All JPALM garments are prouldy MADE IN NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA. JPalm garments are mainly made by expert sewers based right here in Wellington. With a handful of styles being sewn or knitted in Auckland. All of our sewers are paid a LIVING WAGE - this is really important to us as we view sewing as a highly skilled role. The perks of producing our garments locally means we can build great relationships, any hiccups can be resolved easily, and it reduces our carbon footprint as there is less freight involved. Many garments are also still hand sewn by designer/maker Julia in her workroom in central Wellington, New Zealand. Having a hands-on process is really important as it means we can adapt and change as the materials demand to ensure quality and originality. The fabrics used in JPalm garments are carefully chosen from New Zealand suppliers - prioritizing natural or regenerated fibres. Often vintage or found fabrics are re-purposed and saved from landfill. We also work directly with a handful of fabric mills in China, which ensures we get unique, exclusive and custom fabrics. This also means we only order exactly what we need and there isn't any wastage. Many of the textiles are distressed or treated by hand at the JPalm workroom - such as the hand bleaching/dying or any frayed edges etc. If you would like more clarifications around sustainability and manufacturing, please feel free to reach out to us: info@jpalm.co.nz