We are driven by the belief that creative expression and environmental compassion are capable of coexisting - to create in the 21st century is to do so responsibly. Our business is an opportunity not only to create art and support creatives, but to promote sustainable solutions in design.

Note ~ specific sustainability information relating to each of our products is detailed in our product descriptions and in our journal.

 

ESG Sponsorships

 

We are proud supporters of Berlin-based non-profit Drip by Drip. 

Their work and vision for sustainable reform in the fashion industry is closely aligned with our long-term goals for Blue Nude.

Drip by Drip implements practical aid in manufacturing hubs of developing countries, such as installing water filtration systems and providing mobile medical units in Bangladesh, giving garment workers access to clean water and healthcare.

 

Manufacturing

 

All of our products are designed at our studio in East London.

We prioritize local manufacturing and suppliers with social responsibility initiatives.

Our manufacturing partners:

Fabrika: A small-batch manufacturer based in South London, specializing in high-end production. A fellow female-led business, we have watched our companies grow together over the years.

London Sewing Services: A small-batch manufacturer based in North London, specializing in high-end production. They work with many emerging and established designers across the city.

Adamley: A GOTS-certified manufacturer of silk products in Langley, UK. Located in the English countryside, Adamley sources water from its own reservoir. They are dedicated to improving their manufacturing facilities to reduce their environmental impact, from installing a high-efficiency burner in their boiler room to replacing their roof to reduce heat loss and improve energy efficiency.

Loop Studio: A creative knitwear lab based in South London. They work with many independent and avant garde emerging designers in the city.

Another Knitted Thing: An independent knitwear lab located in Manchester, led by knitwear engineer Victoria Salmon.

Manusa: An artisan social cooperative based in Tuscany, Italy. 'Manusa' in sanskrit means 'human'. As a social cooperative Manusa hires and trains socially fragile people to encourage rediscovery of personal creative skills while preserving local artisan craft in their area of Italy. 

Blue Nude is committed to fulfilling its legal obligations to suppliers, paying fair wages, and supporting workers rights in the garment industry.

 

Materials

 

We prioritize the use of natural, organic, recycled, deadstock, waste-sourced, and bio-fabricated materials. Waste is of a large concern to us - we keep our fabric scraps and are avid recyclers.

Our brand, size, and care labels are from an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified weaver based in Wales.

Specific details regarding material composition can be found in our product descriptions or in our journal.

 

Packaging

 

We understand ecommerce-driven waste creation is a huge problem for the environment. We've prioritized recycled, compostable, lightweight (to create less carbon emissions during transit), and environmentally-certified packaging solutions.

 

Apparel

Our apparel products are shipped in a 100% compostable mailer. After removing the shipping labels, your mailer will decompose after six months in a household compost, or after three months in a commercial compost, leaving no harmful residues behind. Our stickers are also compostable as they are printed with soy-based inks.

Our tissue paper is made of 100% recycled pulp and our comp cards are printed on FSC-certified paper.

 

Our Future

The world of sustainability is exciting and quickly evolving. A revolution in bio-fabricated materials is on the horizon and the ability to be a sustainable business has never been so accessible. Blue Nude strives to embrace developments in materials, certification, and human welfare as they come to market. 

Sustainability is a moving target, not a set goal, and we are dedicated to constant improvement and education in this area.