PURSIK.boxers

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Germany (production near Düsseldorf)

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES

Production in Germany offers a number of clear advantages: higher social standards, legally regulated health and safety at work, fairer wages and strict requirements for working hours and safety conditions. 

PURSIK.boxers works with a single, local sewing factory in Wassenberg, a women-run business. The co-operation is very personal and close, with direct exchange during the development and production processes.

The products are handmade in small quantities. It is an artisanal production. PURSIK.boxers produces externally, but regionally and more transparently.

Darja is in close, direct contact with the sewing factory, which enables good control over fairer working conditions. Regular face-to-face meetings are part of the development process. 

The product design is deliberately inclusive – unisex, gender-neutral and designed for different body shapes. The company’s own sizing system (1−3) avoids traditional conventions such as ​‘small’ or ​‘large’. Diversity is also portrayed positively and valued in the brand identity. 

MATERIALS

• Deadstock fabrics (mainly from previous shirt collections). 
• Laundry elastic
• Polyester labels 

PURSIK.boxers mainly uses deadstock fabrics from previous shirt collections, including cotton, linen and blends of both natural fibres. Find out more about whether deadstock is a sustainable solution for the fashion industry here.

PACKAGING

PURSIK.boxers uses plastic-free packaging. The products are wrapped in tissue paper and sent in recycled cardboard boxes.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

PURSIK.boxers uses deadstock fabrics, which significantly reduces water consumption and the use of chemicals compared to virgin material, as no additional production is required for these fabrics. The materials are made from natural fibres such as cotton and linen, which reduces the risk of microplastics being released during washing.

The trousers are washed with a mild detergent and ironed before being sold, which indicates a more conscious approach to chemicals. 
 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

PURSIK.boxers mainly uses deadstock fabrics from previous shirt collections, often from premium Italian weaving mills. These are made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen or a blend of both. Although these are not mono-materials, one clear advantage is that only plant-based fibres are combined – synthetic fibres are not mixed in. This means that the recyclability remains higher than would be the case with blends of natural and synthetic fibres.

The absence of buttons, the use of elasticated bands and the minimalist design mean that the products are generally easy to repair. A targeted circular design strategy (e.g. for easy disassembly) is not pursued, but local production in small batches and the processing of existing materials contribute to extending product utilisation.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL

The label does not offer an official take-back service for used products. However, there is the possibility of repair on request. Customers receive a €10 refund if they bring a pair of PURSIK trousers to the alteration centre. Alternatively, the brand refers customers to a local tailor in Düsseldorf.

PURSIK.boxers offers a repair service on request. The repair itself is not free, but customers receive a €10 refund if they take their trousers to an alteration centre. Darja can also refer customers directly to a local tailor in Düsseldorf, with whom she is in contact. 

Other circular business models such as rental or resale are not currently offered. However, PURSIK.boxers is consciously focussing on longevity, small series and the conscious use of existing resources – aspects that contribute to extending the product’s lifespan.

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN

• Wassenberg, near Düsseldorf, Germany
• The head office is located in Düsseldorf, Germany.

The PURSIK.boxers supply chain is simple and straightforward, as the company only works with one local partner.

TRANSPORTATION 

• PURSIK.boxers works with a local sewing workshop in Wassenberg, not far from the company headquarters in Düsseldorf. Thanks to regional sourcing and production, transport routes within the supply chain are short and therefore low-emission. 
• For shipping to customers, PURSIK.boxers uses DHL GoGreen, a climate-compensated shipping service. Within Düsseldorf, some orders are even delivered directly, which avoids additional emissions.

PURSIK.boxers does not use any animal materials.

PRODUCT DESIGN

PURSIK.boxers produces unisex boxer and pyjama bottoms for adults – regardless of gender. 

The trousers are designed to be gender-neutral and suitable for a wide variety of body shapes. Instead of classic sizes such as S, M, L, PURSIK.boxers uses its own sizing system (1−3).

The style is casual, comfortable and colourful, inspired by boxer shorts and pyjamas, suitable for many everyday situations.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

PURSIK.boxers does not follow a seasonal model system. Instead of clear collections, the label has a fixed basic collection to which new designs are gradually added – depending on the availability of deadstock fabrics. The brand consciously wants to free itself from seasonal constraints and grow organically.

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT

̌The PURSIK.boxers product pages contain information on the material, country of production, manufacturing method, care instructions, size information and the most important product features.

It is clearly stated for each individual product that it was manufactured in the production facility in Wassenberg, Germany. In combination with the limited number of items and the reference to deadstock fabrics, a high level of product transparency is achieved.

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESS

PURSIK.boxers provides detailed information on the materials used, local production in Germany and the manufacturing process. The information is communicated directly on the product pages so that product-related traceability is possible. Background information on the foundation, motivation and production partnership is also provided on the ​‘About us’ page.

The brand works with a single sewing factory in Wassenberg, whose location and working methods are openly stated.