STYGR

STYGR works with Dutch production atelier Makers Unite to produce their collection. This atelier offers employment opportunities to newcomers to the Netherlands in order to learn the language and provide a stepping stone to the labour market. The kiminis are made locally at the atelier in Amsterdam.

The contemporary bomber jackets are ethically produced at the Makers Unite atelier in Istanbul. Through this collaboration with the production atelier in Turkey, Makers Unite aims to revitalise the local textile and fashion industry, guaranteeing fair wages and a safe working environment.

The fabrics are sourced from suppliers in Turkey and the Netherlands. It is not clear exactly where & in what conditions the fabrics are produced.

Unfortunately, the materials used in the STYGR collection are not sustainable. The brand often uses synthetic materials such as polyamide and elastane. Here, the brand prioritises style and quality, with bright colours and glitter. The downside is that there is a high risk of micro-plastics being released when you wash your jacket. Thereby, synthetic materials are made from plastics obtained from crude oil, contributing to the consumption of finite, organic fuels. 

Conventional cotton also features in the collection. Although this is a natural material, it has drawbacks. Growing cotton requires a lot of irrigation water, pesticides, insecticides and synthetic fertilisers. This has a negative impact on soil and local ecosystems. 

STYGR is committed to improving this. For instance, the brand plans to upcycle more deadstock materials in the future. This would ensure that the collection can still shine and sparkle, without having to produce new synthetic materials.

Combining different materials makes it more difficult to recycle the clothes at the end-of-life stage. This is detrimental to the brand’s circularity. 

If STYGR starts upcycling deadstock materials in the future, it would make a big difference. A repair service or resale of preloved clothes could also be ways to commit to circularity. 

STYGR keeps their supply chain short by working with a small number of production partners. The jackets are designed by STYGR themselves in their Haarlem studio. The first Kimini collection was made by Makers Unite in the Netherlands, while the bomber jackets are produced by a partner of Makers Unite in Istanbul.

The fabrics are also sourced in the Netherlands and Turkey respectively. It is not clear where exactly they are produced. 

STYGR uses almost no animal materials in their designs, however, some bomber jackets in the new collection do contain wool.

Unfortunately, STYGR does not say here where the wool comes from, or what the animals’ living conditions are like.

With their hip bomber jackets, STYGR has the perfect collection for everyone who loves hip jackets! This creative duo is convinced that the right jacket is the perfect finishing touch to your outfit!

STYGR has a distinct style and uses iconic elements such as balloon sleeves, unique fabrics and patched pockets.

The bomber jacket collection comes in bright colours and glitter. The high-quality materials and finishes ensure that your purchase will shine for a long time. Moreover, there is the ideal model for every season and temperature! Thus, this Dutch brand aims to be a part of your personal style, so you can never be without it!

STYGR opened up with COSH! And shared more information about the production studio with us. Even on their own website, the brand is quite transparent about their collaboration with Makers Unite and the production site. 

Unfortunately, there is less information about the origin of the materials. We do know the country of origin of the fabrics, but this says nothing about the conditions in which the materials were produced.