% Season Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Qts
Total
Retail per Unit
Retail Total
Retail per Unit
Cost per Unit
Retail Total
Cost Total
Cost per Unit
Margin
Cost Total
Margin %
Style #
Size
Margin
Style #2
Twin
$198.00 $35,620,200.00
$118.80 $22,613,580.00 $13,006,620.00
Style #2
Full
$220.00 $39,578,000.00
$132.00 $23,746,800.00 $15,831,200.00
Style #2
Queen
$348.00 $62,605,200.00
$208.80 $37,563,120.00 $25,042,080.00
Style #2
King
$499.00 $89,770,100.00
$299.40 $53,862,060.00 $35,908,040.00
Style #
Name
Style #1
Blankets
14,800
14,500
14,500
15,200
16,700
16,800
190,350
Style #3
Twin
$128.00 $24,364,800.00
$76.80 $16,769,280.00 $7,595,520.00
Style #2
Comforters
15,200
15,200
14,500
14,850
15,000
15,250
179,900
Style #3
Full
$158.00 $34,499,300.00
$94.80 $20,699,580.00 $13,799,720.00
Style #3
Linens
16,500
16,000
15,900
16,500
18,900
19,750
218,350
Style #3
Queen
$178.00 $38,866,300.00
$106.80 $23,319,780.00 $15,546,520.00
Style #4
Pillow Cases
19,250
19,100
18,850
19,100
19,600
19,850
241,650
Style #3
King
$198.00 $43,233,300.00
$118.80 $25,939,980.00 $17,293,320.00
Total
65,750
64,800
63,750
65,650
70,200
71,650
830,250
Style #4
Twin
$58.00 $14,015,700.00
$34.80
Style #4
King
$78.00 $18,848,700.00
$46.80 $11,309,220.00 $7,539,480.00
$8,409,420.00 $5,606,280.00
Soy Luxe Pillows
Winter 2016 Line Sheet Powder Materials: 50% Cotton, 50% Soybeans Oliver Green
Linens Materials: 25% Cotton, 75% Soybeans
Ash
Navy Blue
Blankets Materials: 50% Cotton, 50% Soybeans
Comforters Materials: 50% Cotton, 50% Soybeans
Soy Luxe chose Brazil because it is one of the leading countries that produce soybeans. Although our bedding contains mainly soybeans we wanted to incorporate organic cotton, which is also produced in Brazil. It is also located in South America, which makes it convenient to keep in contact with our manufacturers and near the South Atlantic Ocean . Brazil is in close proximity to the United States, which means trips to suppliers and manufacturers would be much shorter and quicker than flying to another country. Taxation is high, but shipping is cheap, the cost of shipping a 40ft freight is $1,250. The lead time from Sao Paulo to New York is 20-14 days. There are currently many organizations and laws bringing awareness to environmental issues, protecting our environment, and helping people change their habits to help the environment. Aside from sustainability being one of our biggest factors, we were concerned about labor laws too. Brazil has fair wages and the labor laws are enforced. South Africa was also a good choose for Soy Luxe they sell more than 40,000 tons per year and they have plenty other natural resources that could be beneficial to Soy Luxe such as vegetable fibres. They are all about sustainability whether it is in the workplace or outside of it. They look out for their employees seeing as 80% of their factory workers are women SA has set of laws to make sure that they are protected. Also the lead time is not that long from 22-31 days is the range from east coast Savannah, GA to west coast San Francisco,CA being the longest. For a 40ft container the price would range from $3,0003,485 which is relatively a good price range of how SA is from the United States. Another good factor about SA is that most of their textiles decorative surfaces are hand made for future movement for the company if we would like to add embellishments we could get them hand made and do a free fair wage, where the artists set their price. Supplier reasoning: After keeping in mind our corporate social responsibilities, we wanted to pick suppliers and manufacturers that shared the same values as us. We cared about the customers that will buying their products. While taking into consideration the chemicals that are used and how it would affect their customers. We picked our suppliers based on factors of sustainability and the process that they go through to produce cotton, soybeans, and textiles. We wanted our manufacturers to care about the health of their customers and workers as much as we do.
South Africa and Brazil are the best match for the Soy Luxe company’s profile, cost requirements and products because each country’s political and economic state are very favorable. The quality of the business environment in each country is in good which attracted our investment. These manufacturers benefit us because they specialize in organic bedding, source their own material and produce their own products. This reduces the amount of supply chain channels to ensure close monitoring of company compliance with regulations of labor and sustainable sourcing of materials.
Soy Luxe strives to provide the best quality bedding products for our customers. We care about all the people that are invested in our brand whether it is the farmers, manufacturers or buyers. We push to have organic materials and taking the appropriate actions to preserve the environment and not cause more damage to it.
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