Sustainability

MISSON:

  • sand&palm maintains a high level of environmental and social responsibility in all areas.

  • sand&palm only uses materials and production processes that do not have a harmful impact on the environment or people.

  • It strives to be a conscious producer for conscious consumers.

  • By using sustainable and responsible materials, sand&palm aims to increase awareness of the importance of protecting the environment and people against the harmful impacts of mass clothing production. 

MATERIALS:

  • Lycra: 

 

Our lycra is made from ECONYL® regenerated nylon, a yarn made from old carpets destined for landfills, fishing nets and pre-consumer waste and can be remoulded infinitely.

Vita by Carvico: sustainable techno-fabric, made of a ECONYL® regenerated Nylon that turns waste problems into fashion and interior solutions. Vita is versatile, hyper-resistant, thin, elegant, stretch, soft and breathable: a unique mix of muscular compression and comfort. Thanks to its innovative construction, it is twice as resistant to chlorine and suntan creams and oils than competitors’ fabrics. COMPOSITION: 78% Recycled PA/22% EA 

  • Bikini bags: These are made from organic calico.

  • Labels: 100% organic cotton

  • Tags: 100% recycled paper

  • Tag string: Organic hemp.

  • Cardboard packaging: 100% recycled paper

  • Clothing and beachwear: For these we use organic hemp. Hemp is one of the most sustainable crops on the planet. Find out more here: https://www.thehempshop.co.uk/why-hemp?

PRINTING AND DYEING:

  • Hand-dyed pieces are dyed in house using non-toxic dyes and small batches to minimise waste.

  • Pieces with prints are printed using inkjet digital printing techniques, reducing toxic run off from garment dyes.

  • sand&palm hemp clothing is dyed using sustainably sourced natural plant dyes. It is then either screen printed using plant based inks, or hand painted using the same. No toxic waste here guys! 

PRODUCTION: 

sand&palm products are made by the Vicki in her studio in Newquay. Items are made to order and we keep a small amount of stock so nothing goes to waste.

GARMENT CARE: 

Please wash your swimwear with cold water and if necessary, natural soap. Hang to dry out of direct sunlight.  

POST CONSUMER:

As long as you look after and care for your sand&palm pieces, they will last you a long time and accompany you on many adventures. Should you wish for a change (it's only natural) please don't throw them away - offer them to a friend, exchange them for something else, take them to a clothing bank or a charity shop.