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Sunspel Sustainability Actions

Uses natural raw materials

95% of the materials we use are natural, renewable and biodegradable, and we only use synthetics where absolutely necessary. 82% of our production is cotton, 8% is wool, and the remaining 5%, is silk, linen and leather. We source the highest quality, ethically farmed materials and maintain close relationships with our suppliers.

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Uses Supima cotton

We’ve been working with cotton since 1860, and today 42% of our cotton is Californian Supima. We use it because it’s some of the highest quality cotton in the world, with a staple length 40% longer than standard long-staple cotton, and because it’s farmed in an environmentally responsible way.

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Sources certified wool

Our lambswool is from South Africa and is non-mulesed, which means the lambs aren’t subjected to a painful operation, and Responsible Wool Standard certified, which guarantees welfare standards for the lambs and the land they graze.

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Traces materials to source

Knowing who makes our clothes and where our raw materials come from is essential for guaranteeing high standards. We trace all our materials to source, we have close relationships with all our knitters, weavers, spinners and dyers, and all our products are manufactured by us or our partners in the UK and Europe.

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Runs Long Eaton factory

We moved into our Long Eaton factory in 1937 and we’ve been here ever since. Today we have roughly 30 factory employees. Some have worked with us for over 20 years and many are second or third-generation Sunspel employees. We operate highly flexible working practices with a four-day week and negotiable hours.

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Makes long-lasting products

Sunspel was founded to make the highest quality everyday essentials – products designed to be comfortable, functional and long-lasting. Today we develop new garments slowly and we test them rigorously. We only introduce styles we believe will endure and we craft every product to stand the test of time.

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