Sustainability

By Intention

92 million tonnes of textile waste is generated globally every year. Most fashion is made to sit in a warehouse. Orealis is made to order or created in small batches. Every piece is created intentionally. We place a focus on natural materials for new fabrics and source from deadstock when possible.

Made to order

Made to order pieces are produced only once an order is placed. No excess pieces are created. Your order is made for exclusively for you.

Where printing is involved, we work with producers who use water-based and biodegradable inks applied directly to the fabric, a method that reduces water consumption and avoids the harsh chemicals associated with traditional printing processes. Our made to order pieces are produced in England and Canada.

Deadstock

Handcrafted Orealis pieces that are made in New York City primarily use deadstock materials sourced through the NYC fashion district and FABSCRAP, a nonprofit based in Brooklyn that collects excess pre-consumer fabric from the city's fashion houses and makes it available to makers.

Buying from the deadstock collection means the fabric already existed. No new material was produced for it. Made in small batches or as a one-off. When it's gone, it's gone.