AYANI

Production Locations

• Poland (partner workshop)
• Armenia (partner workshop)

Working Conditions & Living Wages

AYANI says it works directly with its production partners and visits them regularly.

All partners must follow the AYANI Supplier Code of Conduct. It covers child and forced labour, wages, working hours, freedom of association and workplace safety. It also bans human trafficking, discrimination and harassment. Suppliers must provide protective equipment, training and emergency procedures. Overtime must be voluntary, fairly paid and within legal limits.

On wages, the Code states that pay must at least meet legal requirements and progress towards a living wage. 

AYANI says it checks compliance through audits and continuous dialogue. 

The brand also publishes a Responsible Purchasing Practices policy. In it, AYANI commits to prices that let suppliers cover safe working conditions and fair wages, reasonable lead times to avoid excessive overtime, paying invoices on time and covering the cost of complying with its Code. The brand also says it builds long-term partnerships with a small number of trusted suppliers in Armenia and Poland. That’s a promising signal, because buying practices have a big influence on wages. There is no evidence yet of how these commitments work in practice.

Both documents are public on the website.

Poland is in the EU, so legal labour rules apply there. Armenia is outside the EU, which makes independent checks and published audit results even more important.

Materials

• LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose
• Linen 
• TENCEL™ 
• Organic cotton
• Recycled-polyester 

The buttons are made from corozo nut and recycled cotton. 

Packaging

• Orders are shipped in recycled packaging. 
• Plastic packaging and hangers in the supply chain are reused and kept to a minimum with bulk packaging. 

Water Usage & Chemicals

AYANI asks its suppliers to follow a Restricted Substances Policy. It sets out which chemicals suppliers may not use. Suppliers must comply with the ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List and the EU REACH regulation. ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) is an industry list of chemicals that shouldn’t be used in textile production. Among other things, the policy bans azo dyes that release cancer-causing amines, formaldehyde in finished goods, PVC, phthalates and heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury and chromium VI.

According to the policy, suppliers must provide test results or certifications. AYANI says it works with partners that are OEKO-TEX® orbluesign® certified, or that test their wastewater in line with ZDHC guidelines. 

The Supplier Code of Conduct also asks suppliers to reduce their water, chemical and energy impact. No targets or figures are shared.

AYANI’s care guide suggests a microfibre filter or washing bag for recycled polyester. Its care tips also encourage washing less, at low temperatures, and air drying. That’s useful advice to help your dress last longer.

Circular Product Design

Part of the AYANI fabrics are blends. Mixing fibres, and especially mixing plant-based and synthetic fibres, makes garments harder to recycle. 

AYANI’s pattern cutter uses digital tools to reduce waste.

Cut-offs go to local upcycling projects. 

Circular Business Models

AYANI offers paid alteration services at its Berlin store. That can help you get a better fit and wear your dress for longer. 

No repair service, a take-back scheme, resale or rental is mentioned.

Distance & Complexity of the Supply Chain

• Production locations: partner workshops in Poland and Armenia
• AYANI HQ and store are in Berlin, Germany

Transportation

• Transportation in the supply chain: not disclosed
• Transportation in e‑commerce: not disclosed

The brand states that all AYANI garments are 100% vegan.

AYANI has a public Animal Welfare Policy. Under this policy, its garments don’t use fur (including angora), leather, exotic skins, mohair, alpaca, cashmere, silk, down or feathers. 

Product Design

AYANI designs dresses for women, made for work and everyday life. Styles feature functional pockets, adjustable waists and, for many designs, two length options. 

The brand says it aims for dresses that last beyond 50 wears. 

AYANI also offers a size guide and personal styling appointments in Berlin. 

Slow Fashion Processes

AYANI says it releases two collections a year, produced in small quantities and on demand. 

Transparency on Product

The pages show the exact fibre composition. Customers also get detailed care instructions. The product page doesn’t state the production country or the workshop that made the dress. Therefore, traceability is limited. 

Transparency on Processes

AYANI publishes a policy library with four documents: the Supplier Code of Conduct, Restricted Substances Policy, Animal Welfare Policy and Responsible Purchasing Practices. 

The brand says it can answer ​“who made our clothes” at every level of the supply chain. However, it doesn’t publish a supplier list, fabric origins, audit results, cost breakdowns or an annual impact report. It also doesn’t share which chemical certifications its partners hold.