Sustainability at Shrimps

As a small independent brand, achieving true sustainability in all areas of our business is inevitably a work in progress. With our origins as a cruelty-free brand, an ethical approach to fashion remains pivotal to the Shrimps ethos, and below are some of the ways we are currently working to become as sustainable as possible.

 Manufacture

  • Where possible we always try to establish long-standing relationships with artisans and craftspeople for the production of our collections. All of our beaded accessories are made by hand in India at a factory with which we have worked closely to develop technical innovations and new techniques, combining them with those passed down over generations.
  • We also work with a number of London-based artisans for both sampling and production, helping us to reduce our shipping impact whilst also supporting independent local businesses.

Materials 

  • Shrimps has never used animal leather or fur in any product, in line with our commitment to cruelty free fashion.
  • As a natural, long-lasting material with self-cleaning properties, wool continues to feature prominently in Shrimps ready to wear. Each season we source tartan fabrics from Scotland produced using traditional techniques.
  • We have recently debuted several innovative fabrics made from recycled fibres, including recycled wool outerwear and a recycled polyester faux-sheepskin.
  • As an ongoing project, we are working to replace all of our packaging elements with recyclable or biodegradable options. Most recently we have introduced recyclable packaging for all jewellery and hair accessories.

Giving Back

  • For every order placed on our website, we offset the equivalent of 6KG of carbon in partnership with Treepoints. Some of the recent projects we have contributed towards include; Mersin Wind Farm Project in Turkey, Vinales Biosmass Power Plant, Rio Anapu-Pacaja REDD Project and Avaada Solar Project in Pavagada in India.
  • We are always open to ad-hoc opportunities to lend our voice or make donations to charitable/philanthropic projects and causes.

Longevity

  • Our design ethos centres on products that last beyond seasonal trends, coupled with our use of high quality materials and thoroughly tested production techniques, our aim is that every Shrimps piece can and will be treasured for many years.
  • Our detailed care instructions help to protect the longevity of our products, and in rare instances of fault or failure we endeavour to repair items rather than replace them.

    Care Guide

    Faux Fur
    Faux fur pieces should be stored in a dry place away from heat. All of our faux fur is dry clean only, however you can easily freshen up or spot clean at home by spraying a little water on the jacket using a clean spray bottle, combing through with a bristle brush (sisal or nylon brushes make good vegan alternatives to traditional boar bristle brushes), then blow drying on a cool setting. Think of it as a faux fur pampering session!

    Beaded Bags and Accessories
    Our beaded bags and accessories are handmade artisan products; slight variations are to be expected and careful treatment is advised to keep them in perfect condition. Avoid contact with rough surfaces, sharp objects, and extended periods in direct sunlight. We recommend storing your Shrimps item in its box or dust bag.

    Jewellery
    Each piece of Shrimps jewellery is a handmade artisan product; slight variations are to be expected and careful treatment is advised to keep them in perfect condition. Avoid contact with rough surfaces, sharp objects, and extended periods in direct sunlight. We recommend storing your jewellery in its box. 

    Dry Cleaning
    Often we find that careful spot cleaning and/or steaming will do the trick to refresh your Shrimps pieces before their next wear. However, when the time comes for a more thorough clean, we recommend using an eco (perchlorethylene-free) dry cleaning service, which will generally be both gentler on your clothes and less harmful to the environment.

    Repairs
    If your Shrimps item has been damaged, our production team will be happy to offer suggestions and advice for repair; email a photo and description to info@shrimps.co.uk and we will be sure to get back to you.