The mantra guiding our shopping choices is: buy less, buy better. Here are nine more brands for our periodic selection of eco-conscious labels that respect workers' rights. The aspects we consider when putting together the selection are many: from the materials brands choose to use, to production processes, right through to the concept and inclusivity of their collections — all essential parameters when talking about sustainable fashion.

QWSTION

A Swiss brand that holds the patent for Bananatex®, the world's first 100% biodegradable technical fabric — water-resistant and Cradle to Cradle Certified® — derived from the fibres of abacá, a banana plant grown regeneratively in the Philippines. The truly revolutionary aspect? This material will be open source, meaning it will be available to other companies.

Heimat Atlantica

Founded in Paris in 2016 by Montserrat Álvarez, an art historian, the brand was born from a deep passion for creating a 100% made in Europe label committed to preserving and transforming the unique know-how of the craftswomen along the Atlantic coast of northern Spain and Portugal.

La Rulet

Produces mainly with recycled materials and fabric off-cuts, and all leftover materials used in production are in turn recycled and transformed into new designs: every piece of jewellery is a one-of-a-kind item.

Rereri

The acronym stands for Recupero Responsabile RIvoluzionario (Revolutionary Responsible Recovery), for bags created through a bespoke, participatory and personalised tailoring process: no online sales or mass production — every purchase is an expression of desire and responsibility.

TÌNVICA

Timeless garments created in limited numbers by Officina Sartoriale, almost exclusively using fabrics sourced from overproduction and deadstock.

Lazy Hat

Recovered yarns and fabrics — sourced from textile surpluses and deadstock — alongside natural yarns, are given a new lease of life through artisanal craftsmanship that shapes hats and scarves with a contemporary design.

Delfina Tosi

An artisan who transforms damaged garments into one-of-a-kind pieces, breathing new life into something that already existed through the art of repair.

Trame naturali

A brand that produces and distributes Made in Italy hosiery and knitwear accessories, crafted with natural and certified yarns. Available in Naturasì stores.

ZEROW

A workshop in Scandicci dedicated to sustainable fashion, where designers and artisans can discover and experiment with fabrics and leathers. It selects and sells high-quality deadstock fabrics and leathers, recovered from the stocks of Italy's finest luxury companies.