Time to be Balèse
I want to present you with an honest look at the who-what-how-where of the manufacturing process of each of Balèse's pieces.
As part of the slow-fashion movement, Balèse wishes to set up a system that is different from the classic Fall-Winter and Spring-Summer collections.
These will be limited and numbered editions of capsules that will be released according to the wind and my desires.
ECOLOGY
We use the most eco-responsible materials possible: natural, organic, certified, recycled or upcycled
Reduce pollution linked to transport by favouring quality materials Our suppliers are French or European
Use, if possible, eco-responsible dyes for the prints Use labels and packaging made of recycled cardboard Limit the use of plastic packaging as much as possible
ETHICS
Our natural materials come from sustainable agriculture or from sources labeled organic, FSC® or Lenzing™
Balèse is committed against animal suffering and does not use angora, leather, fur or horn in its collections
Usually, the articles proposed have the Standard 100 certification by OEKO-TEX®: Reliably controlled for harmful substances, they are harmless to health
SOCIAL
Our European partners are chosen for their commitment and their ethical and responsible approach. They guarantee decent working conditions for the workers
Our partner factories have the REACH standard: This standard ensures the protection of human health and the environment against the risks that can be posed by chemical products
Our jute bags made in India have the SA 8000 certification: It encompasses the conventions of the International Labour Organization, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This standard ensures social responsibility and decent working conditions. Thus we ensure that there is no child labor in factories or exploitation of staff.