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Sustainability & Values

 




Zulu & Zephyr is committed to being the best brand it can be for our team, our extended workers, associated suppliers and our customers.

It is our utmost goal to achieve prosperity for all those associated with Zulu & Zephyr.  We commit to providing our wider team with opportunities to succeed and have a positive impact. Our collective priority is harmony for the human race and to contribute to the protection of our planet through lower impact clothing production.

Celebrating ten years as one of Australia’s most loved lifestyle brands, Zulu & Zephyr is focused on moving forward with sustainability at the helm. While we recognise that we are not perfect, we are committed to navigate the complexities of a multifaceted industry with a considered and conscious approach. Celebrating our achievements to date while highlighting the areas of improvement so we can make the most impact, for the health of the people and planet that we cherish. 

RECYCLED SIGNATURE SWIM

RECYCLED SIGNATURE SWIM

The new Signatures swim and Mini collections introduce our first fully recycled swimwear, now crafted entirely from recycled fibers for a gentler footprint on the planet.

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ZZ Everyone collection

ZZ Everyone collection

Presenting ZZ Everyone collection, Zulu & Zephyr continues to embody simplicity, versatility, and quality in unisex styles that promote equality and inclusion.

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RECYCLED FIBRES

RECYCLED FIBRES

By using recycled polyester & nylon we are lessening our dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels, reducing our emissions and keeping plastic and nylon waste out of landfills and oceans.

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REPREVE®

REPREVE®

As a brand we have chosen to use REPREVE® as it is fully certifiable and traceable through Global Recycle Standard (GSR) certification and Standard 100 certification

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BCI COTTON

BCI COTTON

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)is the largest cotton sustainability program in the world, it exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment and better for the sector.

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RECYCLED COTTON

RECYCLED COTTON

By using recycled cotton, we save water and reduce CO2 emissions by 80% compared to conventional cotton. 

RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD

RESPONSIBLE WOOL STANDARD

The Responsibe Wool Standard (RWS) is a voluntary standard that addresses the welfare of sheep and the land they graze on. RWS ensures that the wool comes from farms that have a progressive approach to managing their land, practice holistic respect for animal welfare of the sheep and respect the 'Five Freedoms' of animal welfare.

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OEKO-TEX® 100 STANDARD

OEKO-TEX® 100 STANDARD

All metal hardware used on swimwear and denim are made from zinc alloy and are produced in line with Oeko-Tex® 100 Standard which ensures that no harmful substances are present in the end product.

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CARBON POSITIVE AUSTRALIA

CARBON POSITIVE AUSTRALIA

At Zulu & Zephyr becoming Carbon Neutral is an important step for us as a responsible brand and a goal we are committed to making in the coming years. Until we reach our goal of carbon neutrality and as a response to the increased use of air freight in 2021 we choose to offset our Signature & Mini collections which uses fabric produced in Italy and requires long-haul transport. 

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TRIMS

TRIMS

All metal hardware used on swimwear and denim are made from zinc alloy and are produced in line with Oeko-Tex®.

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ARTISANS

ARTISANS

We are proud to support and advance artisan products in turn offering better economic and social outcomes for these small producers. 

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DYES

DYES

At Zulu & Zephyr we value the responsible use of dyes and chemicals and we are committed to promoting this throughout our supply chain.

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HEMP

HEMP

We choose to use hemp for its environmentally friendly properties as well as its durability and drape.

Hemp has regenerative properties, restoring the soil instead of degrading it. The soil is replenished with nutrients from the leaves that drop while the plant matures.

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RECYCLED MAILERS

RECYCLED MAILERS

Using recycled paper reduces our need for raw materials as well as diverts countless tricky-to-recycle polymailers from landfill. 


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BIO BAGS

BIO BAGS

Our bio garment bags are made predominantly from corn starch as well as the binding agents Polylactide (PLA) and Polybutyrate Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT).


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COMMITMENTS

COMMITMENTS

At Zulu & Zephyr we have always been committed to supporting charitable causes, we take pride knowing our product also serves as a purpose for the greater good.

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MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING

Our goal is that all those associated with the supply and manufacture of Zulu & Zephyr goods achieve prosperity in line with the values and conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)

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1% For The Planet

1% For The Planet

Zulu & Zephyr has been a proud member of 1% for the Planet since 2020. We are part of a global network of more than 2000 business members, in over 60 countries, coming together to protect the future of our planet.

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