Peak to Plateau is an outdoor sportswear and adventure clothing company based in Christchurch, New Zealand. "We use yak wool that is responsibly sourced from the Tibetan Plateau. Then, we create base layers and outdoor clothing that outperforms other options. We source our fibre from companies that pay a fair price for it, helping support nomadic herding families earn reliable additional income,” Warnaar told Fibre2Fashion.
The focus is on using sustainable fibre in the clothing line, which is why Peak to Plateau also chose Tencel. As they develop and grow, the company wants to make real changes and improvements in other areas, such as dyeing, packaging, and further supporting the development of the yak fibre industry.
It has not been easy to sell and convince people to pay more. It is also challenging to convince oneself and suppliers to use more expensive materials because it is beneficial. "We overcome this by ensuring that sustainable materials also mean better quality and people are willing to pay for quality and performance," said Warnaar.
The ultimate goal is to use sustainable practices in all areas of the business, but this is not always possible. “Especially when we are a small company, it is impossible to get everything right from the beginning. At the moment, we believe there are many ways to reduce the environmental impact of dyeing the fabric, but this is a long and expensive process,” he added. It is something they plan to look into further into when the resources are available. “It is about being clear about what you are doing. Once we establish ourselves and become financially sustainable, we will be able to focus on other goals," he concluded. (RR)
Click here to read the complete interview.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India
Textiles | On 28th May 2022
The US economy will continue to expand for the rest of this year, the ...
Apparel/Garments | On 28th May 2022
Garment exports from Sri Lanka stood at $1360.6 million in...
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the official ecolabel of the Nordic...
Textile Industry Head honchos
Always best to produce under own supervision
Fabric selection & recommendation based on client's brief
Vandana Narang National Institute of Fashion Technology
Campus placements are low due to lockdowns
Jeffrey F Hsu
As a world leading textile innovation and solutions company, NTX creates...
Klaus Bergmann
German company Erbatech GmbH develops, designs and manufactures high end...
Noemi Sanchez
Established since 1846, Evlox is a specialised denim manufacturer with its ...
Natacha Defeche Edana
Since 1971, EDANA, the International association serving the nonwovens and ...
Johann-Philipp Dilo Dilo Group
German company Dilo Group is one of the leading equipment suppliers of...
Sven Ghyselinck Devan Chemical
Headquartered in Belgium and with offices in the United Kingdom, Portugal...
Meghana Goyal Label - Summer Somewhere
Summer Somewhere is a conscious clothing brand designed for every girl in...
Carmen Emanuela Popa Label - Carmen Emanuela Popa
<b>Carmen Emanuela Popa,</b> a Romanian fashion designer, is known for her ...
Archana Jaju Label Archana Jaju
<b>Archana Jaju</b>’s Hyderabad-based eponymous label works with artisans...
Press Release
Letter to Editor
RSS Feed
Search Companies
editorial@fibre2fashion.com
Subscribe today and get the latest update on Textiles, Fashion, Apparel and so on.
Subscribe today and get the latest information on Textiles, Fashion, Apparel.
By submitting you confirm you have read our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.