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WE ARE ZERØ LONDON
Est. 2020 - We are an independent retailer of high-quality sustainable zero waste menswear. Designed and made in London
ZERØ London is an award-winning UK-based manufacturer and retailer of quality menswear developed using innovative zero waste design and production techniques that use up to 15% less material on average vs. conventional manufacturing. All of our products are lovingly designed & made in London, utilising a local supply chain to ensure accountability whilst keeping our carbon impact as low as possible. Developed over many years, we use revolutionary cutting and design techniques to remove and reduce fabric usage and waste from our garments, maximising our efficiency whilst still producing high-quality sustainable clothing.
ZERØ London is available internationally via our dedicated platform, www.zerolondon.co.uk. At our core, is a commitment to sustainable and responsible business that works to further the UK's commitment to carbon 'net-zero' by 2030. We offer consultation services with other UK retailers on waste reduction and sustainable manufacturing with the long-term aim of supporting manufacturers of scale internationally in carbon and waste reduction. It is our long-term aim to support and lead the global fashion industry in zero waste and low-waste manufacturing.We take pride in our valuable work and are committed to improving the wider fashion community with our unique and innovative approach to design.
ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE
- Debut ZERO Waste Collection Launched - MAY 2021
- Award Winner - COVID-19 Start-Up Growth Programme, Innovate UK EDGE - SEPTEMBER 2021
- 2ND ZERO Waste Collection Launched - OCTOBER 2021
- Award Winner - Hertfordshire Sustainability Accelerator, University of Hertfordshire - MARCH 2022
- 3RD ZERO Waste Collection Launched - MARCH 2022
- Award Winner - High Growth Programme, Innovate UK EDGE - JUNE 2022
- 4TH ZERO Waste Collection Launched - AUGUST 2022
- Award Winner - IP Access Grant, UK Intellectual Property Office - SEPTEMBER 2022
THE STORY SO FAR... TOLD THROUGH OUR CREATIVE PASSION
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We reject the disposable nature of the fashion industry as it is today, instead, we produce only 2 seasonal collections each year, allowing us time to create and build our work with care and consideration. Each theme works to progress our understanding and development of zero waste design, pushing the boundaries and challenging ourselves to think bigger, think better and think even more sustainably with every passing season.
OUR DESIGNER
Nicholas James Betts is a British fashion designer and graduate of London College of Fashion, specialising in 'Zero Waste Design', material optimisation and waste reduction.
Nicholas has held senior roles with several UK based manufacturers and factories in north Africa & China, making critical improvements in production efficiency and reducing expenditure.
Since launching ZERØ London, he has continued to raise awareness of zero waste and sustainability in fashion design though providing consultation services to other manufacturers and giving guest lectures at some of the UK’s most distinguished fashion Universities.
CONSULTATION SERVICES
We offer consultation services with other UK retailers on waste reduction and sustainable manufacturing with the long-term aim of supporting manufacturers of scale internationally in carbon and waste reduction. It is our long-term aim to support and lead the global fashion industry in zero waste and low-waste manufacturing.We take pride in our valuable work and are committed to improving the wider fashion community with our unique and innovative approach to design.
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