ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN

Production locations

• Germany

Working Conditions & living wages

The company produces its handcrafted products exclusively in Germany, placing great emphasis on the quality and precision of German craftsmanship.
The manufacture is located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, ensuring close collaboration with partners, made possible by the local proximity and exclusive production within Germany.
Germany’s comprehensive regulations guarantee fair working conditions.

The production of the lining fabric is extensively certified with ISO 9001 and REACH certifications.

Materials

• Certified organic cowhide
• Cotton
• Viscose
• Metal
• Polyester-viscose-polypropylene 
• Fur
• Polyester yarn
• Recycled PET yarn from regionally produced waste

ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN sources 95% of its materials from Germany, including German organic-certified natural cowhide leather (IVN and ECARF certified), linings made from cotton and viscose (ISO 9001 and REACH certified), metal components from Germany and Italy (REACH certified), polyester and recycled PET yarn from regionally produced waste (REACH, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, GRS, GC-MARK, IAFT, ISO 9001, and ISO 50001 certified), synthetic zippers, a polyester/​viscose/​polypropylene blend (OEKO-TEX® certified), and vegetable-tanned red fox fur (WePrefur certified).

The company focuses primarily on natural fibres and uses synthetic materials selectively, ensuring durability and stability where necessary.

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Packaging

Shipping is plastic-free, using FSC and Responsible Forestry-certified boxes. Each bag is delivered in a pouch made from recycled cotton, produced in Italy and certified by GOTS, GRS, and SA8000. The reusable storage pouch provides protection when storing the products.

Smaller accessories are packaged in chlorine- and acid-free boxes made from recycled fine cardboard, manufactured in Baden-Württemberg.

For flyers, ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN uses unbleached natural paper and carbon-neutral printing.

Water usage & chemicals

The leather is vegetable-tanned in Germany and dyed without the use of heavy metals.

Some of the materials used by ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN are REACH-certified, ensuring compliance with one of the world’s strictest chemical regulations.

The company places great emphasis on environmentally friendly and health-conscious production, carefully selecting its certified materials.

Circular product design

The brand primarily uses mono-materials and designs its products to be easily dismantled. This enables efficient separation of components for recycling, promoting the circularity of the products and closing the material loop.

ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN adheres to a zero-waste principle, ensuring no waste is generated. For example, customers receive colour samples made from leftover materials, highlighting the commitment to more sustainability, encouraging responsible material use, and supporting conscious purchasing decisions.

Circular business models

The company offers a repair service aimed at extending the lifespan of its products and preserving their value. This allows customers to enjoy their favourite items for longer while conserving resources and reducing waste — a valuable contribution to more sustainability and the circular economy.

Additionally, the company promotes the longevity of its leather products by providing specific care instructions on its website and offering a complimentary leather product refresh service after three years.

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

• Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Italy
• The company is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. 

Short transport routes within Germany mean a reduction in CO₂ emissions and help to minimise the ecological footprint.

Transportation

• Shipping is carried out with DHL GO GREEN 
• Transport is carried out efficiently by car due to the short distances involved.

• Cowhide leather
• Fur
• Allgäu, Germany 

ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN uses natural, multi-certified cowhide from the Allgäu region, which has been categorised as more environmentally and allergy-friendly by IVN and ECARF. The leather is a by-product of meat production and is vegetable-tanned in Germany and coloured without heavy metals.
The fur is WePrefur certified. 

Product design

The company offers minimalist, colourful bags and practical accessories such as wallets, jewellery pouches, pencil cases, and interchangeable straps.

The adjustable handles can be attached individually, giving the bag a fresh look as needed. COSH! views this approach as a responsible and resource-efficient solution to provide variety and versatility.

Slow fashion processes

ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN deliberately launches only a small selection of products, focusing on quality and durability. Each piece undergoes a meticulous testing cycle to ensure longevity and user-friendly functionality.

Transparency on product

Customers can find comprehensive information on the materials, origin and manufacture of the products on the website. 

Transparency on processes

On its website, ALEXANDRA SVENDSEN communicates transparently about the materials used and the related certifications, providing an open insight into the production of its products. As part of this transparency, the brand also shares that it is continuously working towards exclusively using PET yarn in the future. 
With its commitment to transparency and the careful selection of more sustainable materials, the company underscores its dedication to responsible and environmentally conscious production.