We make products that are built to last. By sourcing the best quality components it is intended that everything we make will be around for a very long time. This is backed up by our Free Repairs for Life Service.

A lot of research goes in to making sure we know where all our materials come from and that our suppliers share our responsible beliefs.

By only using natural materials it ensures that when our products do eventually reach the end of their lives they will naturally compost and leave no trace.

• Bio-degradable
  
• Come from renewable sources
  
• Do not shed micro-fibres into the water system when washed
  
• Anti-bacterial
  
• Breathable and suitable for people with sensitive skin
  
• Are able to take natural dyes
  

All the leather we use is ethically produced and the hides we use are always a by-product of the meat industry. Tanning the hides for leather is the most sustainable way of upcycling it for longer use and preventing it from going in to landfill. Strict British and EU regulations mean that we can only buy ethical and eco-friendly leather - they are extremely thorough regarding:

• Environmental Compliance
  
• Wastewater and general waste
  
• Eliminating the use of toxic chemicals
  
• Safe working practices for staff
  
• Lower energy usage
  
• Lower water usage
  
• Traceability
  

Leather Naturally go in to more detail about all aspects of the sustainability of the leather industry and there are factsheets available explaining more about the different types of certification here.

Most of the leather we use is from Italy, they are very proud of their leather industry and their high standards of sustainability. The Institute of Quality Certification for the Leather Sector in Italy runs a comprehensive certification programme and more information can be found on its website www.icec.it. Our British leather is our most ethical and eco-friendly produced by J & FJ Baker & Co Ltd:

• Hides are locally sourced by-products from the Devon meat industry
  
• Local oak bark is used which is later composted
  
• The tanning pits are agitated by a waterwheel, and is further carbon neutral with their biomass boiler
  
• The lime from the tanning process is spread on to the fields after use to go back into the soil
  

Our denim is made by Candiani, they are innovators leading the way in sustainable denim production. Their certification can be viewed here.

The 100% cotton canvas we use is Oeko Tex approved and we also use Better Cotton Initiative fabric. Our British Workroom Apron is made from fabric woven in Lancashire supporting British weavers and dyed in Yorkshire.

We aim to use every scrap of everything we buy. If fabric or leather off-cuts are too small to be of use to us, we donate to a local Shrewsbury charity - Severn Hospice - giving back to our community.

No plastic thank you! We send out each of our products in a very handy and totally reusable Risdon & Risdon branded drawstring bag. Our gift boxes and outer cartons are made from recyclable cardboard. For Trade orders we use starch based compostable bags.

No plastic thank you! We send out each of our products in a very handy and totally reusable Risdon & Risdon branded drawstring bag. Our gift boxes and outer cartons are made from recyclable cardboard. For Trade orders we use starch based compostable bags.

We bank with Triodos who are by far the most ethical bank.

Electricity and gas are supplied on Octopus Green Business tariffs. We use reduced energy light fittings.