Good Krama: trans-seasonal carbon-free garments made in Cambodia
Clothing for women and men made by upcycling materials into modern designs and whatever isn’t upcycled in handwoven
What’s awesome about this sustainable and ethical fashion brand designed and made in Cambodia is just how much they value supply chain transparency. GOOD KRAMA publish a report about their ecological impact showcasing how much energy, water, carbon emissions and waste produced and used in their garment production. The aim of this is to bring customers into the loop so they too understand their impact when choosing to support this brand.
About
GOOD KRAMA blends traditional weaving techniques with upcycled textiles to create relevant and unique streetwear for women and men. We believe in transparent communication, circular supply chains and fair trade production. We celebrate the artisans that contribute to our universe as we aim to show that ethics and aesthetics are not mutually exclusive.
You may be wondering: what is a krama?
The krama is a traditional silk or cotton textile with a checkered pattern that is emblematic of Southeast Asia. Used in hundreds of different ways by people of all socio-economic backgrounds, the krama materializes the balance between function and aesthetics.
Core values
Reducing textile waste: The vast majority of discarded textiles, offcuts and deadstock are perfectly usable, and certainly look better out of landfills. We upcycle textile waste from local factories and use them to create our garments. By using existing fabrics, we are eliminating the resources (water, energy, carbon) it takes to produce new fabrics while tackling the textile waste issue.
Supporting a living wage: We believe in supporting living wages. Our production partners receive above a living wage, health benefits and opportunity for skill growth and development. We work directly with NGOs and social enterprises who provide safe spaces for vocational sewing training and teach women how to make an entire garment, not just work the assembly line.
Amplifying textile craftsmanship: What we don’t upcycle, we hand weave. As seen with the krama, Southeast Asia has a strong heritage in textile weaving that goes back thousands of years. We work to amplify this craftsmanship by collaborating directly with rural weaving communities through home based employment and fair trade practices.
Sharing our Impact: We don’t just claim to be sustainable, we have the data to prove it! We closely track each step of our supply chain and the water, energy and waste it takes to create our products. We have this data verified by an independent third party that compares it to current industry standards. We then transform this sexy math into relatable info-graphics on each product page so you know exactly how many resources you are saving, every time you choose us.
Striving for Circularity: From our product design to our packaging, we avoid waste and favor everything reusable and recyclable. We even keep all of our own fabric scraps to find creative ways to re-purpose them. We believe that circularity is the only way forward and continuously explore new ways to close the loop. We are also a carbon neutral company that gives back to clean energy and reforestation programs in Southeast Asia.
