PEOPLE
Ethics are important to Walter, which is why they selected a Sustainable and Ethical manufacturer to make their garments. A Turkish denim manufacturer for whom Sustainable innovation and corporate transparency are cornerstones of their business.
Walter's garments are sewn in Chantuque's small family-run factory partner which operate ‘lean’ production lines with minimal complexity and a high level of craftsmanship, avoiding the mass-produced feel of jeans you usually find in this price-range.
Walter strive to give the customer more than they bargained for, ensuring their product is made with love, ready to be loved for a very long time.
PLANET
All Walter styles are made using deadstock and low-impact or renewable materials. They are produced using environmentally friendly and cruelty-free processes.
They source deadstock fabrics from a variety of mills and factory storage to minimise the impact of new production runs.
Styles are carefully developed and launched only when ready, not pressured by the traditional seasonal calendar.
Walter's garment manufacturers work to the highest levels of accreditation -The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, SEDEX, HIGG Index, Global Organic Textile Standard.
Washing and processing is carried out at a low-capacity ‘laboratory’ laundry in Istanbul where the latest technologies and techniques are harnessed for the whole business, and is preferred by Walter for the attention to detail it engenders. Smaller capacity washing machines are used, which give a better finish along with minimised energy and water usage, and proximity to the garment factory.
Waist buttons are made using a low-water usage, zero-electroplating method and are removable for easy garment recycling.
Excess metal is avoided in their jeans by using bartacks for strengthening points instead of rivets. Pocket bags are 50% recycled polyester (for strength) and 50% organic cotton (giving a natural feel). Woven brand labels are made using recycled polyester yarns.
In addition, Walter's garment manufacturers collaborate with local fabric manufacturers to recycle their waste fabric offcuts into high quality denim with 50% recycled cotton content.
ANIMALS
Walter garments are free of Animal materials.
Back patches are made from Mycel, a mushroom root substrate (which is stronger than leather).