Transparency
At CANSU XI, our core values include connecting to nature and embracing the freedom that comes with being true to oneself and not hiding away.
We fully adopt this view in every step of the way, from the fabrics we use to the packaging we ship your pieces in. We also believe it is important to honour the local cultures we draw inspiration from, and work with local workshops.
Fully aware that the concept of fashion is inherently contradictory with full sustainability, we still take as many steps as we can as a brand to ensure that we respect our planet as much as possible.
FABRICS
For our garments, the main fabrics we use: our signature vegan silk (cupro), linen, cotton and viscose. On top of their aesthetic qualities like their flowiness and perfect draping, our designs are also functional ones: breathable and temperature adaptable. We worked hard to bring you the most environment friendly natural fabrics, sourced from a local supplier in the Marmara region of Turkey.
All our fabrics are extremely durable and long-lasting, contributing to your life-long wardrobe with pieces that will feel still like new after many years. Reducing excessive consumption is the first step to a better world, and our pieces will help you in having staple pieces that always look as good as new.
We use both natural and vegan silk (cupro), because we want to give you the freedom of choice. They’re equally beautiful and harmless, but it’s up to you to decide. Cupro also reduces waste, because it’s made of recycled materials. Our linen comes from the most durable natural fibres, and our viscose is the best sustainable alternative to cotton out there.
Our fabrics will treat you and your skin as well as they treat your wardrobe and our planet Earth.
CRAFTSMANSHIP & SUPPLIERS
We source the core element behind our fabrics, Bemberg Yarn, from Japan. It is materialized from cotton linters, a fiber found in cotton seeds that have traditionally been disposed of.
Our natural fibers are woven into our beautiful vegan silk at the first vegan-labeled fabric producer in the world, located in the Marmara region of Turkiye, known as the heart of textile. Which creates a luxurious, cruelty-free, and Earth-friendly alternative to silk fabrics.
Our supplier is a fully integrated textile facility with its yarn preparation, weaving, engraving, dying, printing, and finishing departments. They make use of the latest state of the art technologies of the most prestigious machinery of European origin in their facilities. By complying to the highest standards and always keeping up to date with the latest certifications, our supplier is one of the most innovative and trustworthy manufacturers of the sector. It maintains the discipline and work ethics within the framework of its philosophy of respect to all living beings and the environment.
Their sustainability initiatives are backed by a number of certificates and programs, including GOTs, OCS, Sedex, BCI certificates and the Blue Balance Sustainability Program. They only use natural dyes and take steps to reduce water consumption.
One of our fabric suppliers is situated in the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, Kapalicarsi. With the historical and local stores it hosts, the Grand Bazaar is a key cultural context where we not only supply prestigious fabrics from, but also draw inspiration from.
Apart from environmental responsibility, we ensure that all our suppliers also care as much about social responsibility as we do. Our local suppliers are committed to equality, workspace safety, adequate pay, and many other crucial ethical standards.
PACKAGING
We ship our lovely garments worldwide, and in order to reduce our impact, we have adopted completely sustainable packaging materials. The box and wrapping that you will receive your new CANSU XI pieces are all made out of paper, which is easily reusable or recyclable.
