Practices we work with and on for minimizing impact
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Frameworks and Policies
In order to drive change at scale, we need to collaborate, and that collaboration needs to be cross-sectional. Therefore, we actively participate in the creation of policies and industry frameworks aimed at moving the fashion industry (and beyond) closer to including animal protection as a key consideration when designing, sourcing, and producing.
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RSiD and 3D
3D modeling prior to production allows for less waste in the first stages of the lifecycle of a product. It also allows for digital client customization.
Each design is constructed as a Digital ID, The RSiD which both prototypes and final designs receive. The RSiD is unique per design and per client which allows for a digital transfer in ownership on a re-sale market, for example
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On-demand production
In general, animal-based fashion and food are driven by supply and demand, not ethics. This we are changing. Using our software, Responsible Systems, the Josefin Liljeqvist brand can create, source, and manufacture from an on-demand set-up, through a collaborative value chain. Allowing for good design, sustainable consumption, and pushing for zero waste in each step of the value chain.
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Supply Chain Transparency
Data-transparent supply chains are achieved by a collaborative value chain with a top-down and bottom-up approach, building stakeholder value in each step of the value chain. We are part of solutions that can be implemented short term and are scaleable as practices and ethics in supply chains improve. Honesty is the core.
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Product to Farm Traceability
Built from the perspective of animal traceability to ensure animal protection at each step in the value chain we developed our software Responsible Systems. This allows us to reverse engineer the design process so we can source directly from the farms with the best attention to animal protection and collect data in the RSiD, through the value chain. All our sourcing leads with animal protection as a key parameter and quality as the other key parameter.
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Improving animal protection
Everything our brand does, from the designs, industry frameworks, traceability, and transparency, is built on the fundamental idea of improving animal welfare and supporting good farmers that choose to care for their animals. Product to Cow traceability ensures full traceability and it also contributes to each step toward the improvement of animal protection.
Sustainability
Our commitments and practices toward slowing down the pace of consumption.
Our purposeful design philosophy
Our design philosophy is embedded in the stories and functionality of each design. Each fashion garment either solves or highlights animal protection issues, depending on its use of materials, longevity, and service model. Explore our two ways of using design as a tool of impact to accelerate animal protection below.
Our technology-driven approach to animal protection
We are dedicated to advancing animal protection not only through our design philosophy but also through innovative technology solutions. Our brand has developed a technical innovation and traceability system under the name Responsible Systems to track animal protection, supply chain, create digital IDs for designs and prototypes throughout the value chains, collecting valuable supply chain data in the process.
This innovation, built to enhance trust, transparency, and traceability from sketch to animal protection, sourcing to product-second life, allows us to ensure the highest standards of animal welfare throughout our sourcing, operations, and supply chains. By integrating cutting-edge technology with our commitment to sustainability, we are reshaping the future of fashion while staying true to our values
Learn more about our technology-driven approach to animal protection and sustainability here
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Discover our Pick-up Places, where we're bridging the gap between fashion and agriculture, creating a holistic experience in support of animal protection. Explore sustainable coffee shops, hotels, and restaurants, all focused on making conscious choices.
Pick-up places
Learn how traceability and sustainability intersect in our mission. Explore how we're ensuring a transparent supply chain and responsible production practices to reduce to ensure animal protection. Discover our traceability initiatives that support sustainability.
Sustainability hearts traceability
Step into the world of sustainable art and art-infused home decor. Explore pieces that combine artistic expression with a commitment to the environment and animal protection. Discover how your home can reflect your values.
Sustainable art & home decor
Dive into our conscious fashion collections, where style meets sustainability. Explore products designed with the practices and commitments you have just learned. Shop and be part of an advocating movement.
Sustainable fashion
At the heart of Josefin Liljeqvist is a commitment to positive, lasting change and animal protection. From fashion to art, traceability to impact, our brand revolves around a deep dedication to a healthier planet. Discover our mission-driven story and join us in making a positive change.
Josefin´s story
Learn more about our different initiatives and stories, take action directly using petitions or shop designs you know are part of an advocating movement.
Learn more how our animal protection, supply chain, digital ID and product ID technical solution: Responsible Systems benefits animal protection, nature and humans in our brand and beyond. Learn more
Responsible Systems™
All leathers are sourced directy from KRAV-certified and ecological Swedish farms, a certification which benefits biodiversity and animal welfare.
All leathers are vegetable-tanned, meaning no toxic chemicals have been used. The tanneries also work intensely with water circularity and sustainability.
Leathers
The glue in our leather footwear predominantly originates from the tanneries we collaborate with. As glue is a mixture of many different hides, it is not guaranteed to come only from our own leathers.
Glue
ECONYL® creates regenerated nylon using waste. One of their sources of waste are fishnets. As ghostnets has a history of hurting sea living animals they are our natural choice for nylon.
ECONYL®
The leather in our vegan products originates from waste from wine production in Italy, or in other words, leftover grapes. The decision to use leftover products from wine pays homage to our country of production: Italy.
VEGAN Grape Leather
The material in our dustbags is organic and unbleached linen. This means that the fabric will show beautiful natural imperfections in color and have small dots, just as nature intended.
Dustbags (Linen)
All our coasters and trays in Josefin Liljeqvist Atelier are crafted from FSC Birch. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ensures that the wood we use comes from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits
FSC Birch tree
Our shoe blocks are crafted from high-quality cedar wood. Cedar is renowned for its natural ability to absorb moisture and odors, keeping your shoes fresh and well-maintained. Additionally, the aromatic properties of cedar help repel insects, ensuring your footwear remains in pristine condition
Cedar tree (Shoe block)
Our wooden shoeboxes are crafted from leftover wood at Hantverkslussen, a fine joinery operated as a social enterprise by Uppsala Stadsmission. Hantverkslussen provides work rehabilitation in a carpentry environment where participants join the workplace community and learn fine carpentry and craftsmanship.
Shoeboxes by Hantverksslussen
Materials & Innovations
Materials and technical innovations are the foundation on which our sustainability initiatives rest. Forming the literal fabric and infrastructure of our mission, discover how we combine animal protection with our extensively-vetted supply chains and reverse-engineered design process to create the most conscious luxury fashion.
By utilizing rigorously vetted supply chains and developing technology to support our design goals, we are transforming the future of fashion
Sustainability and certifications: Our commitment to a better world
All the farms we collaborate with are KRAV-certified, and some have a KRAV/Eco certificate. The KRAV certificate is really important to us as it is the only certification that focuses on animal protection and welfare, taking a holistic and accountable approach to how the animals should be treated on the farm.
In summary, KRAV is a renowned Swedish certification system that guarantees the highest standards of organic production, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability
KRAV
For our boxes and home decor, we choose materials from FSC-certified forests. FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council and is a globally recognized certification system that ensures responsible forest management. FSC-certified forests meet strict environmental, social, and economic standards, promoting sustainable practices and safeguarding the well-being of ecosystems and local communities. It is an important certificate for us to work with as it strengthens the biodiversity of the forests
FSC
In all leather designs, we 3D model prior to production, to come as close as possible to zero-waste in the first stages of the lifecycle of a product. This set-up also allow for digital customization through the lifecycle of a product and visualization of personalization of the design.
Aiming for zero-waste with 3D
Each design is constructed as a digital and traceable ID, The RSiD, which both prototypes and final designs receive, is unique per product and per client. In the iD, supply chain data is collected and can later be viewed under "Explore RSiD" in My Account. The RSiD also allows for a digital transfer in ownership on a re-sale market, for example.
A digital & traceable iD
Each of our designs is created and sourced using a reverse-engineered process. This allows us to understand the full supply chain and its impact before beginning any designs. Consequently, we can source directly from farms with the highest standards of animal protection.
A reverse-engineered design
The Josefin Liljeqvist brand creates, sources, and manufactures on-demand through a collaborative value chain. This approach promotes good design, sustainable consumption, and minimizes waste at every stage of the value chain. Therefore, our delivery times are slightly longer.
On-demand production
Our approach to animal protection guides our choices when collaborating with farms. We work exclusively with Swedish, small, family-owned farms where the cattle spend their summers outdoors, grazing freely. These farms provide excellent veterinary care and prioritize the cattle's quality of life. In the realm of leather goods, we establish traceability from the exact animal to the final product.
Traceability on leather
Being part of shaping new policies and frameworks to strengthen animal protection in the fashion industry and beyond is crucial for the impact we strive to uphold and advance in our industry. Discover our current contributions through our 'Partnerships For Impact' page.
Animal protection frameworks
In our vegan products, we consider the impact on animals in the natural world and choose materials based on those parameters. To the longest extent, we use deadstock materials for all textiles.
Deadstock-materials
Our vegan footwear uses wine leather for soles as an homage to Italy, our country of production
Wine-leather
As a pioneering sustainable luxury brand, Josefin Liljeqvist is dedicated to crafting authentic products with integrity and the finest quality. Our deep-rooted commitment to animal protection is woven into every aspect of our work, from meticulously vetted supply chains to reverse-engineered designs ensuring animal protection traceability. We cultivate close relationships with artisans, farmers, and all stakeholders in our supply chain to bring our sustainable vision to life.
We envision ourselves as a creative impact laboratory driven by purpose and honesty. Through collaborative efforts and expertise, we create desirable luxury goods designed to be repaired, restored, recycled, and personalized throughout their lifecycle. Guided by our values, we strive to make every action count, foster trust, and embrace progress as a journey. As advocates for change, we are commitment to responsibility, honesty, and accountability, ensuring that each of our designs leaves as little negative impact on the planet as possible.
While we have achieved significant milestones in animal protection traceability, we remain dedicated to continuous improvement. By crafting purposeful luxury designs and pioneering with innovative technologies to support our vision, we harness the power of fashion as a catalyst for positive change. Join us as we pave the way towards a more sustainable and compassionate future.
Sustainability journey begins here
Veganism is the sole most important movement of our time. With a 500% growth in search the last 8 years one might think the growth of veganism has slowed down global meat consumption - but is has not. Instead factory farms are on the rise globally - it´s a big issue.
The animal protection paradox
exist globally. 90% of farmed animals are kept in factory farms. The facts are clear (source: Our world in data) and they show a negative trend: that sustainable farms that care about animal compassion go out of business and are replaced with unethical factory farms. It´s a big issue.
750 million farms
We believe fashion can be a catalyst of change to phase out factory farms - by sourcing directly from sustainable farms and economically intevize good animal welfare in the sourcing process. Animal protection traceability needs to be done on all animal based materials (leather, wool, glue etc) to turn a negative trend, into a more compassionate trend.
Design as a tool of impact
Accelerating animal protection: Our design philosophy
At Josefin Liljeqvist, we're committed to leveraging our business as a catalyst for global animal protection. We employ two tools to further this mission: our animal-based designs and our vegan designs. Each design embodies a core purpose, beyond its artistic expression and freedoms, which you can explore further below.
By anchoring our designs in purpose-driven principles, we not only foster creativity but also drive meaningful change. Join us in our journey to make a positive impact on the world of fashion while staying true to our values.
Designs with vegan materials emphasize the importance of compassionate alternatives, highlighting innovative, circular, and sustainable vegan materials plus solutions.
Our first vegan product is a loafer made of grape-waste from wine production in Italy.
To highlight animal protection issues
Designs with animal-based products serve an educational purpose, highlighting the need for traceability, circularity, and evidence-based ethics linked to the material (wool, leather, etc). They come with Digital and traceable IDs.
Our first product was the world's first traceable leather footwear. It solved the lack of animal protection traceability between agriculture and fashion. Due to this product, Josefin Liljeqvist developed an in-house animal protection, product and value chain system to be used pre-competitively: Responsible Systems
Solve animal protection issues