Garment Manufacturer

Our woven garment partner is a small, family-owned factory, where the workforce is 100% made of women. Visiting them is always a big pleasure, and the icing on the cake is to meet up with Cristina, the extraordinary multi-tasked woman that manages everything.

Location: Leiria, a beautiful city in the central region of Portugal

Linen Weaver

95% of all our linen garments start at this small-scale factory. With almost no linen weavers left in Portugal, we were so lucky to find this special one. The owner, Oscar, always teaches us something new and is always eager to learn different things.

Location: Braga, a historical treasure in the north of Portugal

Knit Garment Manufacturer

This adorable small factory has its workforce 100% composed of women. Rosa is the owner, and you'll always see her working behind a machine, finishing the productions with a smile on her face.

Location: Braga, a historical treasure in the north of Portugal

Fabric Weaver

This special partner is one of the oldest textile companies in Portugal and an international reference in the creation and production of fabrics for fashion. Between 40 to 60% of their management team is composed of women. Besides, 52% of the processed water they use is recycled in a water treatment and pre-treatment equipped plant.

Location: Guimarães, a stunning and historical city in the north of Portugal 

Coat Manufacturer

In a region where female unemployment is high, Grasil has a female workforce of over 90% of its total workers, almost the totality of its management team. They contribute to 260 families, making up 15% of the city's population. Besides, in 2020, their average salary was 33% higher than the country minimum wage, which translates into a higher quality of life.

Location: Belmonte, a small medieval town in the middle of the Portuguese mountains

Knit Garments Manufacturer

MPL contributes to 38 families from the small region they’re located, with a direct social impact on more than 15% of the total population. Their workforce is gender equal, with the same amount of women and men, part of it composed of employees over 50 years old, who generally have higher unemployment rates in the industry.

Location: Loriga, a breathtaking little village in the central mountains of Portugal

Cotton Fabrics Manufacturer

We’re proud to say that Somelos’ social practices are exemplary, including an infantry that’s been there for over 40 years offering free activities for all the employer’s children. Besides, the company pays for their studies until they finish high school. In terms of sustainability, the photovoltaic panels installed by them in 2021, reduce CO2 emissions by 2 tons.

Location: Braga, a historical treasure in the north of Portugal

Laundry and Dying Partner

When we think about a caring partner, it’s them. Before the water goes to the regular treatment for the dying process, Classwash invested in a pre-treatment station to make sure the water ph is balanced and all the harmful chemicals are gone. All of this is controlled by the hands of the lovely staff.

Location: Braga, a historical treasure in the north of Portugal

Recycled Yarn Manufacturer

A small-scale factory specialised in recycled yarn, mostly wool, cotton and polyester. Rui, the owner, makes us feel at home when we get there, always teaching us something new. It’s impressive that he knows how to handle all the machines and how to fix them. 

Location: Covilhã, a precious town in the central Portuguese mountains, famous for its textile production

Looming Partner

Burel Factory used to be called Laníficios Império, but unable to meet the needs of the time, it was going to close. But not before being recovered by Isabel and João. Their work is of the utmost importance to maintain art and tradition and let the ancient sound of the looms echo through the valleys of Serra da Estrela.

Location: Manteigas, a small village with a beautiful natural landscape in the Portuguese mountains

Zipper Manufacturer

Considered one of the best companies to work for by Exame in 2020, YKK is a partner we can trust with our eyes closed. Always with impeccable quality, the company carries within its essence the idea that sustainability and harmony happen when you involve everyone in the processes.

Location: Lisbon, the multicultural and fascinating capital of Portugal