Crafted with a Conscious Approach
Since the beginning (in 1986), ERIBÉ has been mindful of the environment, choosing to use the best ecological natural yarns and promoting sustainable fashion in every collection. Our colourful knitwear never goes out of style. In a world of throw-away clothing, this is slow fashion at its very best, our products are designed to last.
Embedded in our 40-year ERIBÉ culture is a deep-rooted commitment to using, re-using, recycling, sharing and donating. We have always been an eco-first business, where waste is simply unacceptable. Wool is nature’s miracle fibre. By choosing wool first, we encourage sustainability, it’s renewable, biodegradable and traceable.
In short, we create beautiful clothes with a responsible and positive environmental impact.
Our Sustainability Efforts
Below are some of the steps we have taken to reduce our environmental impact across all areas of our business. We are constantly seeking to improve our sustainability to help us achieve our environmental goals.
Raw Materials
Our commitment to quality means we only use 100% natural, ethically sourced wool. Wool is one of the best sustainable fibres because it's naturally durable, renewable and biodegradable.
Manufacturing
We use green energy produced by solar panels to power our factory. Our state-of-the-art washing machines (used for 20% of our collection) use minimal water and soft Scottish water reduces the amount of chemicals required. The high spin cycle has reduced drying time. Faulty garments are mended wherever possible to prevent re-making. Our suppliers and manufacturing partners are chosen for their high environmental standards and ethical working practices.
Packaging
We use pins and cotton strings to attach swing tags rather than plastic kimbles. We have replaced our plastic garment bags with biodegradable alternatives that leave zero harmful waste or microplastics behind.
Reducing Waste
To counter fast fashion, we make our knitwear in smaller batches and made to order for our wholesale customers, ensuring no excess is produced that would end up in a landfill. Knitting is much kinder than cut & sew in woven fabrics. Nearly all of the raw material is used, as each garment panel is knitted to size, resulting in virtually zero waste.
Re-use & Re-cycle
Faulty panels are either re-wound back into yarn for future knitting or repurposed into new products. We also make use of surplus yarn and discontinued colours by creating scarves and garments, which are sold at discounted prices or donated to charities.
Design
Our timeless knitwear is designed to outlast short-lived fashion trends. We thoughtfully build on proven designs with fresh colours and only introduce new styles we know our customers will love. Every element, from our yarn to our buttons and trimmings, is carefully selected to minimise environmental impact.
Our Promise