SNURK

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

• Portugal

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES

SNURK is based in Amsterdam, where all their products are designed. SNURK is in permanent collaboration with a Portuguese manufacturer for their production. Since strict labour laws and regulations apply in the European Union, we deduce that production likely takes place in ethical working conditions. SNURK also travels to Portugal several times a year to supervise production. This contributes to a close relationship with their manufacturers, yielding SNURK direct control and influence over the production process. The brand states that pieces are cut, sewn and paced by hand. 

The brand operates with purpose. According to their website, profits from select duvet cover collections’ – Le-Clochard, Le-Trottoir, Paper Zoo and Crane Birds – go towards the Dutch Homeless Foundation, Off Road Kids and Stichting Zwerfjongeren Nederland (SZN). 

MATERIALS

• GOTS certified organic cotton
  
   

All SNURK products are made out of organic cotton. This is guaranteed by the GOTS label (Global Organic Textile Standard). GOTS is an independent organisation which inspects how organic cotton is produced. Organic cotton is grown without chemicals, which means that no chemical pesticides or fertilisers can be used. They also monitor working conditions.

All SNURK products also have the OEKO-Tex label. This label checks for the presence of chemicals in the end product so you know for sure that SNURK clothing and bedding is safe to sleep in. 

PACKAGING 

SNURK aims to reduce its use of virgin plastics where possible. In 2024, they announced switching to using recycled plastic bags for their e‑commerce clothing packaging. For their bedding, the brand states they use untreated cardboard as a sleeve. No further details are provided for further packaging along the supply chain. . 

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

By using GOTS certified cotton, it implies no use of synthetic pesticides or harmful fertilizers at that stage of production. However, SNURK does not publish any explicit information about water consumption, dyeing or chemical management. 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

SNURK prioritizes mono-materials, using certified organic cotton, avoiding material blends. SNURK’s Limited Waste collection repurposes leftover fabrics from previous seasons, relaunching them as smaller, limited editions at a discounted price. . 

The brand makes no mention of a take back service or repairability information. 

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS 

SNURK makes no mention of a take-back, repair, resale, rental or resale service, but highlights its efforts to minimize waste through its Limited Waste collection. 

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

• Production locations: Portugal
• SNURK HQ is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands

SNURK products are designed in the Netherlands and produced in Portugal. As the distances are relatively short, the brand has chosen to transport by road to avoid polluting air transport. 

The origin of the cotton is not known. The biggest cotton production countries are India, the United States and Brazil. SNURK’s supply chain might therefore be longer than it seems. 

TRANSPORTATION 

SNURK’s transportation methods aren’t detailed other than avoiding air and sea transport between the factory and headquarters. No further mention of shipping methods are made.

SNURK only uses organic cotton in their clothing and bedding. As a result, the brand is completely vegan. Organic cotton is also great because it has a lower impact on the cotton farm and its surroundings. Here, no chemical pesticides or insecticides can be used which protects local wildlife and ecosystems. 

PRODUCT DESIGN 

SNURK attaches great importance to the quality of their products. The cotton they use is high-quality, with a higher thread count than average bedding. This ensures that the fabric is stronger, smoother and softer to the touch. The yarns are also combed to remove impurities and lint.

The designs are always very colourful and cheerful. SNURK pays particular attention to releasing clothing and bedding in unique prints and images. So you can leave for dreamland as an astronaut, princess or shark. The clothing collection is for all ages, adults, children and even toddlers can shine in a sushi jumper or giraffe leggings. The whole family can therefore have fun matching each other thanks to SNURK!

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES

The brand embraces slow fashion principles, only releasing new collections twice a year. Though most products are made to measure using standard sizes, SNURK also has an in-house tailor, offering customizations at no additional cost to the consumer. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

SNURK provides clear information on origin (Portugal), materials (GOTS organic cotton, OEKO‑TEX), certifications, and product care on each item’s page. They also share insights into their design process and printed collections. Some products have a label connected to international standards on water saving practices (ISO 14001 EMS), however no further documentation is made available to confirm how the brand reaches these standards. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

Although SNURK discloses in which country their production takes place, they do not provide any information about the manufacturer itself. Information is made available on general pages and it does not appear they publish a sustainability or impact report publicly.