Sourcing
LAASSO works with artisans and small producers in the European Union (EU) and Africa, who are aligned with our values of a slow response to fast fashion and minimising our environmental impact.
Our clothing production atelier in Portugal complies with stringent EU environmental regulations and EU labour standards. They hold certifications for:
Our clothing production atelier in Portugal complies with stringent EU environmental regulations and EU labour standards. They hold certifications for:
- Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
- Organic Content Standard (OCS)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Global Recycle Standard (GRS)
- Climate Neutral
- ISO 1400: 2015 Environmental Management
- ISO 9001: 2015 Quality management
All LAASSO fabrics are sourced in Europe, and mostly carry GOTS, OCS, GRS, Better Cotton Initiative, and/or OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications.
To eliminate overproduction, all of our items are either made to order or created in small batches.
LAASSO Lariats and Tassels are hand-made to order in the Netherlands, using horsehair, brass and deer leather.
Pearl jewellery is hand-made to order in Ireland using freshwater pearls and 14 karat gold fill.
LAASSO Puff Slides are made in small batches in Morocco with natural materials.
LAASSO Everyday Basket is ethically made in Ghana using natural sisal plant fibres. 10% of your purchase will go to OAfrica, an organisation based in Ghana helping families of children at risk of abandonment.
LAASSO Lariats and Tassels are hand-made to order in the Netherlands, using horsehair, brass and deer leather.
Pearl jewellery is hand-made to order in Ireland using freshwater pearls and 14 karat gold fill.
LAASSO Puff Slides are made in small batches in Morocco with natural materials.
LAASSO Everyday Basket is ethically made in Ghana using natural sisal plant fibres. 10% of your purchase will go to OAfrica, an organisation based in Ghana helping families of children at risk of abandonment.