Transparency

When it comes to transparency around Heim Studios' business practices.

I want you as a customer to have full insight into where the materials come from, and where and how your products are made. My goal is to build trust through transparency and contribute to a more responsible fashion industry.

My Commitment to Deadstock Materials

The fashion industry is unfortunately characterized by overproduction and waste. Heim Studios is dedicated to challenging this throw-away mentality by primarily using surplus materials and recycled raw materials to the greatest extent possible . This means that I give deadstock, i.e. high-quality fabrics and leathers that have already been produced but not used for their original purpose, a new life. This can be leftovers from major fashion houses' collections, surplus from textile factories, or offcuts from luxury brands. By using these "underutilized resources" I contribute to:

• Minimize textile waste: Divert materials from landfills and incineration, and extend the lifespan of textiles.
• Save resources: Reduce the need for new production cycles, which saves enormous amounts of water and energy.
• Reduce carbon emissions: Avoid emissions associated with the production of new materials.

This approach is not just about offering “green products”, but about taking an active role in driving systemic change towards a more circular system. It also means that many of the products are naturally limited editions, giving each product a unique and exclusive feel.

Material suppliers in Italy

To ensure the highest quality of our surplus materials, we source our textiles and leathers from two innovative Italian suppliers:

Zerow (zerow.it):

For The Sail Bag, I source surplus leather from Zerow, an Italian fashion-tech startup that specializes in sourcing unused materials from the warehouses of major Italian luxury brands and manufacturers. Their core mission is “Zero Waste,” and they give these valuable, premium materials a new lease of life by making them available to designers and small businesses like Heim Studios. Zerow is also affiliated with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a globally recognized organization working to advance the circular economy, which gives us further assurance of their commitment.

Fabric House (fabrichouse.com):

I have also sourced fabrics from Fabric House, including Tencel, a renowned Italian supplier known for its finest quality from Italy . They operate under an innovative "Circular Fabric Standard", which ensures that the fabrics are either the result of overproduction or leftover materials from high-end designer productions that would otherwise be destroyed. By purchasing from Fabric House, I help save valuable materials from becoming waste and integrate them into a circular system.

By choosing these suppliers, Heim Studios can offer products made from materials originally intended for the luxury segment, without contributing to unnecessary new production.