You probably know that our socks are as sustainable as possible. But when it comes to packaging our DillySocks, we also do our best to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. Read more about our journey to sustainable product packaging here!
A quick overview
You probably know that our socks are as sustainable as possible. But when it comes to packaging our DillySocks, we also do our best to keep our ecological footprint as small as possible. Read more about our journey to sustainable product packaging here!
No plastic, please! Our plastic-free packaging
From the very beginning, we were concerned about the vast amounts of plastic used in conventional packaging methods. We declared war on this problem and decided to avoid unnecessary layers of packaging and plastic in general wherever possible.
We also looked for environmentally friendly packaging options and came across the material PLA (polylactic acid). This is a plastic-like material that is made from renewable and natural raw materials. It is therefore purely organic and compostable. We currently use PLA when we absolutely cannot do without a protective layer in the packaging.
Our compostable hooks
But that wasn't enough, because the condition of the trailers also bothered us. Until now, these were made of conventional plastic. That's why we teamed up with the innovative minds at FluidSolids . FluidSolids is a Zurich-based company that is a leader in the development of tailor-made biocomposites that do not compete with food cultivation.
Together we developed a hanger that consists of industrial waste from renewable raw materials, such as nut shells, wood fibers, corn cobs, cardboard, hemp fibers or paper. Because they are industrial waste, the trailers do not require a single additional square meter of agricultural land. And it's compostable - win win!
Our packaging around it
We send our colorful DillySocks in equally colorful packaging boxes. Have you ever noticed that there are different design variations? Our design team has once again outdone itself! The box itself is certified with the FSC Mix label. This means that materials from FSC-certified forests and/or recycled materials as well as materials from controlled sources were used in production.
The box is specially designed so that you can easily close it again after opening it. So it's best to use it for a colorful package. If you can no longer use the box, please recycle it correctly in the box disposal.
Our labels
And last but not least, our labels are made from recycled paper and are attached to the sock with a tie thread that you can easily open with a clever pull.
Our packaging is 100% organic and contains no plastic.
Even though packaging is rarely talked about and the focus is usually on the product, in our case the socks, it is still an integral part of a sustainable company. We are proud of how far we have come in this area. But our journey is far from over - we continue to work on becoming more and more sustainable!
Would you like to find out more about DillySocks’ sustainability approaches? You can find them all here .
