Stoffen C

Production locations -

• Located in Kortrijk
• No production location, just sourced fabrics
• Sourced from Libeco in Belgium

Working Conditions & living wages -

The brand does not conduct any production itself, and does not produce any garments, only sells fabrics produced originally by Libeco located in Belgium. 

Materials – Materialen – Materialien – Materialien

• Only deadstock linen

  The material is all natural and biodegradable.

Packaging -

The brand does not conduct any web sales, and has only in person sales, which avoids the use of shipping packaging. That being said, it is unclear what packaging is used for in person purchases. 

Water usage & chemicals – 

The brand itself does not conduct any production activities, avoiding any use of water or chemicals. However, the materials used are said to be sourced using sustainable methods such as using renewable energy, etc. although this remains unconfirmed.

Circular product design -

The material used is natural and biodegradable, as well as deadstock only, which gives this material a new life rather than having it dumped in a landfill. Deadstock materials are test/​rest rolls from fabric production, that still contain a few meters of high quality fabrics that won’t be used by the producer anymore. 

Circular business models – 

The brand does not have a circular model in terms of a takeback or repair system. However, the natural and simple nature of the products make them already easy to repair and/​or recycle without the need of an established circular business model. 

Distance & complexity of the supply chain -

• Production locations: Belgium

• Stoffen C HQ is located in: Belgium

• Stoffen C sells/​exports in these countries: Belgium

  The supply chain can be traced all the way down to the flax crops, located in the Netherlands, the north of France, and Belgium. This keeps the supply chain very short. 

Transportation –

• The brand conducts all purchases in person, avoiding any transportation emissions. Transportation within the supply chain are located within a very close distance to the headquarters, reducing transportation emissions significantly.

The brand uses no animal materials. 

Product design -

Stoffen C sells basic linen products with a classic and simple nature. 

Slow fashion processes – 

The brand does not conduct production itself, and avoids seasonal collections. Using only deadstock materials, the brand avoids overproduction and gives materials a new life. They also only conduct sales in person, ensuring that each purchase is cherished and valued by the consumer, and they wouldn’t need to return it. 

Transparency on product – 

Stoffen C has no website, hence no product page details. Any little information provided can be found on their instagram page, however more information can be asked for in person while conducting the sales. 

Transparency on processes – 

While the brand does not have a website, they have provided COSH! with all the information necessary. They have a very simple supply chain that is very transparent and easy to follow, and simple materials as well. Their only supplier also has plenty of information regarding the products on their website, giving us an added layer of assurance regarding the sustainability of the brand.