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Dive behind the scenes
Discover what make our clothes good for you and the planet
It’s a simple idea
Fashion that doesn’t cost the earth. To us at OMNES, it’s a
mission.
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A desire to look good is nothing to be ashamed of, but the damage that some fashion is doing to our environment is.
We all need to do things differently. OMNES exists to create clothing that is cool and considered, so that you can have great style, without damaging the planet or your wallet.
The role we play
We understand that the responsibility is on us just as much as the consumer
Eighty Percent
of a garment’s environmental impact is determined at the design stage.
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You’ve probably read that the fashion industry is one of our world’s worst polluters. There are many reasons why, but the biggest - and the easiest to change – is decided at the design stage.
At OMNES our goal is to avoid any of our garments ending up in landfill so, from the outset, when our expert designers are still sketching the latest pieces, we’re thinking about the right choice of material, how we can make sure you’ll be able to wear it for as long as possible and what will happen to it when you can’t do that anymore.
We’re also committed to eliminating the waste that is usually created when making clothes. Right now, we’re trying out new ways of upcyling fabric off cuts into accessories.
Being able to trust the factories OMNES works with is crucial, so all of those producing clothes and accessories for us – currently based in Romania, India and London – are fully audited to ensure they meet our high standards when it comes to Health and Safety, Environment, Business Ethics and Labour Standards. OMNES will never work with anyone that doesn’t treat their employees fairly.
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Our Suppliers
Creating clothes for us is a partnership with our suppliers and factories and when you work in partnership there is a mutual trust and respect for everyone involved.
We are dedicated to ensuring our work does not impact the environment or the people we work with in a negative way.
That is why everyone we work with is fully audited and has signed our partnership policy which outlines our very high standards under the categories of people, planet & the greater good. OMNES will never work with anyone that doesn’t treat their employees fairly.
Learn more about our producers here.
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Our Fabrics
OMNES only uses quality fabrics that are grown, sourced and manufactured responsibly. For our first collection we’ve worked with FSC® (The Forest Stewardship Council) certified viscose - a renewable plant-source material that will eventually biodegrade entirely naturally.
For yarn we use one of the top four suppliers in Canopy’s Hot Button Report, which ensures responsible disposal of waste, as well as monitoring and minimising worker exposure to chemicals and working towards recycling all waste.
We don’t stop there. The mill that weaves and dyes OMNES fabrics is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, where members commit to measuring and improving social and environmental sustainability impacts. The mills are audited annually on their energy, waste, water and emission management.
Want to see our credentials?
We’re happy to show you, and we’d love you to start checking with your favourite brands to see where your clothes are really coming from.
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No. 1
FSC® Certified
Our fabric mill is the first FSC® certified fabric manufacturer of Bursa and they make sure that all of our yarns are obtained from sustainable sources or recycled fibres. The FSC certification is considered the “gold standard” designation for wood harvested from forests that are responsibly managed, socially beneficial, environmentally conscious and economically viable.
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No. 2
OEKO-TEX Certified
Our viscose is Oeko-Tex certified, verifing that the finished fibre has been tested for and contains no residual chemicals which may be harmful to health.
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No. 3
Water Management
Our fabric mill has been a member of the STWI (Sweden Textile Water Initiative) since 2016. Following implementation projects for water reduction and natural resource management.
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REACH Standards
Our fabric mill carries out proactive chemical management in line with REACH Standards to eliminate hazardous chemicals in the production process.
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No. 5
Printing Process
The digital printer and dye supplier that our mill is partnered with has been signed off for the standard 100 by OEKO-TEX. They have also received a letter of approval for ‘dye stuffs & textile auxillaries’ from GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).
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Why we choose digital
Digital textile printing saved over 40 billion litres of water worldwide in 2019
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Why we choose digital
It offers an efficient solution compared to the traditional rotary screen printing method, which consumes approximately 50-60 litres of water per metre.
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Why we choose digital
Digital printing uses approximately 10% of the volume of colour used in screen printing
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Why we choose digital
On average a digital printing machine saves over 63% of energy vs. a conventional rotary screen printer.
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How to care for your clothes
To prolong the life and love of your clothes, you need to consider how you wash, dry and care for them. Up to 30% of each garment's carbon footprint is determined by how you treat your clothes after you buy them. Not sure what to do for the best? Here’s what we suggest.
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Wash
Hand washing is ideal. If you need to use your washing machine, use eco-friendly, non-toxic detergents and set it to a cold wash or a maximum of 30 degrees. Don’t forget to hit the eco setting if you have one. -
Dry
If you can, hang clothes outside to dry in the sunshine where they’ll benefit from the sun’s natural antibacterial properties. If the weather isn’t on your side, dry them inside on an airer. As well as consuming a lot of energy, the heat of a tumble drier will wear your clothes down quickly, meaning you’ll have to replace them sooner. -
How often?
As little as possible. Experts agree that washing every piece of clothing each time you wear it is excessive, costing the planet and your finances. Fashion editors advise hanging items up as soon as you take them off, in the fresh air if possible, and placing them in a steamy bathroom to help creases drop out. -
Should you dry clean?
Dry cleaning uses a lot of extremely toxic chemicals. If you absolutely can’t clean your clothes at home, there are a few more eco-friendly dry cleaning companies, but make sure you do your research about their processes.
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Our Packaging
Producing and disposing of plastic accounts for nearly 14% of the world’s oil and gas use.
That’s why the OMNES packaging that your fashion purchases will arrive in is made from recyclable card that is made from a mixture of waste paper and wood pulp, which has been sourced from a man-made regenerated forest - our boxes are FSC mix and FSC recycled certified. And while the material items are sent in is an obvious issue, have you thought about what the labels in your clothes are made from?
OMNES labels are all from recycled plastic that has been removed from the ocean.The OMNES labels have been woven with a yarn whose life was once a plastic bottle. The PET plastic is cleaned, crushed and recycled into a new recycled polyester having been certified by Control Union. Trust us, we don’t take shortcuts.
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Our Charities
The OMNES community is always evolving
By working with charities and building relationships to last, we can continue to expand and make positive changes within the fashion industry. We know we are far from perfect and still have a lot of work to do, so if you have any suggestions or advice to help us on our journey we would love to hear from you.
Please say hello here hello@omnes.com
Also, we hope to share more information with you soon on the exciting charities that we are partnering with!
P.S. don’t forget to recycle with us. More information can be found on our Recycling Policy.
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