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Responsible Design
Responsible
Design
“Of the 100 BILLION garments produced each year, 92 million TONNES end up in LANDFILLS. Roughly a rubbish truck FULL every SECOND.”
Circular Fashion
We believe that the fashion and textile industry has a responsibility to produce garments in a way that is ethical and sustainable. Textile production that is lead by fast fashion trends lead to over-farming which is unsustainable both for the planet and for the farmers who are often left with huge quantities of unwanted materials once a fad has disappeared. Meanwhile synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon or acrylic are responsible for a half a million tonnes of plastic microfibres that end up in the ocean. And that’s just from the washing process, what about when a garment is discarded and sent to landfill?
It’s our goal to work with businesses to change this behaviour and show that success doesn’t have to come at the detriment of our planet, while also educating consumers about how they can make small changes that in time amount to a big impact.
Read our Article on Circularity >
Future Accountability
By 2030, all textile products sold within the EU will need a digital product passport – a scannable QR code or tag detailling a product’s origins. This will include material composition, supply chain information, sustainability and recyclability, and will be gathered through federated sources of information.
This is a huge step forward to creating more accountability in the fashion industry, but the change needs to start now – we want businesses to make small changes now, and we’re leading by example and sharing our ethical sealed supply chain in a transparent way with the aim of inspiring manufacturers to follow in our footsteps.
Our Products are
Beautifully designed
to be treasured
Designed to
be reused
5000+ times
Produced using mostly* certified organic, upcycled, recycled or deadstock material
Manufactured in a
sealed supply chain
Manufactured in a sealed supply chain
*97% of our work is compostable.
Championing Creativity
& Innovation
At Bags of Ethics, we’re big supporters of the Arts.
We believe in the transformative power of beautiful design and high quality products, and so we support our community of designers, artists and innovators through global charity and collaborative projects with organisations such as the British Fashion Council and the Fashion Trust Arabia.
In our factory, we are also constantly innovating – we’re striving to learn the best new techniques and invest in high quality new machinery so that we, in turn, can create products of the highest class that will be loved and treasured for years.
Leaders in transparency
In 2024 we came together with the UK Department for Business & Trade and the British Fashion Council to host the UK-India Market and Sustainability Visit in Chennai and our factory in Pondicherry, India.
From our factory rooftop, we hosted a panel talk, bringing together key brands from the UK in the fashion, beauty, luxury and retail sectors to discuss key issues around sustainability, including design, circularity and responsible supply chains.
There we were also able to demonstrate the inner workings of our award-winning facilities, and show first hand how we are reducing waste in textile production, and using non-toxic inks and sustainable fabrics for production.
How to Buy Responsibly
David Williams has spent over 30 years in procurement, supply chain and buying for well known organisations including Tesco and the NHS. Hear from his tips on buying and partnering with suppliers.
Delegates learn about the cutting edge machinery and techniques in action in our factory in Pondicherry, India.
Award-winning supply chain
Prince of Wales award for most ethical supply chain, 2009
Our CEO was chosen as an ambassador for the UK Trade & Investment’s ‘Business is Great’ campaign, 2013.
Winner best supply chain in fashion Marie Claire sustainability awards 2022
Knowledge is Power
Our YouTube Plant Room series delves into some of the most fascinating issues in sustainability and manufacturing. Join our CEO, Smruti, as she talks to industry leaders and renowned experts.
It’s so much more than what I could have imagined...
Seneca Cottom | Al Shaya Group
After a visit to our factory, Head of Sustainability Seneca Cottom shares her feelings about the Bags of Ethics factory and its 90% inspiring female workers.
The word I would use is “inspired”...
Shalini Medepalli | British Deputy High Commission
Shalini, Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai, India, shares her feelings regarding her visit to the Supreme Creations manufacturing facility, Bags of Ethics factory.
It’s all about being part of a community...
Christopher Di Pietro | Vivienne Westwood Commission
Global Brand Director for Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Di Pietro explains what working with Bags of Ethics means for him.
It’s so much more than what I could have imagined...
Seneca Cottom | Al Shaya Group
After a visit to our factory, Head of Sustainability Seneca Cottom shares her feelings about the Bags of Ethics factory and its 90% inspiring female workers.
The word I would use is “inspired”...
Shalini Medepalli | British Deputy High Commission
Shalini, Head of Mission at the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai, India, shares her feelings regarding her visit to the Supreme Creations manufacturing facility, Bags of Ethics factory.
It’s all about being part of a community...
Christopher Di Pietro | Vivienne Westwood
Global Brand Director for Vivienne Westwood, Christopher Di Pietro explains what working with Bags of Ethics means for him.
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