Choosing the
right materials
Turning the tide
Turning
the tide
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So long, sequins
On average 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every year, so we’ve decided to remove all (yep, all) sequins and glitter.
Don’t worry, Mini wardrobes will still have plenty of wow in them. Our designers have got even more creative with bold appliqués, embroidery and some brand-new 3D techniques (we’d tell you more but we think you’ll want to see for yourself).
Shop MiniSo long, sequins
On average 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every year, so we’ve decided to remove all (yep, all) sequins and glitter.
Don’t worry, Mini wardrobes will still have plenty of wow in them. Our designers have got even more creative with bold appliqués, embroidery and some brand-new 3D techniques (we’d tell you more but we think you’ll want to see for yourself).
Shop MiniSo long, sequins
On average 8 million tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans every year, so we’ve decided to remove all (yep, all) sequins and glitter.
Don’t worry, Mini wardrobes will still have plenty of wow in them. Our designers have got even more creative with bold appliqués, embroidery and some brand-new 3D techniques (we’d tell you more but we think you’ll want to see for yourself).
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Cotton-on
We’ve been signed up to the Better Cotton Initiative (or BCI) since 2018. In 2020, an estimated 387 million litres of water were saved thanks to our sourcing of Better Cotton.
BCI is a not-for-profit organisation (the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world) that helps cotton growers employ more socially and economically sustainable farming methods. So, by buying cotton products from us, you’re supporting more sustainable farming. Good, eh?
Read more about BCI Shop T-shirtsCotton-on
We’ve been signed up to the Better Cotton Initiative (or BCI) since 2018. In 2020, an estimated 387 million litres of water were saved thanks to our sourcing of Better Cotton.
BCI is a not-for-profit organisation (the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world) that helps cotton growers employ more socially and economically sustainable farming methods. So, by buying cotton products from us, you’re supporting more sustainable farming. Good, eh?
Read more about BCI Shop T-shirtsCotton-on
We’ve been signed up to the Better Cotton Initiative (or BCI) since 2018. In 2020, an estimated 387 million litres of water were saved thanks to our sourcing of Better Cotton.
BCI is a not-for-profit organisation (the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world) that helps cotton growers employ more socially and economically sustainable farming methods. So, by buying cotton products from us, you’re supporting more sustainable farming. Good, eh?
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A not-so-new fabric
Our great women’s swimwear is now even better. Why? It’s nearly all recycled using nylon made from 100% post-industrial waste materials (scraps that didn’t make final products).
The scraps are melted down using a chemical-free process, and that’s…basically it. Cossies that are kinder to the planet when being made, and a genuine joy to wear. Clever, eh? And for men, all styles are made from recycled polyester.
Shop swimearA not-so-new fabric
Our great women’s swimwear is now even better. Why? It’s nearly all recycled using nylon made from 100% post-industrial waste materials (scraps that didn’t make final products).
The scraps are melted down using a chemical-free process, and that’s…basically it. Cossies that are kinder to the planet when being made, and a genuine joy to wear. Clever, eh? And for men, all styles are made from recycled polyester.
Shop swimear
A not-so-new fabric
Our great women’s swimwear is now even better. Why? It’s nearly all recycled using nylon made from 100% post-industrial waste materials (scraps that didn’t make final products).
The scraps are melted down using a chemical-free process, and that’s…basically it. Cossies that are kinder to the planet when being made, and a genuine joy to wear. Clever, eh? And for men, all styles are made from recycled polyester.
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True vintage
We’re very pleased to say that 80% of our new womenswear denim styles feature recycled cotton. And guess what? They still look and feel as good as ever.
So where did we find this cotton? Well, it was either pre-loved or discarded during cloth or garment production, and so we’ve saved it from landfill (and saved water and energy too) – which you know we’re pretty passionate about. So you get the same great fit with the added bonus of doing something a bit ‘better’.
Shop denimTrue vintage
We’re very pleased to say that 80% of our new womenswear denim styles feature recycled cotton. And guess what? They still look and feel as good as ever.
So where did we find this cotton? Well, it was either pre-loved or discarded during cloth or garment production, and so we’ve saved it from landfill (and saved water and energy too) – which you know we’re pretty passionate about. So you get the same great fit with the added bonus of doing something a bit ‘better’.
Shop denimTrue vintage
We’re very pleased to say that 80% of our new womenswear denim styles feature recycled cotton. And guess what? They still look and feel as good as ever.
So where did we find this cotton? Well, it was either pre-loved or discarded during cloth or garment production, and so we’ve saved it from landfill (and saved water and energy too) – which you know we’re pretty passionate about. So you get the same great fit with the added bonus of doing something a bit ‘better’.
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Kind cashmere
As a proud partner of The Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF, we support sustainable cashmere production.
The Good Cashmere Standard® considers all aspects of sustainable cashmere production, including ecological, social and economic production such as animal welfare, improving working conditions on farms, and protecting the environment. This also means we can trace our cashmere via an online tracking system.
Shop cashmere Learn more about The Good Cashmere Standard® (This link will open in a new window/tab)Kind cashmere
As a proud partner of The Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF, we support sustainable cashmere production.
The Good Cashmere Standard® considers all aspects of sustainable cashmere production, including ecological, social and economic production such as animal welfare, improving working conditions on farms, and protecting the environment. This also means we can trace our cashmere via an online tracking system.
Shop cashmere
Learn more about The Good Cashmere Standard® (This link will open in a new window/tab)
Our aims
Here’s where we’re doing well and want to do better…
Our aims
Here’s where we’re doing well
and want to do better…
100%more sustainable cotton by 2023 through a combination of BCI, recycled and organic cotton
100%of our new-in
adult denim will
have recycled
cotton in
by 2023
100%
of our new-in adult denim will have recycled cotton in by 2023
100%
of our new-in
adult denim will have
recycled cotton
in by 2023
100%
more sustainable cotton by 2023
through a combination of BCI,
recycled and organic cotton
By the end of 2023 we will have reduced our use of polyester across all departments and will only be using recycled polyester where necessary
100%
recycled swimwear
in all lines by 2025
100%
recycled swimwear
in all lines by 2025
100%
sustainable viscose
by 2025
100%
sustainable
viscose
by 2025
Packaging
Those boxes that contain your Boden deliveries are made entirely from recycled materials, and they’re recyclable too (so please do). Our shipping bags are already made from 80% recycled material, but we’re working to replace them with a better option ASAP.
Packaging
Those boxes that contain your Boden deliveries are made entirely from recycled materials, and they’re recyclable too (so please do). Our shipping bags are already made from 80% recycled material, but we’re working to replace them with a better option ASAP.
Our offices
At our Leicester warehouse we have a zero-to-landfill policy, solar panels on the roof, and recycle more than 500 tonnes of card and paper and nearly 100 tonnes of plastic in an average year. The lighting’s LED – in and out – and the loos are flushed with pure rainwater.
Our offices
At our Leicester warehouse we have a zero-to-landfill policy, solar panels on the roof, and recycle more than 500 tonnes of card and paper and nearly 100 tonnes of plastic in an average year. The lighting’s LED – in and out – and the loos are flushed with pure rainwater.
