Sustainability & Traceability
Can I recycle or donate my Emello garments?
Sustainability & Traceability We encourage our clients to recycle or donate Emello pieces through local charities or reuse schemes, supporting a more considered approach to wardrobe longevity. Many of our garments are crafted from certified, low-...
Do you offset your emissions from shipping?
Sustainability & Traceability We do offset the emissions from our shipping, reflecting our commitment to a more considered approach at every stage. Alongside this, we are actively building formal accounting for production-related emissions, with...
How do I trace the origin of my garment?
Sustainability & Traceability is at the heart of our approach. To discover the full origin story of your Emello piece—including fibre source and factory details—simply email [email protected] with your order information. We believe that traceability...
How do you choose your production partners?
Sustainability & Traceability : We choose our production partners with intention, focusing on a small network of ateliers known for their craft quality, recognised certifications, and transparent processes. Each partner is selected for their...
How do you ensure fair labour in your supply chain?
Sustainability & Traceability: We ensure fair labour in our supply chain through continuous collaboration with our partners, prioritising safe and respectful workplaces at every stage. Our approach is grounded in transparency and ongoing dialogue,...
How do you measure your carbon footprint?
Sustainability & Traceability We’re building a full, product-level approach to measuring our carbon footprint, reflecting our commitment to transparency and responsibility. At present, we’re actively reducing our environmental impact through...
How transparent is your full supply chain?
Sustainability & Traceability —We provide full visibility from fibre to final stitch—openly sharing people, processes and materials—and are working toward full tier-to-tier transparency. Detailed fibre- or factory-level traceability is available...
What are your sustainability commitments?
Sustainability & Traceability We are committed to full transparency and responsibility at every stage, from fibre to final stitch. Our pieces are crafted in partnership with ateliers who share our values of care and longevity, using certified...
What certifications do your factories hold?
Sustainability & Traceability Our factories are committed to responsible sourcing and full traceability. We work exclusively with partners who hold leading certifications, including FSC for wood-based fibres, TENCEL™ Lyocell with blockchain...
What does “Hand-finished” mean?
Sustainability & Traceability At Emello, “hand-finished” means each piece is completed by hand to ensure superior detail, fit, and finish. This approach reflects our commitment to slow-made, artisan-crafted quality—every stitch and seam is...
What is your stance on animal-based materials?
Sustainability Traceability We do not use fur or exotic skins in any of our pieces. The only animal-based materials we select are responsibly sourced fibers such as wool and cashmere, chosen for their longevity and gentle feel. Our commitment is...
What sustainable materials do you use?
Sustainability & Traceability: We are committed to using materials that are both thoughtfully sourced and fully traceable. Our collection features FSC- or PEFC-certified TENCEL™ Lyocell, which is blockchain-verified for transparency from forest to...