Sarda

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS

• Spain
• Belgium
• Tunisia
• Thailand
• China

WORKING CONDITIONS & WAGES

75% of fabric suppliers are European.

Sarda works exclusively with ateliers that uphold the brand’s social responsibility standards, and all partners have signed Sarda’s Social Responsibility Charter.

Sarda uses fabrics and materials certified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, or the Global Recycled Standard.

Independent certifications like SMETA and WRAP ensure fairer and safer production conditions. While there is no explicit mention of regular supplier visits, the company emphasizes strict monitoring of working conditions.

Sarda operates its own workshop in Tunisia, a dedicated quality lab in Belgium, and a design studio in Barcelona.

Sarda actively supports organizations advocating for women, including a partnership with Plan International. Unsold items and lingerie are purposefully donated to organizations assisting women in need.

Since 1962, Sarda has positioned itself as an inclusive brand celebrating femininity through empowering campaigns and designs.

Sarda ranks 7^th on the global ESG rating scale.

MATERIALS

• Polyamide
• Elastane
• Polyester
• Cotton

Sarda uses fabrics and materials certified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, or the Global Recycled Standard.

PACKAGING

• Sarda delivers all lingerie in FSC-certified boxes. According to the company, packaging materials are reduced and reused as much as possible.
• No information is provided regarding packaging within the supply chain.

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

Regarding chemical management, all fabrics and materials are certified under OEKO-TEX Standard 100, REACH, and the Global Recycled Standard, ensuring that no toxic substances are used.

All fabrics are also tested in Sarda’s own lab in Belgium before being used in production.

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

Most products are made from blended fibers, which makes recycling more difficult.
Sarda partially uses materials certified under the Global Recycled Standard.

Read more here about how sustainable recycled polyester is.

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODEL

Unsold items are purposefully donated, and fabric scraps are reused, for example, for makeup bags, face masks, or acoustic panels.

No repair service or take-back program is mentioned.

DISTANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLEXITY

• Spain
• Belgium
• Tunisia
• Thailand
• China
• Sarda’s headquarters are located in Barcelona, Spain. Quality control, pattern making, innovation, and distribution take place in Belgium.

TRANSPORT 

• No transport methods are communicated.
• Sarda works with 75% European fabric suppliers to minimize transportation within the supply chain.

Since Sarda is primarily a lingerie and swimwear label, the use of animal materials is less likely.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Sarda caters exclusively to women, offering lingerie and swimwear, including bras, bralettes, briefs, thongs, bodysuits, and swimwear.

Regarding size inclusivity, Sarda offers bras in cup sizes A to F and band sizes 65 to 95. Briefs are available in sizes 34 to 52, providing a comparatively wide size range.

Stylistically, Sarda positions itself as a bold, rule-breaking brand that celebrates femininity in all its facets, with designs for every woman, regardless of societal norms.

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

Sarda has an OUTLET section in its online shop.

PRODUCT TRANSPARENCY

On its product pages, Sarda generally provides material composition and care instructions. The share of recycled materials is usually mentioned, but without specifying which exact fibers or materials are recycled. 

The country of production, manufacturer, or supplier is also not disclosed, so full traceability of individual products is not provided.

PROCESS TRANSPARENCY

General information is given regarding certifications, supplier relationships, and working conditions, but without specific details about individual suppliers or factories.

There is no product-specific traceability. Customers cannot determine exactly where their product was made.