Brava fabrics

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

• Spain
• Portugal
• India
• Morocco
• Italy
• Turkey
• Slovakia

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

Brava works only with suppliers who sign its Code of Conduct, covering labor laws, absence of child/​forced labor, fair working hours, and safe conditions. According to Brava, factories are visited monthly to check facility standards, ensuring spacious, well-lit environments, and worker schedules are respected. 

They are proudly B Corp certified, reflecting a commitment to ethical practices and responsible business. While Brava emphasizes ethical production and artist collaborations, the brand does not publicly reference living wage certification or social welfare programs.

MATERIALS

• Organic cotton
• Recycled cotton
• Mulesing-free merino wool
• Recycled wool
• Ecovero viscose 
• Recycled Polyester
• Recycled Polyamide
• Corozo (buttons and trimmings)

Brava states that 83% of their products are made using organic cotton, which is OCS certified. A broad range of lower impact fibres is used in the remainder of the material mix. They are explicitly stated on their sustainability page, including the number of garments produced using each fabric, namely: 2928 from recycled polyester, 1258 from merino wool, 1494 from recycled wool, 1258 from merino wool, 273 from recycled polyamide and 255 from recycled cotton. The buttons and trimmings are made from corozo, a vegetable ivory, which could potentially be biodegradable. 

While recycled polyester is used to a much lesser extent than natural fibres, its environmental impact remains a concern. Learn more about the impact of recycled synthetics here.

PACKAGING

Brava makes an active effort to reduce the use of plastic where possible. They use bags made from corn to ship their products. Tags and seals partly contain recycled plastic but are primarily made from recycled paper and cotton, while their clothing labels are made from recycled polyester. 

The brand does not disclose broader supply or e‑commerce packaging details.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

Footprint improvements are tracked in water and energy savings via material choices, but specific chemical or dyeing protocols are not described. There is no mention of bleaching, wastewater treatment, or microplastic prevention.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

Brava prioritises mono-materials where possible. Garments made entirely from organic cotton, recycled polyamide, or wool are less complex to recycle. The brand does not use mixed plant-synthetic blends, though it does not mention measures like repairability or disassembly strategies. Curious about textile recycling? Read more about it here. 

No take-back service is offered, nor is a repair infrastructure addressed.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

Brava’s circular focus lies in its materials and their ability to be recycled. There is no mention of a repair, rental, resale, or product take-back scheme on their website.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Production locations: Spain, Portugal, India, Morocco, Italy, Turkey, Slovakia
• Brava HQ is located in Barcelona.
• They sell internationally through their online shop.

Brava operates a localized supply chain, producing garments in Spain and Portugal near its headquarters in Barcelona. Raw materials like cotton, wool, and viscose, are sourced internationally. This model seeks to reduce emissions and enhance traceability.

TRANSPORTATION 

Brava explicitly avoids air transport and states they opt for carbon friendlier land and sea transportation options. They note that most factories and suppliers are nearby, keeping transport distances short.

No details are given on e‑commerce shipping methods.

• Mulesing-free merino wool sourced under certification

No fur, leather, mohair, down, or exotic skins are used. They state wool meets animal welfare standards, but no further policy is detailed.

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Brava offers women’s and men’s apparel: shirts, dresses, pants, sweaters, hats, and accessories. Styles range from fitted to oversized, while some items are unisex.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

Brava states they control inventory and avoid overproduction. There is no stated collection frequency, but inventory is tightly managed – ​“producing only what is needed.” While occasional sales are held, details on timing or discounting strategies are minimal. 

There is no made-to-measure model mentioned.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

Product pages include detailed information about material composition, origin (Spain, Portugal), care instructions, and artist collaborations. Brava also states it has implemented an auditing process to trace its products and recycled materials. While this offers insight into where and how products are made, the brand does not currently publicly provide traceability down to specific factories. This means customers know the general origin and creative background, but not the full production process.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES

Brava publishes sustainability related information on a dedicated page on its website. They detail their 2024 impact metrics, certifications (OCS, Lenzing ECOVERO™, Canopy), supply country list, factory visits, and Code of Conduct audit findings.

There is no public cost breakdown or pricing transparency, but some social and environmental data is clearly stated.