In the race for solutions, we choose simplicity.
We Use Local Suppliers
All garments are made in the UK in two factories; Blackhorse Lane Atelier, an independent specialist in denim and workwear dedicated to quality, community and having the lowest environmental impact possible. The other, Colourways Textiles Ltd is a third-generation family business that is part of the Fast Forward, sustainable supply chain program.
We Use One Fibre: Cotton
We use one fibre for our fabrics - cotton: either GOTS certified organic, Supima or leftover production cotton that would otherwise have ended up as waste. Cotton gets a lot of scrutiny, we know that re-use is best and grown organically, it does not contaminate the water cycle, can increase soil carbon and make for a more profitable livelihoods for farmers globally.
We Design Clothing to Last
Our garments are designed for quality, durability, to be repairable and last a long time by circular design expert, Janelle Hanna.
We Take Our Garments Back
Customers can return all garments to us for re-use or recycling when they are no longer needed through our takeback scheme.
We Don’t Use Synthetic Fabrics
We do not use synthetic fabrics for garments that get regular wear and washing, as washing synthetic clothes accounts for 35% of primary microplastics found in the environment.
We Support Living Wage Employers
The factories we work with pay living wage rates and above to their employees, with Colourways Textiles being an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.
We Have Simple Supply Chains
Our supply chain routes are short so we know the people and places that make our products. It also helps us to keep greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) as low as possible. Used cotton is sourced in the UK. New cotton is grown in the USA, spun into yarn in Portugal, knitted into fabric and dyed in the UK.
We Don’t Use Single-Use Plastic
Concerns about the volume of plastic in our environment and the recyclability of plastic packaging, means we do not use plastic in our garment packaging. We opt for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper poly bags from Vela and always research the best packaging options that minimise pollution.
Our core products are designed for re-use and recyclability at the end of their life. All available in a variety of colours, made in the UK and produced in either 100% organic cotton, 100% Supima cotton, or leftover production cotton that would otherwise have ended up as waste. Printing and embroidery is offered on all products.
Please get in touch for more information about our core products and bespoke requests.
Unisex short-sleeved 100% cotton t-shirt in GOTS organic cotton available in sizes XS - 2XL in a variety of colours, OEKO-TEX 100 certified. Bespoke printing and embroidery available. Cotton grown in the USA by a co-op of 50 farmers, spun in Portugal, knitted, dyed and garment manufacturing in the UK.
Unisex pique polo 100% cotton t-shirt in Supima cotton available in sizes XS - 2XL in a variety of colours, OEKO-TEX 100 certified. Printing and embroidery. grown in the USA, spun in Portugal, knitted, dyed and made in the UK. Cotton grown in the USA, spun in Portugal, knitted, dyed and garment manufacturing in the UK.
Unisex 100% cotton sweatshirt in GOTS organic cotton available in sizes XS - 2XL in a variety of colours, OEKO-TEX 100 certified. Bespoke printing and embroidery available. Cotton grown in the USA by a co-op of 50 farmers, spun in Portugal, knitted, dyed and garment manufacturing in the UK.
Unisex 100% cotton workwear trousers available in sizes 30 - 40" waist and 32 - 36" leg, in a variety of colours. Available in organic cotton or or leftover production cotton that would otherwise have ended up as waste. Designed for functionality and ease of repairability and manufactured in the UK at Blackhorse Lane Ateliers.
We are proud to partner with Farra Marine for their crew uniforms on their world-class transfer vessels for the offshore renewables sector.
To discuss your requirements or place an order please contact us
