Riley Studio is a gender neutral clothing brand who get creative in their commitment to sustainability, making each item from entirely recycled, organic and biodegradable materials. By avoiding virgin fibres, they’re making a dent in the excessive waste issue and their traceable positive impact speaks for itself. So far, they’ve diverted 14,898 plastic bottles from landfill, 3,894 litres of oil and a massive 6,381,823 litres of water.
The effect of poor fabric production practices on the environment can be huge. Cashmere production, for example, can be responsible for the death of the goats its harvested from when they’re sheared too soon to meet demand and the grasslands where they live are suffering because of overpopulation. That’s why Riley Studio have put sourcing the most innovative materials they can at the heart of their responsible production mission. Some used include Ecovero viscose (made with 50% lower emissions and water waste than traditional viscose), recycled nylon dyed with food waste (onion skins and rice husks) and Herdwool (biodegradable, organic and locally sourced).
On top of all that, they make stylish and well-constructed basics that you’ll keep coming back to. Having a seasonless line, clothes that won’t fade with the trend cycle, is just another way that Riley Studio solidifies its sustainable standing.