Little by Little

Production Locations

• Fabric production: Belgium

Little by Little works closely with the Belgian fabric manufacturer and producer Liebaert, with whom the label maintains a close business relationship.

Working Conditions & Living Wages

The long-standing partnership ensures consistent quality and social responsibility. As the fashion label is certified with the Made in Green label, they guarantee that everyone involved in the entire supply chain works under socially responsible working conditions.

Materials

• Recycled polyamide (sourced from pre-consumer waste)
• Recycled elastane

Little by Little works exclusively with recycled polyamide and elastane from pre-consumer waste – waste generated before a product reaches the end consumer. This includes offcuts or excess materials from manufacturing. The logo on the textiles is made from a reflective material.

Recycled polyamide and elastane are a more sustainable option for synthetic fibres, yet they can still release microplastics into the ecosystem.
If you are interested in the topic of recycled synthetic fibres, you can read an article about recycled polyester here.

Packaging

The brand does not currently disclose what materials are used for their packaging.

Water Usage & Chemicals

The partner, Liebaert, holds numerous certifications, which underline its high standards in environmental and quality management: ISO 14001 for environmental management, ISO 50001 for energy management, ISO 9001 for quality management, as well as REACH compliance for chemical management. Additionally, the fabrics are certified according to OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for dyed and printed fabrics and meet the requirements of OEKO-TEX STEP and OEKO-TEX Detox to Zero. These certifications guarantee a more eco-friendly production and responsible use of resources.

Circular Product Design

With the goal of recycling textiles at the end of their life, the company deliberately avoids components such as zippers, buttons, and similar elements.

Circular Business Models

Customers can return products and receive a discount voucher in exchange. Little by Little aims to forward these returned textiles to their manufacturer to be recycled.
Did you know that Little by Little used the leftovers from their first collection for the winter collection?

Distance & Complexity of the Supply Chain

• Production Locations: Belgium
• Headquarters: Kontich, Belgium

The headquarters is located in Kontich, in the province of Antwerp.

Transportation

The Belgian fabric manufacturer Marcel Liebaert, who also produces textiles for Little by Little, provides a significant advantage in the supply chain, as the transportation of materials to the producer is eliminated. This not only enables more efficient production, but also makes a significant contribution to reducing the environmental footprint. In a conversation with the founder Tom, he told us at COSH! that transportation is limited to about 60 kilometres. 

Little by Little does not use any animal fibres in its products.

Product Design

The company offers both women’s and men’s products, as well as unisex items and accessories, and is limited to a summer and winter collection each year. Discover the stylish, high-quality shirts, leggings, and socks that are guaranteed to accompany you for a long time.

Slow Fashion Processes

With just two collections released annually — summer and winter — Little by Little prioritises thoughtful design over fleeting trends.

Transparency on Product

Every product comes with a cost breakdown available on their website, making it easy for you to understand exactly what you’re paying for.

Transparency on Processes

Founder Tom shares the brand’s journey towards sustainability with refreshing honesty. While acknowledging that no fashion production is impact-free, he appeals for the focus to be placed on reducing the ecological footprint as much as possible.