ECO & FAIRTRAde
LAIDBACK LONDON Since 2002
Walk, don’t run.
Laidback london was born out of a desire to go back to basics. To make products the old fashioned way - by hand, using traditional techniques. To work with the imperfections to create naturally unique and individual products. Timeless pieces that are made to last, that wear better with age.
Having moved to London in 1997, the label’s founder wanted to bring back a part of the laid-back lifestyle he had experienced growing up on the coastal town of Mombasa to the big city. The first pair of laidback london sandals were sold from a market stall on Portebello Road in the summer of 2002.
Giving back. Making a difference.
Laidback London has established an infrastructure that creates jobs, provides sustainable incomes for the workers and preserves their skills and artistry. The work Laidback do has a positive social and economic impact- empowering local communities, giving hope and providing opportunities through education for future generations.
Made by hand. Keeping the processes handmade allows us to build the work force and create maximum employment. The leather, which is sourced from a local, family owned tannery is hand dyed and sundried before being cut by hand. The uppers are then hand embellished with tiny colourful beads using a technique that symbolises the traditions of the various local tribes. Different to any other, this painstaking method of sewing every fourth bead directly onto the leather can take one person up to half a day to embellish just two pairs of sandals.The uppers are then hand embellished with tiny colourful beads using a technique, which symbolises the traditions of the various local tribes.
The Originals. Best known for what has now become the brands signature line, laidback london sandals have a truly authentic, handmade feel.
PULL - IN Organic coton For its Glam + Moon Cotton (women) and its Shorty Cotton (men) collection, Pull-in has developed a palette of 100% organic and environmentally friendly cotton. Concerned with the quality of the undergarments and with environmental issues, Pull-in only works with partners who share their way of thinking. In this way, all manufacturing processes are certified OEKO-TEX, a label that quarantees consumers safe products that comply with ecological textile standards. The cotton Pull-in uses is made with 100% certified organic cotton yarn. It contains 95% organic fibres and 5% synthetic fibres (elastane), offering maximum comfort all day long.
Ink The ink used for printed garments and selected by Pull-in is non-toxic and pollutant-free as it does not contain solvents or heavy metals and thus completely respects your skin and the environment. The ink used for sublimation is also certified OEKO-TEX
Roeckl Bottle Bag - Roeckl’s line of bags with a green conscience The bag collection unites sustainability with modern design, and demonstrates with charming form how PET material can be newly interpreted Society is undergoing radical changes: increasingly globalisation and digitisation are changing living conditions as well as uses and requirement of products. At the same time, people long for ethical values and individuality. Sustainable activities and environmental awareness are becoming increasingly important. The long-established company Roeckl is aware of its ecological responsibilities, and isn’t solely making a fashion statement with its line of bags ‘Bottle Bag’. The eco-friendly ‘Bottle Bag’ is made out of recycled PET, cleverly reversing the recycling process: from bottles to bags! The classic sporty bag line captivates with its beautiful shapes, its ultra-light weight and its wonderful variety of colours and sizes. The bags are spacious and hard-wearing, and the choice of colours leaves nothing to be desired: from a summery white, a sunny mango shade, fresh lime and rich jungle green to oxblood red, dark navy blue, radiant waterfall blue and classic olive brown as well as a colourful butterfly print - the bags, which come in six practical sizes ranging from cosmetic bags to weekenders, are the perfectly-matched companion for every situation. The brilliantly coloured recycled PET canvas is foldable and washable, and is combined with vegetable-tanned calf leather elements. A removable carrying strap ensures optimal comfort for the wearer when carrying heavy luggage.
NOOSA NOOSA-Amsterdam TATU series The tatu series by NOOSA Amsterdam is inspired by the rich history of the tattoo, which was brought over to Europe in 1769 from Tahiti in French Polynesia. We collect this art form all over the world, bring it together and distribute it overseas. Collecting memories of faraway journeys. Remembering adventures in faraway lands. And providing protection for the many adventures that still lie ahead of you.
Product infoRMATION: The Noosa Amsterdam classic skinny tatu bracelet is made of 100% naturally tanned leather. This tatu series has a tattoo design specially developed by Noosa Amsterdam.
handmade. with passion. NOOSA-Amsterdam chunks are made by hand by our passionate chunk artists in Nepal, Peru and Bali. Always with respect for man and nature. We mainly use natural, local materials during this artisan process. By doing so, each chunk becomes unique and authentique. In the Nepal, Peru and Bali workshops we offer employment and training to over four hundred chunk artists, coordinated by our fair trade partners. This allows all our men and women the opportunity to develop their talents and to support their families with the fair wages they earn.
O’NEILL ECONEILL ; all items are made from organic cotton.
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DAKINE An active outdoor lifestyle depends on a healthy environment and we are committed to design with the future in mind. All DAKINE packs and bags are manufactured with PVC-free materials that respect the environment. Our recycled line, manufactured from recycled PET bottles, goes one step further, keeping the same quality, functionality and design standards that have built DAKINE’s reputation over the years.