Cycleur De Luxe

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• China
• It is possible that additional countries are included in the supply chain.

WORKING CONDITIONS & WAGES

CYCLEUR de LUXE produces in China, where risks related to labour rights, wages and transparency exist. There is no evidence that suppliers are regularly visited or that audits are carried out.
It also remains unclear whether the brand works with a small number of fixed partners or with many different producers.
No information is available on concrete measures to ensure safe or fair working conditions.

MATERIALS

• Leather (chrome-free tanned)
• Suede (vegetable-tanned)
• Linen from Flanders
• MicroTech
• Nylon
• Viscose
• Polyester
• Polyamide
• Angora
• EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate)
• Rubber

CYCLEUR de LUXE uses chrome-free tanned leather and vegetable-tanned suede, which require fewer chemicals but still involve animal- and resource-related issues. Are you interested in the environmental impact of leather? Read our informative article.

PACKAGING

CYCLEUR de LUXE offers free shipping and free returns in the BeNeLux region for e‑commerce orders, but does not provide details on the packaging materials used.

WATER USE & CHEMICALS

CYCLEUR de LUXE’s RE>CYCLEUR collection works with chrome-free leather, vegetable-tanned suede and flax from Flanders. These measures reduce the use of harmful chemicals compared to conventional tanning methods and save water through the use of the natural fibre linen.

Beyond this, there are no known concrete programmes or certifications addressing water consumption, chemical management or dyeing/​printing processes. 

There is no information on microplastic release from synthetic materials.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

CYCLEUR de LUXE works predominantly with blended materials, which makes circularity more difficult, as blends are harder to recycle.
The brand offers a take-back service exclusively for the RE>CYCLEUR collection: customers can return worn shoes and receive a 10% discount on a new pair. According to the company, the returned shoes are recycled, but no specific processes or partners are disclosed.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL

CYCLEUR de LUXE does not mention a repair service.
The brand has its own take-back programme, limited to the RE>CYCLEUR collection. Customers can return their worn shoes and receive a 10% discount voucher for a new pair from the same line. According to the company, the returned shoes are recycled.
Other circular business models such as rental, resale or a structured repair initiative are not communicated.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN

• China
• Belgium
• CYCLEUR de LUXE is based in Belgium.

The supply chain of CYCLEUR de LUXE is relatively complex, as design takes place in Europe while production is mainly located in Asia.

TRANSPORT

• CYCLEUR de LUXE produces its shoes and textiles in Asia and then transports them to Belgium, where design and brand management are based. This involves long transport distances with a corresponding environmental footprint. The brand does not provide concrete information on transport methods or CO₂ reduction through optimised logistics.
• Information on logistics partners or more climate-friendly shipping options is not available.

• Leather (chrome-free tanned, origin not specified)
• Suede (vegetable-tanned, origin not specified)
• Angora (used in knitwear, origin not specified)

CYCLEUR de LUXE uses animal-derived materials but does not provide information on origin, certifications or animal welfare standards. Transparency and policies in this area are lacking.

PRODUCT DESIGN

CYCLEUR de LUXE produces footwear and apparel for women and men. The range includes trainers, boots, sandals, as well as garments such as knitwear, trousers and outerwear. The presentation of the collections focuses on a sporty, modern lifestyle.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

CYCLEUR de LUXE releases new collections every three months, following a classic seasonal rhythm.

PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY

On the product pages of CYCLEUR de LUXE, basic information such as model name, category, price, available sizes, and care and shipping information can be found. Materials are also described. 

However, there is no detailed traceability in terms of supply chain transparency or factory information. Customers only learn the country of production, not the specific production site or the exact origin of materials, which significantly limits the traceability of individual products.

PROCESS TRANSPARENCY

CYCLEUR de LUXE provides only very limited information about its processes and suppliers. The brand does not publish concrete information about suppliers, factories or production conditions.

The available content is mainly found on general information pages or in the brand description. While product pages include some information on materials and countries of production, there is no deeper traceability of individual products.
The brand does not publish an annual report on social or environmental aspects.