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The Brand Bio

Founder:

Katrine Drost Lewinsky

Established:

2012

Headquarters:

Denmark and UK

Country of Manufacture:

Italy

Dear Denier's mission is to be a positive factor in society on as many levels as possible. The brand sees itself as part of an ecosystem, where they can positively influence customers, suppliers, the community around us, and the environment.

The brand creates solutions that overcome the environmental and ethical challenges of modern hosiery, lingerie, and activewear production. Hosieries represent one of the greatest challenges in the textile industry with mass over-consumption, poor quality, and heavily polluting production.

Dear Denier exists to bring about change that benefits the industry and society as a whole, merging fashion, science, and decency. The brand promotes diversity and has built a community based on transparency, trust, and a good heart.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from Dear Denier's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Has sustainability progress targets and policies in place to achieve these
Uses water respectfully and aims to reduce its water consumption
Uses water systems designed to minimise water consumption and educates its staff on best practices for water conservation
More than 50% of energy used comes from renewable sources
Energy efficiency: takes steps to reduce energy usage, increase energy efficiency and educates its staff on best practices
Offices, stores, factories are designed and built for environmental conservation and efficiency
Product take-back scheme: takes back preloved products and/or packaging for reuse, recycling or disposal
Works with factories that have the ISO 14001 certification, which is an international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system. The standard provides a framework for organisations to demonstrate their commitment to the environment and help reduce their environmental impact.

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly packaging and marketing materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials
Packaging materials are designed to be reused, recycled and/or upcycled
Uses biodegradable and/or compostable packaging and/or marketing materials
Does not include any single-use plastic in its packaging

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems
Ensures responsible and ethical sourcing policies are implemented within its supply chain
Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products
Uses organic materials in its production
Uses materials that are Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified
Meets standards set by established organizations in the sourcing and use of sustainable materials in production, including Global Recycled Standard and Responsible Wool Standard
Uses recycled materials

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages
Is committed to removing microplastic materials from all its products
Designs products according to an established sustainability benchmark and only uses certified materials for every product made
Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years
Designs its products to be recycled or reused
Implements product lifecycle management and holistic design solutions

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

Ensures that animal-based materials are from cruelty-free suppliers that track animal welfare
No endangered species: does not use materials or substances from species listed as endangered by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
Angora-free: does not use angora in its supply chain
Does not use feathers
The brand's products, excluding wool and cashmere items, are PETA approved vegan
The dyes, yarns, and other products used during the manufacturing process do not contain any animal ingredients and are not tested on animals

Ethical Production

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Outsources its manufacturing in Italy
Sources more than 50% of its raw materials and labour in Italy, from independent suppliers
Works with recognized ethical, certified, and independent factories in Italy
Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production
Production facilities have systems in place to reduce water and energy consumption
Practices eco-friendly screen printing and dyeing in the development of its fabrics
Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon-neutral: balances its carbon emissions by offsetting the equivalent amount
Ensures it monitors its own toxic chemical use during production
Ensures its suppliers monitor the use of toxic chemicals in production
Works with factories that have the ISO 9001 certification, which is the international standard for quality management. The standard demonstrates an organisation's ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements, and to demonstrate continuous improvement.

Waste Management and Recycling

Has taken steps to reduce its manufacturing waste and has targets in place to achieve this
Optimises its design and production to minimise fabric and material waste. The brand's knitted products ensure there is no material waste
Recycles more than 50% of its waste
Supports the reclamation and recycling of textile materials (fibres and fabrics)
The brand's products are made from recycled yarns and made on circular knitting machines in zero waste factories

Design and Material Innovation

Involved in the development of innovative, sustainable fabrics. The brand is currently working with the Danish government and Alborg University in Copenhagen in the production of a recycling machine to be able to make new tights out of old tights
Sources and uses innovative sustainable fabrics for its colletions and products

Personal and Social Commitments

Good Corporate Governance

Fair pay: All employees and subcontractors are paid the local minimum and/or living wage
Committed to and has policies/standards in place to ensure responsible labour practices and conditions (e.g. Code of Conduct)
Equal employment: ensures its hiring and employment practices do not, in any way, discriminate
Gender equality: implements a gender equal pay policy
Has policies in place to support and promote diversity and inclusion
Ensures safe working conditions for all employees
Employees are incentivized to achieve environmental and social progress
Provides training to artisans that are part of its supply chain
Works with factories that have the ISO 45001 certification, which is an international standard that aims to ensure a good working environment, with a continuous focus on the employees' physical and mental well-being. The ISO 45001 provides a framework to manage and control the risks that exist within the work environment. This helps reduce accidents and creates a safe and healthy workplace.

Fair Trade Practices

Conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure compliance with international labout standards
Has a policy in place that requires knowledge of its suppliers' social and environmental practices
Suppliers pay fairly: ensures that its suppliers pay employees and subcontractors the local minimum and/or living wage
Ensures no child or forced labour: has policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour throughout its entire supply chain

Product Safety Assurance

Products do not use finishes, paints, and/or adhesives containing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content
Uses materials that are Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex® certified
Products are PVC-free
Uses non-toxic dyes for its fabrics and other materials
Works with factories that are Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified. Oeko-Tex® is one of the world's best-known labels for testing harmful substances in textiles. This ensures high product safety for customer confidence.

Traceable Supply and Manufacturing Chain

Has policies and systems in place to maintain knowledge of and manage relationships within its supply chain
Utilises its own vertically integrated facilities for the production of its collections and products

Inclusivity and Diversity

The brand creates products that are suitable for diverse body types, offering an extensive size run that is beyond the standard extra-small to extra-large sizes
Garments and undergarments produced by the brand are specially designed to ensure the collection is suitable for and matches a wide and diverse range of skin tones

Charitable

Has formed an alliance with and donates a portion of its profits to Chooose, an organisation that makes businesses and individuals carbon balanced by investing in UN verified or Gold Standard CO2 reducing projects in developing countries - such as hydro power in Laos and wind power in Vietnam. This creates the most effective and fastest combat to climate change.

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