Consciously Crafted = Good For The Soul
Our ethical and sustainable journey began well before the beginning of Forsoul The Label. It was an experience of precious moments with our friends whilst living in Bali, ensuring that we were creating a slow fashion label, with the highest ethical practices and support for the artisans and makers. This allows us to maintain integrity, monitor quality and ensure our long-standing partners are well cared for.
We see conscious fashion as an opportunity, not a challenge, and so we are continually investing our time and resources into doing better and being greater so that a new universal standard in the fashion industry is reached.
For us, creating conscious fashion means making an unwavering commitment to…
Responsible fashion
Our responsible fashion commitment extends to our fabrications. We are committed to using and exploring the most environmentally friendly fabrics we can. Recently we have made the change from screen to digital printing our fabric, significantly improving our environmental footprint.
Handmade artistry
Working with local artisans across Bali and the Far East, we are proud supporters of local manufacturing and preserving artisanal skills. Their expertise is integral to the design and execution of our collections, with these skills often being handed down across generations.
Supporting Small Community Business
Every Forsoul items is hand-produced by family-run factories in Indonesia and the Far East that we have worked with since launch. Having the ability to support the local economy and provide artisans with access to the global marketplace is paramount for us.
Supply Chain Transparency
We have a hands-on, collaborative approach to our manufacturing, which means we are part of every step. We ensure that we work alongside those who share the same vision and values as we do.
Quality control
We want your Forsoul to journey through life with you. We have a firm quality assurance policy to ensure your Forsoul purchase has a 100% happiness guarantee.
Responsible packaging
It is vital that we minimise our footprint wherever we can. Our garments arrive in eco-friendly and recyclable packaging. We always say no to plastic and ensure we work with those who align on these values.
Considered & Certified Fabrics
European Flax Standard
EUROPEAN FLAX YARN - certified European flax fibres, grown and cultivated in Normandy, France following the European Flax® Standard. This linen boasts complete traceability and great environmental credentials. All processes and dyes are OEKO-TEX certified.
• 100% Linen
• Linen Rayon
FSC Certified Fibres
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.
• Rayon Fujet
• Viscose
• Linen Viscose
GOTS Certified Fibres
GOTS certified organic cotton has proven a lower environmental impact, reducing water wastage, greenhouse gas chemicals used, whilst ensuring the wellbeing & safety of the workers.
• Organic Cotton
• Organic Cotton Poplin
• Organic Cotton Voile
OEKO-TEX Certified
Every component has been tested for harmful substances.
• 100% Linen
• Linen Rayon
• Cotton Canvas
• Cotton Poplin
• Cotton Voile
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ FIBRES
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres are produced using pulp, which is derived from certified renewable wood sources.
Benefits include up to 50% lower emissions and water impact than generic viscose.
• Lyocell Twill
Forsoul is committed to creating thoughtfully produced, socially responsible garments that will truly make your soul shine whenever worn.
We are committed to breaking down barriers of unethical work practices in the textile industry, so that a universal standard of working conditions can be reached.
Parental Support
We support women returning to the workforce after having children by employing ‘home-industry’ contractors, which enables the duality of parenthood and making a financial living. Many of our sewers work from home, allowing them the freedom of work life balance.
Employee Benefits
We pay all of our employees, in Indonesia above national minimum, along with additional benefits, such as flexible work hours and staff team building days.
Community Support
We have a sustainable and realistic approach when working with our local Indonesian communities. We support time off for religious holidays, special community events or personal family events. Our makers have the ability and freedom to manage their hours, however they choose.
