Sustainability

ANCIELA embraces circularity from the beginning of the design process, incorporating recycling, upcycling and regenerative techniques, delivering beautifully hand-crafted designs while minimising the environmental impact on our planet. Our supply chain is a creative ecosystem, fostering a relationship of mutual support and learning”

MATERIALS

We approach sourcing like a chef foraging for local ingredients, thoughtfully and close to home. Our fabrics and trims are primarily sourced within the UK and Europe to reduce transport emissions and lower our carbon footprint.

80% of our materials come from deadstock warehouses or donated vintage fabrics, including wool, silk, and cotton.

A further 10% comprises certified sustainable fibres such as Tencel, Irish hemp, linen, and GOTS organic cotton. We collaborate with Studio Kuhu, a London-based natural dyer originally from Mexico, who uses regenerative methods and ancient dyeing traditions that embody cultural narratives, identity, and connection to land and heritage.

The remaining 10% includes experimental recycled jacquards developed in partnership with London textile designer Alice Timmis, using recycled cotton and British wool from Iinouiio, the UK’s only pre-consumer wool recycler.

While we previously usedNewLife recycled yarns derived from post-consumer plastic waste, we have since discontinued this line as part of our commitment to eliminating plastic from our garments.

Our trims are carefully chosen and include reclaimed leather, vintage zips and hardware, wooden beads, and corozo and coconut buttons.


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