PRODUCTION LOCATIONS
- Vietnam
WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES
Studio Ditte’s bags are produced in collaboration with Rilla go Rilla. The brand does not disclose further information on their facilities.
MATERIALS
- Exterior: recycled PET bottles
- Inside: nylon
Studio Ditte’s bags are primarily made from PET recycled bottles, preventing excess waste from being generated. The lining is nylon, a manmade synthetic material.
PACKAGING
Studio Ditte does not disclose what packaging materials are used for their bags.
WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS
Studio Ditte does not disclose their efforts to reduce water or chemical usage in the production of their bags.
The bags are made from recycled polyester, which releases microplastics when washed. However, it is important to note that Studio Ditte recommends wiping them clean with a cloth, instead of machine washing. This reduces the potential of microplastic pollution.
CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN
The bags and backpacks are primarily made from recycled polyester, with a nylon lining. Recycled polyester itself is hard to recycle at the end of its lifespan, reducing the circularity of this product.
CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS
Studio Ditte does not currently share information about any implemented circular business models.
DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Production locations:
- Vietnam
Studio Ditte does not disclose further details about their facilities online. Their headquarters are located in the Netherlands. They offer worldwide shipping from their website, and their products are sold to more than 200 web stores worldwide.
TRANSPORTATION
Studio Ditte does not disclose what transportation methods are used in their supply chain.
Studio Ditte does not use any animal products in their collection.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Studio Ditte’s bag collection is designed for children, with a range of different colours and print choices to suit different tastes.
SLOW FASHION PROCESSES
As Studio Ditte’s items are not made to order, there is a small sales section on their website.
TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT
The product pages for Studio Ditte’s bags state what materials they are made from, but not the production countries. Under the ‘Our story’ section of the brand’s website, the production country is stated.
TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES
Studio Ditte does not disclose any further information about its suppliers, and does not publish an annual report on the social or environmental aspects of the brand.
Conclusion
Studio Ditte provides insufficient information about their material sourcing or production processes and facilities on their website. Although their bags are made from primarily recycled PET bottles, this material itself is difficult to recycle, and is combined with nylon.
