Sustainability

Things made beautifully last forever. We value people and planet before profit. Sustainability isn’t an add-on to our brand.

Much like a paintbrush is to our work, ethical practices are at the centre of what we do and if it doesn’t align to our values, we simply don’t do it. Our values and ethics are at the heart of our work and we always put people and the environment before profit. 

Kathy’s bespoke hand painted, digitally printed and hand finished 100% silk twill scarves are designed to live in your wardrobe forever (and not in landfill). Kathy has partnered with the only Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and organic silk supplier in the UK to print and hand finish her scarves, while we reduce our carbon footprint by hand making all of our clothing and accessories locally in Surrey. Kathy hand paints all stationery and clothing locally in Surrey.

Kathy’s silk scarves are sourced from one the only Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and organic silk supplier in the UK. Our partner’s production processes are stringently monitored to ensure that all fabrics are produced ethically, and in fair working conditions. Our silks are digitally printed and made in small batches, without harmful chemicals, where 100% of the water used is drawn from our partner’s very own reservoir, which contains no chlorine, chloramines, mercury, VOC’s, pharmaceuticals, herbicides or pesticides.

Scarves are packaged in a book-style box with a ribbon closure, enveloped in archival acid-free paper to help preserve it. All cards and ribbons included are also made from recycled materials. Should the box be disposed of, it is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, made from recycled materials and is sustainably sourced. We partner with the Tiny Box Company, a fellow Buy Women Built brand, to provide our boxes and bags.

We also plant trees via Ecologi to help reduce our carbon footprint.

Find our Sustainability Governance, Metrics and Reporting here.

SME Climate Hub Report Available Here.