PRODUCT INFORMATION
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OUR PRINTS:
We use digital textile printing for our custom prints. Digital textile printing
reduces water use by 95% and energy use by 94%. Our printing facility is
located in Lyon, France. The artists who design our prints are from Ukraine,
Columbia and the UKOUR TEXTILES:
At Yomisma, the textiles that we use for our signature dusters are 67%
recycled polyester and 33% polyester. Our textiles also are OEKO-TEX certified.Recycled Polyester:
Virgin polyester is derived from petroleum, which has a high environmental
cost. Recycled polyester (also referred to as rPET) is comparable to virgin
polyester in terms of quality, but its production requires 59% less energy,
according to a 2017 study by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment.
Recycled polyester gives a second life to a material that’s not biodegradable
and would otherwise end up in a landfill or the ocean. Using recycled polyester
lessens our dependence on petroleum, utilizes waste, and reduces greenhouse gas
emissions from manufacturing. Additionally, we can be part of the movement to
promote new recycling streams for polyester clothing. Our garments which
include recycled polyester are comprised of 40-67% rPET which is made from
plastic bottles from the bottom of the oceanWe are intending to expand our textiles as we grow and are looking
at LENZING™ ECOVERO viscose, organic cotton, silk and deadstock. Please
see our product pages for specific details for each product.Embroidery
We have formed a new partnership with women in indigenous communities in Mexico to adorn
the necklines and wrist cuffs of some of our garments in our Spring Dopamine Collection.
This partnership is focused on elevating indigenous culture and ancestral designs which will lend
economic opportunities and contribute to preserving traditional techniques.Our designs belongs to
'San Andrés Larraínzar", a Tsotsil community located in Chiapas highlands, southern Mexico. They
are famous for their bright and geometric embroideries that come from Mayan heritage. The
sophisticated and laborious technique used in your embroidery is called "Brocade" which was made
on a backstop loom. The rhombus iconography represents the eye of God, or the creator. The fourpoints represents the cardinal points and the four elements of nature: earth, air, fire, and water. The name
of the artisan who made it is Maria, she is 27 years old born and raised in San Andres Larrainzar. She's
married and she has a young daughter who she supports by selling embroideries. Maria has been weaving
on a backstrap loom since 10 years ago making her an expert.Hours worked per embroidery : 14 hours approx.
Minimum salary covered.
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FSC Certified Viscose:
Our viscose (included in our Spring Dopamine Collection) is made from
sustainable wood and pulp from controlled resources certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council® (FSC). An FSC forest management certification
confirms that the forest is being managed in a way that preserves biological
diversity and benefits the lives of local people and workers, while ensuring it
sustains economic viability. Since these are natural fibers, they quickly
biodegrade within the acceptable time limits in all tested environments (soil,
industrial compost, home compost, fresh water, and marine environments).Deadstock
Deadstock fabric is surplus fabric from a fabric mill’s production run
that is unwanted or not needed by the designer or brand that commissioned
it. By purchasing and repurposing deadstock fabric, we prevent
usable fabric from being sent to landfills, making it a more sustainable option
than purchasing newly produced fabric. We have projects in the works
leaning on Deadstock material.STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world's best-known labels for
textiles tested for harmful substances and found to be safe for human health.
The test is conducted by independent OEKO-TEX® partner institutes, based on the
extensive OEKO-TEX® criteria
catalog. The test takes into account numerous regulated and non-regulated
substances which may be harmful to human health.In many cases, the limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national
and international requirements. The criteria catalog is updated at least once a
year and expanded with new scientific knowledge and statutory requirements.In many cases, the limit values for the STANDARD 100 go beyond national
and international requirements. The criteria catalog is updated at least once a year
and expanded with new scientific knowledge and statutory requirements.
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OUR BUTTONS:
Our buttons are a combination of deadstock, vintage and buttons imported from Italy. We love that sometimes the buttons on a piece may be slightly different from another, giving our jackets just a bit more of that unique Yomisma flare.
OUR THREAD:
We use polyester thread, as it is the most durable on the market, ensuring the long lives of our garments. While we would love to use 100% organic cotton thread or recycled polyester thread, we have found that currently it just doesn’t hold up. We firmly believe that a huge part of sustainability is quality, and we want our clothes to be worn for decades to come. However, we are keeping our eyes and ears open for alternative thread choices that are more planet-conscious.