Garment Dyeing
Garment Dyeing
Our colors are created using garment dyeing — a process where each piece is dyed after it has been cut and sewn. Unlike traditional methods, where fabric is dyed before production, this technique allows the color to develop directly on the finished garment, interacting naturally with seams, stitching, and texture.
The garments are dyed in industrial dyeing machines through a carefully controlled process, allowing the color to develop gradually and evenly across the finished piece.
After dyeing, each garment is washed and dried as part of the finishing process, helping to enhance softness and minimize shrinkage. Because the dye is applied to the finished garment, subtle variations in tone may occur - a natural outcome that gives every piece its own unique character.
Dye Safety & Certifications
The dyes and chemical inputs used in our garment dyeing process are carefully selected and managed with consideration for both human health and environmental responsibility.
Our production partner, Green Dye, works with restricted chemical inputs and certification frameworks aligned with recognized standards such as:
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS): a leading textile certification that includes requirements for approved chemical inputs, environmental criteria, and social responsibility across the production process.
- Organic Content Standard (OCS): a certification that verifies the presence and traceability of organically grown material through the supply chain.
These certifications are applied depending on the product and specific production requirements.
This means that the dyes used in our process are selected and managed within controlled production standards, in line with these certification frameworks.
Synthetic Dyes
We use synthetic dyes in our garment dyeing process.
Synthetic dyes are selected for their color consistency, stability, and long-lasting performance. When used within controlled production standards, they allow us to achieve reliable results while maintaining the quality and durability of the finished garment.
This approach supports:
- Even color development
- Strong color fastness over time
- Consistency across production batches
Faded Styles
Faded styles begin with the same garment dyeing process as our core products. Once the garment has been dyed, an additional finishing step is introduced to create the signature worn-in look.
This process uses mineral stones (perlite), which interact gently with the fabric inside the machine. As the garments move, the stones gradually wear down the surface of the color, creating a subtle, uneven fade. The result is a vintage-inspired finish with added depth and character, making each piece slightly unique.
After this process, the garments are washed and dried again as part of the finishing process.
Faded Finish
The faded effect is achieved through a physical finishing process rather than through an additional dyeing treatment.
- Mineral stones are used to create the worn-in appearance
- The garments are washed after finishing
- The process is designed to create natural variation and a softer, lived-in look