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skopes menswear

Skopes: Mens Formalwear

Skopes approached us back in 2019 seeking to re-imagine tailoring through an eco-conscious lens.  With experience in formalwear spanning more than 10 years & a strong reputation as a sustainable clothing supplier, Skopes challenged us to develop the most sustainable suits we could.

In pursuit of sustainability.

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THE CHALLENGE

FINDING SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR 38  COMPONENTS IN A TAILORED SUIT

Suiting is complex. Compared with casual garments, there are a lot of elements to break down and analyse - Shell fabric, linings, fusings, buttons and trims, to name a few.  We committed ourselves to finding less impactful alternatives for each item, for many of which we were among the first to do so back in 2019. It meant close collaboration with a number of carefully selected suppliers to initiate development of recycled fabrics, trims & accessories.

MATERIAL CHOICE

We prioritised recycled materials throughout the garments where possible, including the shell fabrics & linings. We also replaced many conventional accessories with recycled alternatives, such as buttons, labels, tags & packaging. All our supply partners are certified to global standards such as GRS which means we can provide  assurances on the authenticity of recycled material & transaction certificates to evidence claims.

TOTAL TRACEABILITY

As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, we publish the entire supply chain of all our products through the Lyfcycle app. Scan the QR code on an  Skopes x Lyfcycle garments to see its journey, from raw material to finished product! Our transparent collaboration gained us recognition in the 2021 Drapers Sustainability Awards for 'Best use of technology for good'.

INTEGRITY OF SUPPLY

Sustainability isn’t just about choice of materials, it’s also about working with great supply partners that put people first and operate with openness, honesty and integrity.

 

Our formalwear factories in Bangladesh are all highly accredited and adhere to major ethical labour accreditations such as Sedex, BSCI & The Accord.

OUR SOLUTIONS

THE RESULTS

Products Transformed

38

Traceable Products Supplied

170+

Plastic bottles recycled

2+

STYLES

THOUSAND

MILLION

TESTIMONIAL

"Lyfcycle have been a trusted supplier of ours for over 10 years and the products they make have zero compromise on quality - just a huge benefit to the environment."

Nick M. | Head of Buying at Skopes

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