Since the end of 2019, all fabrics are made from recycled materials. The recycled nylon is made from pre-consumer scraps, derived from production offcuts and undyed yarns.
For the New Bum Bag and the New Backpack, Susan Bijl also uses 100% recycled polyester. This material comes from recycled PET bottles, and partly from recycled rest materials from clothes or bedding.
Both the nylon and polyester are GRS-certified (Global Recycling Standard). This certificate shows that the product consists of a minimum of 20% recycled fibres. In addition, the label also checks certain environmental and social standards.
The factory where the fabrics are dyed is Bluesign© certified, so as a consumer you can be sure that no harmful chemicals are used. Susan Bijl also wants to make the water-repellent coating safer, which is why the brand is exploring options to replace their current PU (polyurethane) coating with a Bluesign© certified water-based alternative together with their manufacturer. In so doing, the brand is putting the safety and health of consumers and employees first.
Susan Bijl is also committed to sustainability in other areas. For instance, the brand opts for paper packaging to ship their orders and also offers a GuppyFriend laundry bag to combat microplastics.