Sustainability report 2025
Fair Trade producers have always been sustainable. The world is finally catching up. We make things by hand, in small workshops, with people we know by name. That's how Solid has always worked. What changed is that we started writing it down. This is our second sustainability report. Where our first one was mostly us discovering what we didn't know yet, this one reflects a year of digging deeper — into our packaging, our emissions, our suppliers' suppliers, and into what it actually takes to back up a claim rather than just make one. With new European rules raising the bar on what companies can honestly say about their impact, we've used this year to get more precise: more evidence behind what we claim, more honesty about what we're still figuring out, and a first real look at our carbon footprint. We're still organised around two chapters, Planet and People. People is new: a chapter we've been sitting on for a while, now finally taking shape. None of this is finished. Some parts are strong, some are still thin, and we say so as we go. If something here looks incomplete, it probably is — and we'd rather show you that than pretend otherwise.
A note on our workshops In last year's sustainability report, we discussed three workshops: Peru, India, and Kenya. This year, we are no longer including India.Ten years ago, this began with a simple dream: to give women in Ranchi a fair, dignified job, and to build something good together. Along the way we found people we're genuinely proud of — skilled artisans, a dedicated local manager, a designer with a real eye for detail. But growing a project from a distance takes more than good hands on the ground. It takes a strong local management layer that knows the context, has the right network, and communicates with us clearly — and that's a layer we were never able to build. That gap made itself felt more and more over time. We lost visibility into how our policies played out in practice, and couldn't always keep our commitments to the women or to our clients the way we wanted to. At the end of 2024, we saw a way forward: we transferred the workshop to a local organisation that shares our values, and entered a trial period with real hope. But despite that shared starting point, our goals, approach, and way of communicating diverged too much to make it work. This year, we made the difficult decision to exit India, and handed the workshop fully over to our local partner. Solid is giving all the women an additional incentive, so they have the time and security to decide what comes next for them.
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Raw materials Peru Our yarn purchases in 2025
In 2025, our Peru yarn purchases show a clear shift toward recycled and wool-based fibers. Over the past three years, 100% Alpaca wool has declined from 38% to 15% of purchases, while recycled synthetic blends have grown from 18% to 23%, and Andean Highland and Merino wool combined now make up 17%, up from 11% in 2023. Organic cotton has also grown, reaching 15% of purchases in 2025. This evolution reflects our clients' growing preference for responsibly sourced materials.
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Alpaca wool Our favourite Alpaca remains one of our core fibers thanks to its exceptional warmth, softness, and durability. Sourced locally from small‑scale Peruvian farmers, alpaca wool supports regional traditions and requires less land and fewer chemical inputs than many conventional fibers, thanks to the animal's grazing habits and the fiber's minimal processing needs¹. Its natural color range reduces the need for dyes, and its long lifespan contributes to a lower overall impact. ¹ Vilaysouk, X. et al. (2023), "Cradle-to-grave environmental analysis of an alpaca fiber sweater produced in Peru," Science of the Total Environment, ScienceDirect.
Andean Highland and Merino wool 17% of 2025 production
Both fibers share many of alpaca wool's qualities—warmth, softness, and comfort—while offering greater durability, improved elasticity, and requiring less chemical processing. Their availability in a wide range of natural tones reduces the need for dyeing, helping us limit the environmental impact associated with coloration. Our Andean Wool is sourced from Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina, keeping production close to our Peruvian workshop and supporting regional wool producers. The Oeko‑Tex standard (see certificates, p.22) ensures that the dyeing processes used have minimal environmental impact, and our suppliers apply water purification systems that reduce contamination and allow water to be reused safely. While our wool suppliers follow strong social practices, often certified by organizations such as GOTS and Fair Trade, full supply‑chain transparency remains a challenge.
Synthetics 23% recycled, up from 18% in 2023
Combining natural fibers with synthetics improves fit, durability, and price accessibility. Choosing recycled alternatives lowers reliance on virgin fossilbased materials. Our long-term goal is to rely exclusively on recycled synthetic fibers. Crafts by Solid
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Cotton Peru Cotton now represents 20% of our yarn purchases (15% organic, 5% regular — see chart, p.4), with organic cotton growing from 10% in 2023 to 15% in 2025. All our cotton remains Oeko‑Tex certified (see certificates, p.24), ensuring responsible dyeing practices. Cotton offers clear advantages: softness, breathability, strong cultural roots in Peru, and—when organic— avoidance of chemical pesticides and fertilisers. However, it also presents challenges: organic cotton still requires high water consumption, and recycled cotton is not yet available locally and often lacks the strength needed for most applications. Regular cotton is used only when organic alternatives are not feasible.
Hardware 23% recycled, up from 18% in 2023
We’re actively seeking more sustainable hardware, as we are aware of the fact that the production of zippers, buttons, and labels lack transparency. Unfortunately the availability of qualitative sustainable alternatives in Peru is still almost non-existent. We have made improvements in recent years, switching most of our nylon labels (82%) to cotton ones. Additionally, we can source corozo buttons instead of plastic ones, but as these come from Europe or Turkey, this doesn’t feel as a more sustainable option. Due to high minimum order quantities (MOQs), offering sustainable hardware for small orders remains a challenge. Our goal is to find sustainable local suppliers of high-quality items made with as much local material as possible.
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Sisal Kenya Our beautiful Hadithi baskets are predominantly crafted from Agave Sisalensis, commonly known as ‘sisal’, a natural fiber renowned for its exceptional durability and strength. Sisal thrives in Kenya’s semi-arid regions, which are unsuitable for food crops, making it a sustainable choice. By selecting sisal, Hadithi supports local agriculture by promoting a crop that requires minimal water and chemical inputs.
In 2024, Hadithi Crafts established their own dye centre, using OEKO-Tex Standard 100 cationic dyes with a full wastewater treatment plant — safe for artisans and environmentally sound. Additionally Hadithi offers baskets in natural colours, featuring 20 shades of browns, beiges, light yellows, pinks, and black, all achieved using traditional dyeing techniques. They provide training to artisans on using these natural methods while maintaining health and safety standards, enabling them to continue working safely from their homes.
Palm leaves, leather, or beadwork Kenya In addition to sisal, some of our beautiful Hadithi baskets are crafted from palm leaves, a renewable and biodegradable material that is locally sourced. To enhance the designs, locally sourced leather or traditional beads from the Maasai culture are used, adding unique cultural elements to the baskets while supporting local artisans and preserving heritage crafts.
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When a product is made with love, packaging plays an important role in ensuring it reaches the client clean and in optimal condition.
In 2025, we deepened our understanding of packaging and decided to transition from biodegradable bags to bags made from 100% recycled plastic, produced locally in Peru. For years we believed compostable bags were the most sustainable option, but they were manufactured in Hong Kong and shipped across multiple oceans before ever reaching our knitwear — a global loop that made little sense for a material meant to be "sustainable." We also learned that compostable packaging doesn't fit well within current European waste systems — it rarely reaches the right industrial composting facilities and often disrupts recycling streams. By switching to locally produced, 100% recycled PEBD bags, we reduce transport emissions, avoid virgin plastic, and protect our knitwear reliably.
Our Kenyan products are shipped in recycled polyester bags sourced from a certified supplier in India, adhering to the Global Recycled Standard. While biodegradable options are locally available, they often fail due to humidity and rapid degradation. Consequently, we've chosen recycled bags, which are sturdier but still prone to tearing and essentially single-use. We use recycled cardboard boxes from local suppliers in both India and Peru.
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Packaging Packing challenges Packing challenges
Finding alternatives to plastic liners and films, currently used to protect cardboard boxes against humidity during transportation. Finding local suppliers of paper tape offering the same strong adhesion and tear resistance as PVC tape. Limited availability of biodegradable or recycled packaging options, at a competitive cost, in Peru and India. Balancing packaging reduction with traceability requirements: until now, we aimed to pack as many products as possible together in a single bag, to minimize single-use plastic. However, ISO 9001 and traceability criteria now require each product to be packed individually. Customizing packaging further for the end consumer is not currently feasible at competitive cost, due to minimum order quantities (MOQs) imposed by suppliers.
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Our products are designed to last a lifetime, which is why we use high-quality, durable materials. To help extend the life of our products, we provide customers with care tips, and supply spare patches for minor repairs.
Care for your knitwear Care for your basket Keep your basket away from direct sunlight — colours fade in bright light. Keep it dry — it's made from natural materials that deteriorate when wet. Out of shape? Spray lightly with water and reshape by hand, or use a pot of similar shape inside.
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Still more theory than practice
Let’s be honest —recyclability isn’t the first thing we think about when designing a garment. Our top priority is creating pieces that you’ll love and wear for years. We’re all about using materials with a low environmental footprint, like alpaca wool and recycled saris, recycling what is already there! While it’s theoretically possible to recycle knitwear, it’s not really happening in practice. Garments made from 100% alpaca or merino wool can be recycled, but most European textile recycling programs primarily focus on cotton, polyester, and mixed fibers. Since wool garments in good condition are often resold or donated, pure wool fibers are less commonly available for recycling, and when recycled, the wool is typically used for blankets, insulation, or lower-grade products. Textile recycling, for garments made from blended materials like wool-synthetic blends, is complicated due to the difficulty in separating the different fibers. Currently, most of these materials aren’t recycled back into new textiles. Instead, they’re often downcycled into insulation, car seat padding, or cleaning rags.
Our Sisal baskets from Kenya are crafted from natural fibers derived from the agave plant, making them fully biodegradable. At the end of their life, sisal fibers can break down naturally in composting conditions, leaving no harmful residues. While in theory they can be repurposed into ropes, mats, or paper, this is less likely to happen in Europe. The long lifespan of sisal baskets reduces the need for frequent replacements, if well maintained.
We know that we’re not perfect, and there’s still much to improve regarding recyclability, which also depends on advancing technology and increasing awareness. As part of our own efforts, we've switched to cotton-only labels to make our garments easier to recycle. Moving forward, we’re encouraging our knitwear clients to choose natural blends with better recycling potential, and share information on sustainable garment care. Crafts by Solid
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Energy One advantage of doing things slowly
At Crafts by Solid, we prioritize manual production methods like hand knitting, weaving and sewing, which naturally consume less energy while creating a maximum of employment opportunities. In our Peruvian workshop, energy use is modest, covering computers, lighting, steam/ironing equipment, washers, and dryers for garment care, as well as small appliances like kettles and microwaves for childcare and convenience. The biggest consumers are the steamers, though they are already efficient. To further shrink our environmental footprint, we recently installed 6 solar panels in our workshop, and continue to hold regular workshops to promote resource conservation among artisans.
Peru 11,400 kWh/year = 5 average Belgian households*
For reference: an average Belgian household consumes approximately 3,500 kWh of electricity per year (source: CREG).
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Water use In our own operations
At our production unit in Peru, direct water use is minimal — far less than what a typical Belgian family consumes. Most water is used for essentials like toilets. The childcare facility at the back of the company accounts for the highest consumption. A separate water meter needs to be installed to better monitor this. Recently, two toilets were replaced with lower-flush models to reduce water consumption in the restrooms.
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Water use In our supply chain
When we expanded our focus to include our supply chain in Peru, here’s what we learned: In Peru, 15% of our clients work with 100% alpaca fiber. Alpaca is a far more water-friendly material compared to conventional wool, as alpacas are adapted to thrive in dry climates. Our yarn suppliers mention the use of a circular water system, recycling water for irrigation purposes and optimizing washing stages using the New Zealandbased ANDAR system. Additionally, they utilize closed dyeing systems or innovative approaches like the Cadira method, ensuring no harmful substances are released back into the environment. For example, Inca Tops employs arm dyeing machines, which require only 13–25 liters of water to dye 1 kg of fiber compared to the 40 liters needed by traditional methods.
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Waste In our supply chain
0% of destroyed products - rejected items are always reused, resold or donated
In our Peruvian knitting workshop, we reduce, reuse, and recycle wherever possible. Yarn scraps and leftover fleece are repurposed for practice, workshops, or gifted to artisans, while empty wool cones are reused or crafted into school projects. Items that don’t pass quality control are sold locally, unraveled for reuse, or repurposed. At our Belgian head office, imperfect samples are sold in our pop-up store or donated to charity. Overproduction is closely monitored, and when it occurs, clients often take the extras. We’re tackling single-use plastic by encouraging reusable alternatives through awareness, and we partner with the local municipality in Peru on tree recycling initiatives that allow artisans to exchange waste for trees. We continue exploring sustainable solutions for old labels.
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Corporate emissions Our footprint
We believe that having good insight into our environmental impact is the starting point for improving it. Since 2019, we have monitored our transportation emissions. The graphs below display the trend of our transportation emissions over time. Carbon footprint (Only transportation & distribution)
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2024 marked the first time we assessed our Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), following the guidelines of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), accounting for Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. In 2025, we carried out this full assessment for a second year, allowing us to make an initial year-on-year comparison. In 2025, our total carbon footprint was 65.17 tons of CO₂ (preliminary data!), compared to 63.94 tons in 2024 — an increase of roughly 2%. This corresponds to approximately 28–29 round-trip economy flights from Brussels to Lima. It is important to note that this figure does not yet represent our full footprint. Some parts of our Scope 3 emissions are still missing, in particular tier 2 data from our raw material suppliers, which we know is likely to have a significant impact. As we continue to refine our methodology and data coverage, future calculations will provide a more complete picture of our total emissions.
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Natural Gas Consumption 6.7%
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*Limitations: We have calculated our CO₂ emissions, but some elements are not yet included. Employee commuting (Scope 3) and data from our raw material suppliers (Scope 3) are still missing or not accurate. Upstream data — from farmer to yarn supplier (Peru) — is not yet available, and we currently don’t have accurate data from our India and Kenya workshops.
Transportation mode / kg send Transport is a major emissions source in our industry, so from the start we've prioritized insetting and aim to use sea freight wherever possible for international shipping — though the pace of fashion and the handmade nature of our production often make this difficult, sometimes making air freight unavoidable to meet delivery timelines. This year, 34% of shipments went by sea (up from 24% last year), 65% by air, and 1% by road. Across the 10,314.6 kg shipped in total, this shift delivered a 10% improvement in emissions versus last year. Crafts by Solid
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In our CO₂ emission calculations, we distinguish between upstream and downstream transport. Upstream covers the journey of raw materials until they reach our production unit in Peru. Once the materials are processed and become finished products, all further transport is counted as downstream — from the production unit to our customers. This is a slightly different interpretation than the standard definition, as shipments that then pass through our HQ in Belgium are also counted as downstream.
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Our production is low-impact by design. All of our goods are crafted by hand, needing very little electricity or machinery. We source local natural fibers or up-cycled materials, and all finishing happens in one workshop — not spread across countries. In Peru, we're moving toward solar power, with an installation planned for 2027.
A comparable shirt — cotton grown in the US, sewn in Bangladesh, shipped to Germany — travels over 35,000km*. Because our materials and finishing stay in one region, our garments average roughly 14,000km. Even a fair-trade T-shirt sewn in Portugal typically uses cotton from Asia, adding an extra leg. What's often overlooked isn't just distance to the end customer — it's how many steps and trips a garment makes before it gets there. By being transparent about this, we want to show that our strength lies in a localized, short, end-to-end value chain. Source: Systain/Otto Group case study, as reported by Public Eye, "Zara fuels climate crisis with thousands of tons of airborne fashion" (2023).
Taking action Our goal: carbon-neutral shipping by 2050 — something that depends on innovation across the transport sector as a whole, not on us alone. Reducing air transport wherever possible, with better forecasting
Lower-impact packaging and delivery options
Offsetting via reforestation
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Offsetting through our own reforestation project We've moved our offsetting in-house. Rather than buying credits through a third-party platform, we now offset directly by planting native Qenhua (Polylepis) trees with alpaca-farming communities high in the Peruvian Andes — an extension of partnerships we already had through our rural social and Healthy Families programs.
What one hectare is set to cover Capacity: up to 200t CO2 over its 10-year peak growth window (20t/year)
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Why it’s needed Overgrazing Erosion and water stress Desertification risk
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What the community gets → Better fed alpaca herds → Healthier land, native forage recovers → Skills that stay local and generate income
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Our tier 1 supplier is our own production workshop in Peru, which delivers the finished products. Since we own and operate this workshop, we have full visibility and control over its manufacturing processes, ensuring that every product is crafted in alignment with our ethical and sustainability standards.
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Since 2024, we've gained better visibility into our tier 2 suppliers (the wool and yarn partners for our Peru workshop), and deepened our relationship with Hadithi in Kenya — a partner we work with on social projects and certification, not just sourcing. We also consolidated all supplier information into one clear document, giving both our team and clients a transparent view of our supply chain and laying the groundwork for a future digital product passport. Regular supplier visits remain key to keeping that picture accurate. While we have made significant strides in achieving full traceability across all tiers, full knowledge of our tier 3 and tier 4 suppliers remains challenging. Wool, for example, often passes through multiple hands—from small-scale farmers (tier 4) to intermediaries (tier 3)—before reaching the yarn manufacturers (tier 2) that supply our workshops. Despite these challenges, we remain dedicated to expanding visibility and accountability throughout all levels of our supply chain, ensuring our products are ethically sourced and sustainably produced.
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We know that "fair trade" isn't always as fair as it sounds—unless there's a legit certificate to back it up. That's why we went for the WFTO certificate—it's wellknown and covers all the bases, making sure our dedication to sustainability, fairness, and quality is the real deal. Our Peruvian production unit has held WFTO certification since 2017, and our current certificate at a HQ level is valid until the start of 2027. These certificates can sometimes sound like a lot of fancy words or be a bit confusing. That's why we're giving you a quick rundown of what they really mean, so you know exactly what you're getting.
What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers - especially in the South. Fair Trade organizations have a clear commitment to Fair Trade as the principal core of their mission. They, backed by their consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in comapaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade. They can be recognised by the WFTO logo. Fair Trade is more than just trading: it proves that greater justice in world trade is possible. It highlight the need for change in the rules and practie of conventional trade and shows how a succesful business can also put people first.
Guaranteed Fair Trade Is’s all about credibility If you are buying something claiming to be Fair Trade, you want to know that it really is. That’s why WFTO offers its Guaranteed Fair Trade label to members who have passed an independent, external audit.
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The Guarantee doens’t certify individual products but provides accountability that an organization has a Fair Trade supply chain and practices at its core. It means you can be confident that organisations like Crafts by Solid are upholding the values of the Fair Trade movement, and that you can buy from us with confidence.
Other certificates People and Planet First unites enterprises that solve social/environmental problems, reinvest profits, and avoid greenwashing. Verified through our WFTO certification.
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PromPeru: As part of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), PromPeru helps to boost Peru's presence in international markets, ensuring that Peruvian products, like those we source, adhere to the highest quality standards and fair trade practices. ISO9001: an international standard that sets out requirements for a quality management system to ensure consistent, customer‑focused and legally compliant processes within an organization.
Hadithi Crafts in Kenya (tier 2) Nest Ethical handicraft - verified member for the beadwork production line.
Yarn suppliers of our Peruvian workshop (tier 2) Fair Trade Peru: This Peruvian certification guarantees that producers are engaged in fair trade practices, ensuring they receive fair wages and work in safe conditions. Carbon Neutral Certified: A certification that measures and verifies the carbon footprint of production processes, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Certified B Corporation: Some of our suppliers are B Corp certified, meaning that they are meeting high social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency standards. Regenerative Organic Certified: Focuses on regenerative farming improving soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. OEKO-TEX® STeP: ensures sustainable textile production by verifying environmental protection, fair working conditions, and responsible chemical management throughout the supply chain.
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Fiber certificates OEKO-TEX® Standard 100: Ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and safe for use. Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS) : This certification ensures that Alpacas are protected from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, disease, and distress, while also allowing them to express natural behaviours. The RAS also promotes advanced farming techniques that protect soil health, biodiversity, and local species, ensuring that the entire production process is environmentally and socially responsible. Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) : This certification guarantees that wool comes from farms that practice responsible land and sheep management. Sheep are protected from hunger, thirst, discomfort, pain, disease, and distress, ensuring their well-being. Additionally, RWS promotes sustainable agricultural practices that maintain soil health, support biodiversity, and protect local ecosystems. The certification covers the entire supply chain, ensuring that every stage, from farm to finished product, meets rigorous standards verified by a trusted institution. GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Ensures textiles are organic and meet environmental and social criteria.
For a product to be certified under RAS, RWS, or GOTS, every entity in the supply chain, from the farm to the retailer, must be certified, ensuring full traceability and transparency. With the costs outweighing the current demand, we have chosen not to pursue certification at this time but we are open to discussing potential solutions with interested clients. Additionally achieving certifications like RAS often requires sourcing from larger companies, presenting a dilemma between supporting small producers and ensuring complete transparency.
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