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Katharine Hamnett - Sustainability - Materials

Sustainability - Materials

at Katharine Hamnett

We are committed to only using raw materials from sustainable sources: organic, regenerated or recycled.

We are transparent about all fabrics, trims and processes that we use to make our products, explaining how we verify their sustainability credentials and the reasons we choose the materials we do.

Detailed information on how we source materials can be found in our Katharine Hamnett London Responsible Sourcing Policy.

Katharine Hamnett - Bio Fur

Bio Fur


Our solution: Our bio-fur has no plastic-based content. It is 100% biodegradable and is made from mohair, which is sheared from angora goats and sourced from farms that adhere to the Sustainable Mohair Production Guidelines...

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Katharine Hamnett - Eco Technical Cotton

Eco Technical Cotton


Our solution: Recycled polyester can be blended with other fibres to improve the durability and performance of a garment, while taking plastic waste out of the environment...

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Katharine Hamnett - Merino Wool/Cashmere Blend

Merino Wool/Cashmere Blend


Our solution: We experiment with different types of wool compositions to find the highest performing sustainable blend.Our supplier for this merino wool/cashmere blend has been awarded for ...

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Katharine Hamnett - Organic Comfort Denim

Organic Comfort Denim


Our solution: 100% of the cotton in our denim is organic and is Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified, which covers stringent environmental and social criteria along the entire organic textiles supply chain including water and hazardous chemical use...

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Katharine Hamnett - 100% Organic Cotton

100% Organic Cotton


Our solution: Organic cotton enables farmers to feed, clothe, educate their families and afford healthcare. It uses less water than conventional cotton...

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Katharine Hamnett - 100% Organic Supima Cotton

100% Organic Supima Cotton


Our solution: Organic cotton enables farmers to feed, clothe, educate their families and afford healthcare. It uses less water than conventional cotton...

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Katharine Hamnett - 100% Organic Wool

100% Organic Wool


Our solution: We are committed to our animal welfare principles that respect the rights of animals and the protection of their habitats. We ensure that all our virgin wool is ...

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Katharine Hamnett - Organic wool/Alpaca Blend

Organic wool/Alpaca Blend


Our solution: Wool is widely used for its natural performance properties, like comfort, warmth and durability. However, there are many environmental, biodiversity and animal welfare issues...

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Katharine Hamnett - Recycled Polyester and Recycled Down

Recycled Polyester and Recycled Down


Our solution: Our puffa garments are made from 100% recycled polyester that is water-resistant, lightweight and warm. Our polyester is recycled from post-consumer waste ...

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Katharine Hamnett - 100% Recycled Polyester

100% Recycled Polyester


Our solution: Our recycled polyester fabric is made from 100% recycled polyester that is Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified. GRS is an international standard that sets stringent requirements ...

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Katharine Hamnett - Regenerated Baby Camel Hair

Regenerated Baby Camel Hair


Our solution: Increasing global demand for cashmere products is driving devastating environmental and social issues in cashmere producing regions. Grassland overgrazing, desertification and...

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Katharine Hamnett - Regenerated Cashmere

Regenerated Cashmere


Our solution: While the negative impact of virgin cashmere is so high, we will use alternatives such as regenerated cashmere. We recover leftover cashmere fabric offcuts...

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Katharine Hamnett - Regenerated wool

Regenerated wool


Our solution: We use both Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified virgin wool fibres and regenerated wool in our collection. GOTS certification covers stringent environmental and social criteria...

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Katharine Hamnett - Silk

Silk


Our solution: Our silk comes from conventional sources. We are working to convert from conventional to organic silk. We have trialled other alternatives such as Peace Silk...

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Katharine Hamnett - Tencel

Tencel


Our solution: We use Tencel as it is the only viscose that is sustainably produced using the Lenzing process, which does not discharge toxic chemicals into the environment...

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