SLOW FASHION
As a brand in today’s marketplace, we recognize our responsibility to support a slower approach to production. All of our items are made to order meaning that each piece is produced in limited quantities and per order. We stand by a simple yet effective approach to creating pieces that can be worn for seasons to come. Carefully crafted and curated with longevity in mind, we have rigorous quality control that ensures all items are made to last. Sustainability is at the core of our business model having non-negotiables in our supply and production chain that include:
- Manufacturing made to order garments and collections meaning that we only print, cut and sew what is required for our clients and brands having little to no surplus fabric or waste.
- Off-cuts of fabric are repurposed into patchwork style garment bags, defect fabric is used to make samples or sold to other suppliers or if possible, re-dyed a different colour for other collections
- Using natural fabrications and where possible certified eco-fabrics during production.
- Printing with non-toxic DyStar GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified dyes and chemicals.
All of these methods of production reduce waste in all facets of the manufacturing process and supports a slow-fashion business model. All pieces are 100% handmade from start to finish and celebrate the individual craftsman that have been a part of each process in creating a one of a kind, high-quality item.
PEOPLE FIRST
Our makers are the heart of our brand – they bring our creations to life and are our extended family. Our intentions are pure; to celebrate the makers of our pieces, to pay them for their work (regardless of if it passes our quality control or not) and to work in a mutually beneficial, respectful environment. At Jula, we strive to keep traditional techniques of production alive, whilst also encouraging our teams to up-skill to keep up with the modern pace of life. We are committed to our team and see most of our workers as family. We work with a cottage-industry style of production whereby we encourage micro-financing of our makers businesses, support artisans in their respective skilled fields and allow for a diverse team from all parts of the island to create garments for our clients. We have forged long-lasting relationships with our teams and have a deep respect for their crafts.
BUSINESS PRACTICES
Jula is comitted to the following business practices:
- Paying above minimum wage
- BPJS Ketenagakerja (pension) and
- BPJS Kesehatan (healthcare) paid by
- Jula for all full-time employees
- Support of religious ceremonies and holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Operational hours 5 days a week, 8 hours a day with minimal overtime
- Overtime compensation if worked
- Encouraging diversity in the workplace
- Partnerships with skilled artisans using traditional techniques and methods of hand-made production.
- 80% female operated business
- 100% female owned business
Throughout our manufacturing process, a garment goes through many hands with each step in our production chain celebrating hand-made garments. From selection of fabrics, hand-dying and screen-printing, checking of printed fabrics, cutting and sewing of garments, to quality control and packing in our warehouse – each garment is unique and individual and supports a variety of teams in each field of work.
BRAND VALUES
- Transparency
- Authenticity
- Communication
- Fairness and Equality
- Respect
- Encourage and Support
- Fun and Joyful workplace
- Flexibility
- Appreciation and Understanding
- Gratitude