Karma Koma

Production locations

• Bali, Indonesia
• It is possible that Karma Koma will also work at other production sites. 

Working Conditions & Living Wages

Karma Koma maintains a friendly relationship with the workshop in Bali that produces for the brand, sharing values such as respect and appreciation for craftsmanship. Many of the products are made there by hand. However, the origin and production methods of the other products remain unclear.

Indonesia has a long tradition of artisan craftsmanship, but there are still significant challenges in terms of labour rights and standards. COSH! has no information on possible certifications and is also unaware if the brand regularly visits its suppliers or takes measures to ensure safe, fair, and ethical working conditions. Furthermore, it is unclear where production takes place outside the Indonesian workshop.

Materials

• Rayon
• Lurex
• Polyester
• Elasthan
• Viscose
• Nylon
• Silk
• Polyester
• Wool, Merino

The use of other fibres cannot be ruled out. The label primarily uses synthetic fibres in its products, which can lead to the release of microplastics. If you are interested in the invisible dangers of synthetic fibres, check out this fascinating article on polyester.

Packaging

It is unclear which packaging materials Karma Koma uses.

Water usage & chemicals

No information on water consumption or chemical management is provided on the website.

Circular product design

The company mainly relies on the use of mixed fibres, which makes the recycling process considerably more difficult and significantly limits the recycling and recyclability of the end product.

Circular business models

COSH! currently has no information as to whether Karma Koma offers a repair service or operates its own take-back programme for clothing. We are also not aware of any other circular business models.

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

• Bali, Indonesia
• The headquarters are located in Paris, France.

It is likely that Karma Koma has other locations in the supply chain. 

Transportation

• No information is available on how transport is handled within the supply chain or in the e‑commerce sector.

• Silk
• Wool, Merino
• No information is available on where the animal materials are sourced.

On its website, Karma Koma claims to use carefully selected and high quality leather and python. The company does not provide any concrete information about certifications or specific ethical guidelines regarding the sourcing and use of its animal materials.

Product design

Karma Koma offers timeless and modern clothing. The range includes dresses, tops, trousers, jumpsuits and accessories in feminine cuts with elegant details. The collection is aimed at women. Flowing materials, chains, leather and lace convey a sensual, fashionable aesthetic.

Slow fashion processes

There is no information on how many collections the brand publishes each year.
Karma Koma offers a sale outlet on its website.

Transparency on product

Customers can find care instructions and material compositions for the individual products on the product pages. 

Transparency on processes

Karma Koma does not provide any detailed information on the production processes within the supply chain or the production sites. In addition, no specific information is provided on the traceability of the products. This lack of transparency makes it difficult for customers to make informed decisions about the brand’s sustainability and ethical standards.