Hello Hossy

Production locations

• China
• Turkey
• In the future: Portugal

Working Conditions & Living Wages

China carries a significant risk of being associated with forced labour, low wages and poor working conditions. 
Working conditions in the Turkish textile industry are also characterised by low wages, insecure working conditions and exploitation.
Portugal is categorised as a low-risk country for textile production. 

There is no information on how contact with suppliers is organised or whether Hello Hossy takes measures to ensure safe, fair or ethical working conditions. 

Materials

• recycled Polyester (rPET)
• OCS-certified organic cotton 
• recycled Polycarbonat 
• Polyamid
• Polyester
• Elasthan
• stainless steel

Some of Hello Hossy’s products are OEKO-TEX® (Standard 100) certified.
Overall, the company offers some recycled and certified materials, which indicates its efforts towards more sustainability. If you want to learn more about recycled polyester and its environmental impact, we recommend our article. If you’re interested in learning about the benefits of organic cotton, click here. 

Packaging

Hello Hossy does not specify which packaging materials are used.

Water usage & chemicals

The company does not use phthalates, azo dyes or organotin compounds in its caps and hats. These accessories are certified in accordance with EN71, REACH and SGS. 

Circular product design

The majority of products are made from mixed fibres, which makes the recycling process much more difficult. Hello Hossy offers care instructions on its website that help to extend the life of the products.

Circular business models

The website does not provide any information on possible repair services, take-back services or other circular business models. 

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

• China
• Turkey
• The headquarters are located in Hossegor, France.

Transportation

There is no information on the website about transport methods within the supply chain or in e‑commerce.

The company does not use any animal-based materials. 

Product design

The company produces fun, colourful, stylish accessories for children and adults. Hello Hossy works in collections and brings out new products depending on the season. The product range includes gloves, scarves, hats, caps and hats, as well as rucksacks, drinking bottles and sunglasses.

Hello Hossy is known for its colourful and stylish accessories that appeal to both children and adults. The playful collections are designed seasonally and range from caps, hats and beanies to gloves, scarves, water bottles, sunglasses and rucksacks. The range is varied and colourful. 

Transparency on product

The materials and any certificates are presented on each product page of the online shop. Customers will also find practical care instructions and a helpful size guide. The country of production is also stated on each product page. 

Transparency on processes

The brand does not provide any information about its processes and suppliers. Neither a cost breakdown nor an annual report on social or environmental aspects are published, and there is no traceability for products.