TrixenRees

Production locations

• Portugal
• Poland
• The Netherlands
• Italy

TrixenRees produces their collections through a collaborative and artisanal process, beginning with inspiration from fabric rather than pre-designed patterns. Their clothing is initially crafted by production houses in Portugal, Poland, The Netherlands, and Italy, after which some pieces are hand-dyed in their own studio in Arnhem to achieve the perfect colour that suits both the fabric and the design. This hands-on approach underscores their commitment to creating garments that are as unique as the materials they use. 

Working Conditions & living wages

While TrixenRees maintains production within Europe, this regional focus suggests adherence to stringent EU regulations regarding ethical workplace practices. More transparency about their supply chain management and ethical workplace activities would help clarify their practices further.

Materials 

• Cotton 
• Linen
• Silk
• Cupro
• Crêpe viscose
• Polyamide
• Elastane
• Wool
• Extra fine merino wool
• Yakwool
• Alpaca
• Cashmere
• Mohair
• Wooden buttons

The selection of materials like linen and wool suggests a focus on biodegradable and renewable fibres, whereas cupro, derived from cotton waste, indicates an effort toward sustainable alternatives. However, the inclusion of synthetics like polyamide and elastane highlights the use of non-biodegradable fibres as well. 

It’s important to note that the information on the materials used by TrixenRees is gathered from a limited sample set of garments and may not reflect the true materiality of the entire brand. More detailed disclosure from the brand would help clarify their overall material usage and sustainability practices.

Packaging

The brand uses paper bags for packaging, avoiding plastic entirely.

Water usage & chemicals 

The brand doesn’t mention any measures it has taken in regards of water usage, chemical management. They do mention their in house dyeing, but don’t present any further details

Circular product design

TrixenRees utilizes a lot of monomaterials of mainly natural fibres, as well as material blends with synthetic fibres in their collections. The presence of material blends, which often combine plant-based and synthetic fibers, may complicate the recycling process as separation of materials is necessary for effective recycling. 

Circular business models

The brand doesn’t mention any circular business models.

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

Production: Portugal, Poland, The Netherlands, Italy

Fabrics: Italy and Turkey

HQ: Arnhem, The Netherlands

Transportation

They only use road transportation within their supply chain. The proximity of their production facilities within Europe avoids carbon-intensive transportation methods like air transport. 

TrixenRees uses animal-derived materials such as pearl and wool in their collections, and have assured COSH! that they avoid harmful and unethical animal derived products at all costs. However, we would love to see more specifics of this on their website itself. 

Product design

TrixenRees creates dresses, skirts, pants, blouses, jackets and cardigans. They also produce a knitwear collection and accessories. Their sizes typically range from S‑XL or S/M‑XL.

Slow fashion processes

TrixenRees epitomizes slow fashion through their meticulous approach to design, emphasizing the harmony of fabric, model, and colour in each garment. The brand creates pieces that transcend traditional seasonal boundaries. This versatility ensures that each item can be dressed up or down, maintaining charm and comfort regardless of how it is worn.

The design process at TrixenRees is deeply intuitive, with the founders sketching models directly behind the sewing machine, guided by their extensive experience and a focus on ​‘rich fabrics’ that feel good and fall beautifully. Many items are hand-dyed in-house, adding an exclusive touch to the colouration, though it is not specified if this applies to all products. TrixenRees’s commitment to quality is evident in every piece, designed to be timeless and durable. 

The brand takes part in sales periods.

Transparency on product

The brand discloses the materials of each product on their productpage and mentions if the product was dyed in house.

Transparency on processes

TrixenRees has shared with COSH! the exact locations of their production and sourcing. We would like to see more details regarding their supply chain management and ethical workplace practices as well. We look forward to seeing the brand’s progress regarding their transparency and sustainability aligned activities.