PRECISION IN PRODUCTION

Our VIVEH production team headed off to Portugal last week. In this blog post, we want to tell you all a little about the production city of Guimaraes and why we’re based there.

Guimaraes is a small city in northern Portugal that has now become a protected UNESCO site. The city is the oldest in Portugal while simultaneously being the heart of textileproduction in Europe. Situated around the historic city are countless textile factories and suppliers producing garments of the highest quality.

CRAFTED IN PORTUGAL: THE ARTISANAL EXCELLENCE BEHIND OUR CLOTHING PRODUCTION

We don’t necessarily consider ourselves a sustainable brand as we believe that it’s a word that oversimplifies the conversation of responsible production in fashion. At times it feels that it absolves the brand of true accountability. However, social responsibility is one of our core brand values and although we may not be perfect - we try our best to make sure our production practices treat the world and its labourers with respect and fairness.

One of the main reasons we’re based in Portugal is that the production suppliers comply with EU regulations, which ensures the workers are granted fair wages and that working conditions are safe. Furthermore, it’s close to our base in Amsterdam, which allows us to visit the factories regularly and allows us to conduct quality control on all our garments.

THERE ARE NO RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERS, WITHOUT RESPONSIBLE PRODUCERS. 

We work with small, family-owned factories in Portugal which have been passed down through generations. With a deep passion for their craft, the teams are highly skilled in producing knitwear and cut-and-sew items. Operating in Portugal means production adheres to strict European environmental protection and sustainability laws, and they have all the necessary certificates to demonstrate their commitment to these values.

HOW WE MAKE OUR FABRIC CHOICES

At VIVEH we create timeless pieces from well-sourced materials to ensure they remain a wardrobe staple for years to come. Of course, the quality of the fabric plays an important role in this. Our fabric portfolio consists of a range of materials, including low-impact fabrics such as ecovero™ viscose, recycled polyester and certified 100% organic cotton. We design consciously with the environment in mind. If there is a sustainable option, we go for it.

THANK YOU

For reading this edition of our blog. We appreciate every single one of you. Stay tuned for lots more exclusive behind-the-scenes and special pieces written by the VIVEH team for you.