BY BROWN

All coats are ecologically and ethically manufactured with certified partners in Europe.

This 100% European production ensures proper working conditions under Europe’s strict labour regulations.

BYBROWN raincoats are designed and sampled in the atelier in Amsterdam and manufactured by a family-run business in Portugal, Pafil. The personal relationship that BYBROWN has established with Pafil since 2014 is integral to the label’s DNA. They also work with a Polish factory sometimes. ​“BYBROWN wears their partnerships with pride, the same way their customers wear their coats.” Rick Immerzeel, sales and marketing at BYBROWN.

The coats are made with premium bluesign® materials. Materials certified by bluesign® are free of harmful chemicals. 

An intelligent, technical membrane safeguards a breathable, waterproof and comfortable experience. Additionally, some coats have a detachable lining that keeps you warm down to ‑15ºC. The lining is made from 100% certified, recycled German PET from the supplier Freudenberg.

The three-layered S.Cafe material is made of 34% waste, combining recycled coffee grounds and certified recycled PET bottles (polyester). Sounds innovative, yet it’s also very functional, as S.Cafe dries fast, has odour control and offers UV protection. The Singtex membrane proves dryness with a 10,000mm water column, and the surface repellency is further increased with a special DWR coating.

This coating contains chemical fluorocarbon compounds (PFC/C6), which unfortunately come with harmful by-products for the environment. However, it doesn’t contain PFOAS or PFOS. BYBROWN admits this on its website, and they are researching and developing more environmentally friendly products for the future. 

As well as the material, technical design is also seen in the heat-fused protected pockets, thermal sealing and laser cut finishing with innovative design features like tailored capes, streamlined hoods, extra mobility-inspired gussets and 2‑way bonded waterproof zips.

The hang tags are made from recycled paper, and the textile labels are made from 100% recycled polyester.

In terms of longevity and extending the lifetime of a garment, BYBROWN does well. BYBROWN’s primary concern is designing excellent raincoats; that says enough, doesn’t it? If something’s damaged, like if a button breaks or a seam comes loose, BYBROWN will always try to fix it for you. 

Besides, BYBROWN has circular plans for the future! As their current coats are neither biodegradable nor easily recyclable because of blended materials, they’re now working towards using only recycled polyester. 

BYBROWN aims to run an entirely circular supply chain, producing all its coats from recycled polyester and replacing PET with recycled textile waste. Because the garments will be 100% made of polyester, it’s efficient for recycling! After implementing that, they want to introduce a take-back recycling service to close the loop entirely. 

All coats are ecologically and ethically manufactured with European-certified partners, keeping the supply chain short.

BYBROWN is a vegan brand, never using animal-derived ingredients or materials in their coats. Their linings consist of polyester instead of down feathers.

All the details of BYBROWN’s raincoats are perfectly thought through, leading to a cutting-edge and technical design that can stand the test of time. BYBROWN’s raincoats have a unique yet minimal design that will never go out of fashion! The brand doesn’t introduce a new collection every six months. Instead, their collection is continuous, with further cuts and colours being dropped periodically in limited quantities. Designer Melanie Brown designs organically and democratically, and the clients’ opinion influences certain design aspects. 

In terms of longevity and extending the lifetime of a garment, BYBROWN does their best to make this happen. If something’s damaged, a button breaks or a seam comes loose, BYBROWN offers a repair service on their website and will always try to fix it for you.

Some coats are specially engineered for cycling in the rain; these have the shape of a cape and are meant to be worn over your regular outfit. It’s also packable, so you can unroll it whenever it starts pouring unexpectedly! 

BYBROWN is transparent; the name of its leading manufacturing partner is listed on the website, and the same is true for the recycled PET supplier. However, the brand could improve transparency by informing us and the consumers about the packaging materials and transportation methods.