Sustainable & Ethical Assurance: From Design to Delivery
At Lilly + Sid we are all about raising awareness about sustainability and doing all we can to help our planet become a better place for the future. Lilly + Sid was created as an antidote to the fast fashion industry. A planet friendly focus from design to delivery, because quality organic clothing shouldn't cost the earth.
Our Fabrics
95% of our garments are made from organic cotton. The cotton we use is GOTS certified organic. GOTS ( Global Organic Textile Standard) is the leading standard for textiles made from organic fibres worldwide, better for the farmers who grow it and the delicate skins wearing it. The remaining garments in our collection are made from eco fabrics such as the recycled nylon used in our swimwear - taking fabrics destined for landfill and repurposing for the new generation. Our dyes are Azo free, kinder to the environment and kinder to the wearer.
Quality Assurance
Each and every garment we produce is rigorously tested via independent testing house SGS. As a minimum, each garment will go through 20 tests including those for safety and quality assurance. We also outline our manufacturing requirements to ensure no nasty chemicals are used and that our trims are purchased from companies we can trust.
Warehousing
As Lilly + Sid grows globally, we are investing in warehousing and supply chain solutions across the globe. This allows us to ship directly from factory to customer, thus reducing our carbon footprint. We will also be expanding our UK warehouse this year- we’ve only been there 18 months, but have already outgrown it !
Net Profit Focus
Our company strategy is not to over buy. We strongly believe in offering the best value products we possibly can from launch date and selling as many as we can at full price. Heavy discounting events such as Black Friday, don’t match with our brand ethos and contribute to the clothing landfill of ‘ bargain must-haves ‘.
Thoughtful design
We focus on maximising the lifecycle of our products through thoughtful design. Our contemporary classics are timeless in their appeal and include seasonless pieces to wear all year round. Design features enable garmentsthat grow with your child through the year, extending the lifecycle as long as possible. Our multi-wear separates in on-trend colour palettes can be mixed & matched to layer up for each season. Reversible garments are a key part of our collections - two looks in one is a great win for sustainable wardrobes, less washing required and less pieces needed to create looks for little ones.
Recycling Campaign
Timeless designs enable the garments to be passed down to smaller friends and family. Investment in quality fabrics ensures our clothing stands the test of time.
Planet Friendly Packaging
We are committed to creating eco packaging solutions. Our mailing bags and boxes are made from paper and created at source wherever possible to reduce our carbon footprint. Each garment is now packed in bags made from cornstarch which are fully compostable!
Thank you for supporting our brand and helping us create an ethical clothing business model whilst protecting the planet for future generations.