The entire team at Australian Fashion Labels and Finders Keepers are committed to making improvements and taking initiatives to advocate socially responsible business. We want to be a part of the new ‘normal’ within the industry, be accountable and encourage our customers to shop with awareness. We want to contribute to the global movement that is closing the loop on sustainable fashion. While we recognise this is an ambitious venture, we take a realistic approach that focuses on small accumulative actions.
Our teams are passionate about our corporate social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives and established partnerships to minimise our AFL footprint and to give back to our communities.
From January 2020, each of our labels are moving to a seasonal collection business model. Australian Fashion Labels felt compelled to make a change when it comes to the current rate at which our teams are working (including our off-shore production teams) to deliver you complete collections on a monthly basis. Each of our labels will be moving to offer seasonal collections (with monthly drops), which will reduce demand on each and every department within our business, as well as reduce production, shipping and other processes which ultimately reduces our environmental footprint. This will also support our wholesale and end customers, and encourage investment in pieces which offer longevity.
Sustainability
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All of our brands produce high quality garments that offer longevity in both style and wear. Our garments are versatile and we encourage this through styling – inspiring our customer with examples of paring back or dressing up various pieces.
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Garments are produced by suppliers based in China and India where our tier 1 suppliers have committed to our AFL Supplier Code of Conduct, which encompasses environmental sustainability, labour and human rights priorities in accordance with the ETI Base Code and animal welfare. AFL also audit their supplies annually to ensure compliance with these standards.
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We are further committed to working with our suppliers to gain transparency across our network of tier two suppliers and their compliance with our Code. We acknowledge that this is an ambitious endeavour.
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Finders Keepers do not use real animal fur or leather in any of their garments.
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In 2019 we are introducing organic fibres into our ranges, and will look to grow this moving forward.
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In 2019 we also introduced the use of recycled materials for garment tagging.
Garment Care
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The majority of our garments are cold wash and line dry, this saves energy and chemical use.
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Very few garments are dry clean only.
WE ARE PLEASED TO NOTE YOU CAN SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE.
If you would like to access the AFL Supplier Code of Conduct, please click here.
At AFL and Finders Keepers HQ, we take various initiatives to reduce our environmental impact!
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Our office is fitted with sensor lights, minimising electricity use.
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We participate in Earth Hour annually.
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In 2018 we implemented a recycling program for all waste including organic waste and soft plastics from our online returns – each floor has stations for recycling of paper, compost and plastics. By removing bins from individual desks we further limit the use of disposable plastic bin liners.
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We recycle our IT through eWaste and used batteries – to also ensure safe disposal.
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Our kitchens and bathrooms use recycled toilet paper and hand towels.
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Our design and production teams reuse plastic poly bags for garments in transit between HQ and our suppliers.
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Finders Keepers is sold via our online store, and by removing bricks and mortar from our channels we are minimising our environmental footprint.
