Floria Collective

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Australia
• India
• Italy
• Netherlands
• Portugal
• Bulgaria
• Turkey
• Uganda
• China

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

• Merino wool is sourced in Australia, which, according to Floria Collective, is mulesing-free and partially RWS-certified. The country offers very high-quality wool, but the transport routes to Europe are long and associated with corresponding emissions. 
• India is an important production location for cotton, recycled textiles, hand weaving, vegetable dyeing and silk. Here, the brand deliberately works with partners who pay fairer wages, use traditional techniques and support social projects. 
• In Italy, knitwear and dyeing work is mostly produced in small family businesses with high quality standards and good working conditions. 
• The Netherlands serves as a location for local production in a factory where refugees are trained and employed. 
• Portugal produces suits and woven fabrics; as an EU country, high standards apply, which Floria Collective additionally safeguards by selecting a SEDEX member with SMETA audits. 
• In the wool spinning plant in Bulgaria, EU labour rights apply. 
• Organic cotton is grown in Turkey, where the proximity to Europe offers relatively short transport routes. 
• Uganda is a cotton supplier with opportunities for local agriculture.
• China supplies high-quality silk, but has long transport routes.

Floria Collective works exclusively with a small number of long-term partners, mostly small family businesses or social organisations. Certifications such as OCS for organic cotton and RWS for wool, mulesing-free standards and the use of deadstock materials ensure the origin of the materials. 

The brand does not have its own production facilities. 

Many products are handmade, such as hand-woven fabrics from India or knitwear from Italy. The collaboration with a factory in the Netherlands supports refugees, while a studio in India works with vegetable dyes made from waste products such as temple flowers. 

The relationship with suppliers is close and transparent, which is reflected in the long development processes. In Portugal, partners with SEDEX membership and SMETA audits are selected, while in India the label pays attention to above-average wages, fixed contracts, health and pension insurance. On-site visits are a standard procedure for European partners, while contact with more distant partners is continuously maintained digitally.

Social responsibility is reflected in the integration of refugees and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship.

MATERIALS 

• Organic cotton (OCS-certified)
• Recycled cotton
• RWS-certified merino wool (mulesing-free, Australia)
• Wool (mulesing-free, Australia)
• Linen (incl. deadstock)
• Silk
• TENCEL™ (from deadstock bed linen by Yumeko)
• Corozo buttons
• Buttons made from river shells
• Deadstock

Floria Collective only uses natural, biodegradable materials, often certified or from deadstock.

Read more about whether deadstock can be the solution for a more sustainable fashion industry here.

PACKAGING 

For e‑commerce, Floria Collective uses both new and reused shipping cartons. This saves resources by reusing intact packaging, while new cardboard boxes are used where necessary.

• Floria Collective uses cardboard boxes and tissue paper. The boxes are used several times, which is indicated by a stamp with ​‘This box has already been used’. 
• In the Netherlands and India, the goods are delivered in reused cardboard boxes. From Portugal and Italy, the clothing is sent in plastic packaging.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

The materials used are OCS-certified organic cotton, which is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, and RWS-certified merino wool, which complies with strict animal welfare and environmental regulations. Some of the materials are sourced from recycled or deadstock, which avoids additional resource and water consumption.

In terms of chemical management, Floria works with partners in India who only use vegetable dyes – often from waste products such as temple flowers, onion skins or tree bark. This avoids synthetic dyes and the associated harmful substances. Natural processes are also used for colouring and processing in Europe, for example in Italy and Portugal, where some companies are SEDEX members and undergo SMETA audits. 

The colouring is either plant-based or carried out under certified conditions with controlled use of chemicals.

The risk of microplastics is low as Floria only uses natural, biodegradable materials and does not use synthetic fibres.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

Floria Collective mainly produces from mono-materials so that the products are easier to recycle at the end of their life cycle. 

Recycled, upcycled and deadstock materials are regularly used, for example recycled cotton from production waste, deadstock linen, deadstock bed linen and deadstock lining fabrics. 

The products are always repairable. Floria cooperates with Mended to offer repairs and extend the useful life of the garments. Many designs are also constructed in small, artisan workshops so that repairs are made possible and practical.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

Floria Collective offers a repair service in collaboration with Mended to enable customers to make repairs and thus extend the life of their garments.

A take-back service is in the pipeline, but is not yet active. Planned returns of second-hand clothing, samples and products are to be offered again in future. For items that cannot be sold, there are co-operations with an upcycling designer and a studio in Amsterdam.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Australia 
• India 
• Italy
• Netherlands 
• Portugal
• Bulgaria 
• Turkey 
• Uganda
• China
• Floria Collective HQ is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

TRANSPORTATION

• Transport in the supply chain: In the Netherlands, goods are either collected by the customer or delivered by post. Deliveries from Portugal and Italy are made by DHL trucks, while shipments from India are sent by air freight.
• Transport in e‑commerce: For online orders, Floria Collective works with PostNL or offers the option of collection. Deliveries to brick-and-mortar shops are handled directly by the company itself.

• Merino wool: Partly RWS-certified (Responsible Wool Standard) – guaranteed mulesing-free, animal-friendly husbandry and more sustainable land use.
• Wool: mulesing-free according to the manufacturer’s specifications
• Silk: High-quality silk from experienced suppliers, no information on animal welfare-related certifications.

Floria Collective communicates that they rely on certifications for animal fibres or have personally checked the husbandry conditions to ensure animal welfare. 

However, a formally published animal welfare or material policy document is not provided.

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Floria Collective offers clothing for women, with a focus on timeless, high-quality pieces such as suits, blouses, skirts, knitwear and dresses. The collections follow a classic, elegant aesthetic with timeless, minimalist cuts that are suitable for different occasions.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

Floria Collective does not adhere to fixed ‑seasonal cycles, but has a permanent, timeless collection to which new designs are gradually added. The pieces are produced in small quantities, in some cases only 10 pieces per model.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

The Floria Collective product pages contain detailed information on the individual items of clothing. In addition to a detailed product description with information on fit, cut, length and special processing techniques, the exact material composition and information on the labels are also provided. There are also clear care instructions. Special features are often pointed out, such as the vegetable colouring with natural waste or the very limited number of items. The country of production and the respective producer are also mentioned. A separate section entitled ​‘The Product Journey’ links to a separate page that documents the entire manufacturing process from the raw material to the finished garment. There is also a size chart and information on shipping and return conditions. This transparency makes it possible for customers to precisely trace the origin and processing of their individual product.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

The most involved partner companies are named on the website, including location, specialisation and, in some cases, working methods. These include both European and non-European producers. The brand also explains in text how long development processes take, which materials are used and which certifications are available.

There is no disclosure of calculations or price breakdowns.

The information is not only generally available on an ​‘About us’ or partner page, but is also product-specific. Their ​‘The Product Journey’ section can be used to trace the entire manufacturing process for individual items, from raw materials to production, including the origin of materials, production location and partners involved.

Floria Collective does not publish an annual report on social or environmental aspects.