Saysky works closely with their factories in China, Bangladesh, and Lithuania to ensure transparency and decent working conditions. These factories are all BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) approved.
This brand’s merino line products contain material certified by OEKO-TEX, which is one of the best-known labels to test harmful products, and makes sure the textiles are non-hazardous to the consumer. Some other fabrics are also Bluesign approved, which means that they meet some of the strictest chemical safety requirements. Their water bottles are also BPA free, making them safe for the consumers to drink out of.
Community is key to this brand, they contribute to the running community by supporting local and global projects through partnerships.
Saysky uses many natural products such as wool, cotton, and down. Their wool that makes up for a large part of their collection is mule-sing free Merino wool, which is certified by OEKO-TEX, and GOTS certified organic cotton. Their down products also comply with the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), guaranteeing that feathers are down come from certified farms. They also use many synthetic and semi-synthetic fibres such as polyester, polyamide, elastane, Tencel, and spandex. Polyester makes up for a big part of their collection, some of which is recycled, however certifications are not shown. Some of their Bluesign approved fabrics also meet high standards of pollution control, and they have committed to the increase of using responsible products in their collections. The tencel fabrics are responsibly made from natural origins. Their BPA free water bottles are also biodegradable.
75% of Saysky’s Autumn/Winter 2023 collection will be produced in a responsible manner, an increase from the 53% in their Spring/Summer collection. However, to qualify as responsible within their collection, a product needs to be made from materials that are at least 40% recycled, renewable, biodegradable, organic, or with natural fibres, so their collection is in reality less responsible than the 53% they strived for. Some products labelled responsible are also 100% polyester, which is responsible in terms of circularity however still quite unsustainable in terms of its effect on the environment.
Saysky’s cardboard boxes are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified, ensuring that the material comes from responsibly managed forests. They also recommend you to reuse the same box for returns, to minimize resource use.
Saysky’s uses many recycled products as part of their brand. Their responsible collection contains many monomaterial products, however a lot of their collection (even the responsible collection) contains high synthetic fibre blends, which makes them hard to recycle at the end of use. For packaging they use 95% recycled plastic poly bags and their boxes are 95% recycled as well. They carefully sort all items in the warehouse and dispose of all waste material properly – tracing it all the way to the recycling station.
This brand has it’s main office in Denmark, and works with factories in China, Bangladesh, and Lithuania, which have been chosen carefully in vicinity to the material sources and necessary manufacturing sites to reduce the carbon footprint from the transport. Additionally, 93% of this brand’s import shipping came via sea or rail freight in 2022, which are a better alternative compared to truck and air modes or transportation.
Saysky uses merino wool for their wool products, which are guaranteed mulesing free and renewable. Their down products also comply with the Responsible Down Standard (RDS), which ensures the compliance with the principles of animal welfare.
At Saysky, they strive to make long-lasting, high-quality products with a minimal impact on the planet. Their products use materials that make them wearable during any weather, so their garments are seasonless and timeless. The purpose of these products is to be used many times, with durability being the key, the products made to be used by many runners and reworn many times by many people. They share a care guide with their consumers to keep the products in use for longer. 0% of their products are disposed of, as they keep them available for purchase at reduced price points.
Saysky strives to be as transparent as possible, with a regularly updated responsibility page on their website dedicated to educating customers about their responsible actions. They include materiality and certifications on every product page, using their responsible sticker to communicate which product is made according to their criteria of responsibility. A detailed explanation is needed regarding the “responsibility” of each product, more so than what is already provided.
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Are you a part of the running community, or are trying to get into it, and looking for responsible but contemporary running outfits? Then check out Saysky’s products!
