At tiSHōō, every piece is handcrafted with care in their atelier located in the Bohler area, ensuring a personal touch and quality. A special collection has been created in collaboration with the Pani Foundation in Bangladesh, promoting social welfare through employment and a future for children. The brand prioritizes in-house production, keeping close tabs on the process and preferring to source materials with transparency from known locations in Lithuania, and certified organic. They engage with suppliers ensuring ethical practices and have verified GOTS certification for their organic materials, demonstrating a commitment to responsible production and social engagement.
The materials used by the brand include a blend of 30% hemp and 70% lyocell sourced from Lithuania, employing natural colours. Fabrics range from 100% organic GOTS certified cotton to blends with 5% elastane and 100% silk deadstock, as well as silk and polyamide handprinted deadstock. The brand adheres to environmentally friendly dyeing practices in line with GOTS regulations. For packaging, they opt for biodegradable paper, reducing plastic use.
The brand focuses on creating garments predominantly from 100% cotton, which is beneficial for both recycling and biodegradability, depending on the use of chemicals. However, they do use many material blends, which would be difficult to recycle at end of use. There is an interest in working exclusively with mono materials to enhance circularity, but cost is a prohibitive factor at present. The use of many single-material items aligns with circular fashion practices, though the brand’s specific circular methods are not detailed.
The brand’s production and sourcing are concentrated within Europe, notably the Netherlands, with some components from Bangladesh. The specific transportation methods used are not disclosed, which is information needed to assess the brand’s overall carbon emissions.
So far, the brand does not work with any animal materials, but plans to work with Wool in the future (2024).
The brand tiSHōō embraces the ethos of slow fashion, presenting a limited number of unique designs per collection to prevent overproduction. Each design is tailored to harmonize with the chosen materials, resulting in distinctive, high-quality garments. By offering personalized shopping experiences and focusing on chapters rather than seasonal collections, tiSHōō fosters a deliberate and passionate approach to design, leaving behind the fast-paced norms of the fashion industry. While care and maintenance services aren’t detailed, their dedication to timeless pieces and personalized service suggests a commitment to longevity and customer satisfaction.
tiSHōō has been commendably transparent with COSH!, sharing detailed information about their sourcing facilities, including exact names and locations. Their production process is consciously designed to be limited, reflecting a deliberate approach to fashion that the brand openly communicates. This level of transparency aligns with their commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
Conclusion
COSH! recommends tiSHōō for its dedication to craftsmanship, limited-scale production, and transparency in sourcing and manufacturing. This brand is ideal for those who value the artistry of fashion and sustainable practices. You can find tiSHōō’s thoughtfully created pieces at their Concept Store in Arnhem.
