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The Brand Bio

Founders:

Aline Lima and Daniela Trece

Established:

2017

Headquarters:

London, UK

Country of Manufacture:

Brazil

The idea for SixtyNinety was born during the Burning Man Festival - a great place for new projects to take shape - and the company was founded by best friends Aline Lima and Daniela Trece.

Aline and Daniela had the desire to develop a brand in line with sustainable practices from textile to packaging. While the brand creates beachwear, their work is really done in sourcing textiles and producing using new technologies. The brand is always in tune with the latest developments, discovering yarns and ways of production that will not have a negative impact on the environment. Sixtyninety designs are 100% produced in a small factory in Brazil, ran by women. When you buy SixtyNinety apparel, you know who makes your clothes.

Sexy and sustainable come together in SixtyNinety, which has the EU Ecolabel and Amni Soul eco label. The brand has taken away all unnecessary elastic bands, and designs their pieces tailored to the female body - seamless, extra soft and sexy.

Ethics and Aesthetics

Highlights from SixtyNinety's environmental, social, and personal commitments

Environmental Commitments

Animal-friendly, Cruelty-free

Vegetarian company that does not use leather, skins, fur or feathers in any of its collections or products
No animal testing: prohibits the testing of products or ingredients on animals
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
Ethical sourcing of feathers: does not use feathers or down obtained from the live plucking of birds

Environmental Conservation Efforts and Practices

Protects the local environment and its biodiversity in the areas of operation
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
Has publicly available water reduction targets
Energy efficiency: takes steps to reduce energy usage, increase energy efficiency and educates its staff on best practices

Ethical Sourcing of Raw Materials

Rainforest Alliance Certified: products are recognised for originating or containing components sourced from Rainforest Alliance certified farms or forests
Raw materials originating from nature are sourced from sustainably managed ecosystems
Uses natural and/or biodegradable fabrics in its collections and products
Uses recycled materials (e.g. cotton, nylon etc.)

Sustainable Marketing and Packaging Materials

Uses environmentally-friendly packaging and marketing materials made from recycled, recyclable, FSC and/or PEFC certified materials

Sustainable Product Design

Considers social and environmental factors during the design process and product development stages
Designs its products to last and withstand many wears over the years
Designs its products to be recycled or reused

Ethical and Sustainable Production / Manufacturing

Manufacturing and Production Processes

Sources 26-50% of its raw materials and labour with local, independent suppliers
Works with recognised ethical factories
Provides employment opportunities for marginalised communities through its production
Manufactures its collections and products in limited quantities, avoiding mass production
Production facilities have systems in place to reduce water and energy consumption (e.g. Ozone Technology)
Practices eco-friendly screen printing and dyeing in the development of its fabrics
Practices digital textile printing to minimise wastage
Has systems in place to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
Ensures it monitors its own toxic chemical use during production
Ensures its suppliers monitor the use of toxic chemicals in production

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 (e.g. pattern cutting etc.) to minimise fabric and material waste

Fur-free

Does not, and has never, used any and all types of fur in its collections or any products

Design and Material Innovation

Involved in the development of innovative, sustainable fabrics, specifically fabrics made with Amni Soul eco yarn
Uses fabrics engineered as smart clothing, designed to withstand wear and tear and for performance enhancement, specifically biodegradable, antibacterial and UV 50 protection fabrics

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
Ensures safe working conditions for all employees
Employees are incentivized to achieve environmental and social progress

Product Safety Assurance

Products do not use finishes, paints, and/or adhesives containing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content
Products are PVC-free
Uses non-toxic dyes for its fabrics and other materials

Fair Trade Practices

Conducts audits of its suppliers to ensure compliance with international labour 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
No child or forced labour: supplier/s have policies in place preventing any child and/or forced labour

Traceable Supply and Manufacturing Chain

Has policies and systems in place to maintain knowledge of and manage relationships within its supply chains

Charitable, Philanthropic

Has formed an alliance with a philanthropic cause supporting social and/or environmental issues
Donates a portion of its profits to a charitable cause

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