Black Culottes

Eco Info

Supporting traditional skills

All products are made in the designers studio in the Netherlands by skilled tailors and Elsien herself. This way they are able to support and create work for a craftsmanship that in many ways is about to be forgotten. To choose this way of producing, Elsien is supporting local craftsmen, and are giving economic growth to her community.

Excellent working conditions

All tailors get fair pay for their work. The working process with the workers are close and open, and Elsien knows them all personally.

Reducing waste with Made to Order

Elsien focuses on highly innovative patterns, reducing the waste to the max. All Elsien Gringhuis’ design is built on the No Waste principle, trying to make a result of nearly no waste at all. All items are produced, on demand, not before you order them, which also saves the environment from overproduction

Biodegradable

This product is biodegradable and can be composted in a compost bin with other biodegradable materials when worn out.

Non Toxic

This product is certified free from toxic chemicals and is treated only with natural and organic substances.

Low Carbon Footprint

By doing all her production in Holland, and sourcing her materials as close to home as possible, Elsien Gringhuis saves a lot of travel miles and carbon emissions in the production process.

Organic

This product is grown in compliance with organic agricultural standards that protect the environment and wildlife. Natural methods are used to manage soil quality, diseases, and other issues that arise during the farming process. It is not made with use of synthetic fertilizers or herbicides that strip land of nutrients, and artificial chemicals and GM (Genetically Modified) crops are banned.

Organic products do not produce sewage sludge or ionizing radiation, and the organic materials have been sourced with use of natural pesticides. The treatment of the material is also chemical free and holistic.