Sustainability & Ethics

As NU, we acknowladge the impact of the application methods of the industry we belong to on our environment and our world. Therefore we aim to place a sustainable way of doing business at the core of all our applications. We continue to create high designs without compromising our commitment to our ethical principle and our quality. We constantly work to create new ways to reduce our carbon footprint and to reach zero waste in accordance with the transparent values we represent.

 

Our philosophy;

We believe that sustainability is based on longevity. We aim to create timeless clothes that are versatile, can be worn for different purposes and with different care, shall be long-lasting as to be passed on to future generations.

 

Our supply partners;

We have established carefully selected stakeholder network from family businesses and craftsmen with whom we have close relationships. For over 20 years, we believe in the value created throught the respect and care we show to all our interlocutors in our supply chain.

 

Logistics;

We carefully balance sourcing locally with innovative outsourcing. We support our local community and local businesses. In the future, we aim to close the loop and create a truly circular brand by creating a reverse logistics and waste management program with our customers.

 

Textiles and Materials;

We go beyond just using stock textiles. We collaborate with our partners who continue to recycle and create new biodegradable materials and textiles using cutting technology.

 

Animal Welfare;

We do not use leather, feathers or any materials that could harm animals or have been tested on animals at any stage of our production process.

 

 

 

Garment Making;

Our garments are made using experimental pattern cutting and draping techniques through our developments, which push the boundaries of construction, and helps us to reduce fabric and production waste.

 

Giving Back;

We strive to give back to our community and support causes we are passionate about. We work with young designers, small communities and family businesses to keep their craft and skills alive.

 

Our Future;

We work in line with full traceability and transparency at every stage of our supply chain, from the point of origin to the final product. We complete the vast majority of our production in-house in order to fully comply with our customers' sensitivities regarding how and where our garments are made.

 

Women power,

We believe that the value created under the dominance of our women in all of our management, manufacturing and sales processes is one of the most important cornerstones of NU's success.