Our Covenant With Nature
Ethical Crafting
Made in Las Vegas, USA
Slow Fashion Rebellion: A Love Letter to the Planet
In a world where fast fashion reigns, we dare to defy. At SCATHED, our rebellion is not just about sustainability; it's a passionate affair with the Earth that inspires us. We weave our collections with fierce intention, crafting each piece as a testament to the beauty of imperfection and the power of slow fashion.
Our Journey Towards Sustainability
We understand that sustainable fashion is a journey, and this is just the beginning. Here are some ways that SCATHED is pursuing sustainability:
Sustainable Fabrics: Our armor against the ordinary. SCATHED uses DESSERTO Cactus leather as a vegan alternative to animal leather, made from the prickly pear cactus. It's durable, breathable, water-resistant and has a 100% recycled polyester lining. Cacti are drought-resistant and don’t require irrigation throughout the growing process, minimizing the negative impact on the planet. This innovative material is as fierce as it is sustainable, a symbol of our commitment to cruelty-free luxury.
We also source sustainable materials like recycled polyester, organic bamboo cotton, and sustainably processed organic cotton from Brito manufacturing for each collection. Brito is not only a certified sustainable textile manufacturer, their facilities are 100% solar powered and they use recycled rain water in their manufacturing process.
SCATHED also sources eco-tulle from Bridal Fabrics for our collections made 100% from recycled plastic collected from the ocean.
To reduce emissions of micro-plastics into the environment and to conserve water, SCATHED does NOT prewash our fabrics before crafting our garments.
For polyester garments, wash as little as possible in cold water. The use of a GuppyFriend bag can also help reduce the amount of micro-plastics released into the environment.
100% Recycled Polyester Thread: Every stitch is a promise to the planet. SCATHED sources 100% recycled polyester sewing thread from Gutermann made from post-consumer plastic bottles. These threads spun from recycled materials ensure that even the smallest details in our designs contribute to a larger cause.
Buying Local: SCATHED is passionate about supporting our local community and small businesses, which is why we choose to purchase fabrics and materials locally when sustainable options are not accessible. Not only does this help us build a SCATHED family within our community, it reduces carbon emissions normally exhausted while shipping materials from overseas or out of the area.
Small Batch Collections: We're not here for mass production. Our limited drops only occur twice per year, with only three of each design created in each size. All garments are made to order. This ensures that each piece is as unique as the rebel wearing it, while minimizing unnecessary waste.
Upcycling and Recycling: At SCATHED, we believe nothing goes to waste. That's why we save and upcycle our offcuts into purposeful items like tags, labels, and accessories. In this way, we are able to continue to reduce waste and keep as much gorgeous fabric out of the landfill and into fashionable closets.
Quality Over Quantity: We don’t believe in excess. Slow fashion manufacturing practices ensure that our designs are assembled with intention and the highest standards of quality. Our pieces are built to endure, both in style and in craftsmanship, to stand the trials of time.
Eco-friendly Packaging: We meticulously chose eco-friendly packaging that was both stylish and functional, in the hopes that our customers would reuse and repurpose them. Using recycled tape and avoiding plastics, we're reducing our plastic footprint, because every piece of unnecessary packaging is a casualty we can't afford. We also craft labels and tags from upcycled scraps with materials from our collection, further reducing waste and giving even the smallest new life.
Solar Powered Atelier: When finding a local manufacturing space in our area became unlikely, instead of searching overseas, we decided to make our own in the Nevada desert powered completely by solar. This also allowed us to create a comfortable and welcoming location for our sewists to craft SCATHED’s collection.
Ethical Manufacturing: SCATHED views each team member as family, and we strive to make our company a positive and safe working environment. We also make sure that each employee is getting paid above minimum wage, as we feel each person should be fairly compensated for their craft.
1% for the Planet: SCATHED is a proud member of 1% for the Planet, pledging 1% of our sales to environmental causes. We believe in giving back to the Earth that inspires our designs. Our rebellion is not just about reducing harm; it's about creating positive change.
Join Our Rebellion
By choosing SCATHED, you're not just wearing a garment—you're joining a movement. You're embracing a philosophy that believes in the beauty of imperfection and the power of sustainability.
The Future is Now
Our covenant to sustainability is a love letter to the planet—a promise to protect its beauty and ensure its future. With every piece we craft, we're proving that luxury can be responsible, that style can be sustainable, and that true rebellion lies in challenging the status quo.
Join us in this revolution. Together, we can rewrite the rules of fashion and create a future that's as beautiful as it is sustainable.
Stand with SCATHED. The Slow Fashion Rebellion starts here.
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Sustainable Cactus Leather
We source sustainable, vegan cactus leather with a 100% recycled polyester lining from Desserto.
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Sustainable Cactus Leather
We source sustainable, vegan cactus leather with a 100% recycled polyester lining from Desserto.
