Sustainability & Responsibility
Henrik Vibskov aims to be as environmentally and socially responsible as they can. Six years ago, the brand changed its approach in their design and production process since the rise of awareness surrounding the fashion industry and the environment. The term sustainability is often used in a wide variety of contexts within the fashion industry. This can be attributed to the multitude of aspects within the fashion life cycle which have the potential to negatively impact the environment and the mix of approaches brands take to be seen to be tackling these issues.
At Henrik Vibskov, when it comes to being environmentally aware, the design and production process is the main focus - more specifically choosing responsible materials for new collections.
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Organic Cotton from plant to fabric is natural and non-toxic due to the absence of pesticidies and synthetic fertilizers. GMO Free products consist of natural genetic material and composition ensuring no synthetic intervention in the form of genentically modified organisms'. Natural Defoliation refers to the practice of allowing plants to mature at a consistent rate with its environment rather than artificially expediting the process through unnatural means. Untreated Seeds refers to seeds that are not exposed to various pesticides, synthentic fertilizers or any other physical intervention. |
Recycled Polyester is used in an effort to reduce plastic waste that would otherwise be discarded in landfills, oceans and other harmful locations. EcoVero™ is a more sustainable viscose made using sustainable wood derived from sustainablly managed sources that are certified in Europe, instead of bamboo or eucalyptus, which is commonly used in normal viscose production. EcoVero™ produces a lower water and Co2 impact of up to 50% which helps to combat climate change.
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Recycled PET Bottles provides a sustainable solution to feathers and other down materials. The recycled materials reduces both the potential for waste and also the long term environmental impact of each product. Recycled PET Bottles goes through the process of re-melting, which is then pressed through spinnerets, leaving them as threads. The threads can then be used as yarns and used for spinning, creating materials that are used in garments.
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Recycled Cotton is used in an effort to reduce plastic waste that would otherwise be discarded in landfills, oceans and other harmful locations.
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Linen represents one of the most biodegradable and durable textiles within the fashion industry. Comprised of flax plant fibres linen has antibacterial qualities due the fabric specific weaving technique. When processed organically linen produces minimal water pollution.
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Tencel is a sustainable fabric with simialr qualities to viscose & Modal. Tencel is produced via certified wood sources making it entirely compostable & biodegradable. The nautral fiber characteristics of Tencel reduces its overall impact on the environment.
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