Equitable partnerships, traceable materials
LOADS Collection partners with biodynamic farmers and ecological shepherds to source 100% Demeter-certified fibres and plant-based dyes for our mono-material textiles, making us the first textile label in the world to earn a Demeter biodynamic certification.
Equitable partnerships throughout the production cycle guarantee traceable, exceptional quality natural fibres and plant-based colours, cultivated on a gentle scale with reciprocal, rather than extractive, relationships to local ecosystems and communities.
Heritage sheep, ecological wool
Drenthe Heath sheep's wool
Origin: Studio Claudy Jongstra biodynamic farm 'De Kreake', Húns and It Mandefjild Natural Reserve, Bakkeveen, The Netherlands
Castlemilk Moorit sheep's wool
Origin: Waltham Place biodynamic farm, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Sekem biodynamic Egyptian cotton
Biodynamic Egyptian cotton
Origin: Sekem biodynamic farm, Belbeis, Egypt
Sekem exemplifies the transformative potential of biodynamic agriculture. Pioneering the biodynamic cultivation of heirloom Egyptian cotton on their 70-hectare farm about 60 kilometers north of Cairo, Sekem has transformed cotton farming practices in Egypt.
Since 1977, Sekem has supported over 15,000 farmers in the northeastern Nile Delta to convert over 47,000 acres of land from conventional monoculture to a biodynamic farming model that supports rural communities and economies. This model has reduced the use of pesticides on Egyptian cotton fields by 90%, while requiring 20% less water than generic cotton varieties.
In 2024, SEKEM and the Egyptian Biodynamic Association (EBDA) were awarded the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for their joint efforts in advocating for the benefits of regenerative agriculture to communities, farmers, economies, and the planet.
The Demeter-certified biodynamic Egyptian cotton grown by Sekem is cleaned, spun, and woven in the NatureTex GOTS-Certified textile mill located on the SEKEM farm property. This exceptional quality, fully biodegradable mono-fabric is the foundation of many LOADS Collection pieces.
Biodynamic dye plants
Biodynamic Isatis tinctoria (woad)
Origin: Odin biodynamic farm De Beersche Hoeve, Middelbeers, The Netherlands
Expert craft, inclusive ateliers
Fabrication
Atelier: Van Hulley, Groningen, The Netherlands
A Certified B Corporation, Van Hulley is a sewing atelier that provides a work-study program for women distanced from the labor market. This program focuses on personal development through technical training and community building, providing work experience and language practice that expand women's future opportunities.
Textile repair
If our textiles are in need of repair, we offer this as a service in collaboration with De Naaierij. This is a sustainable sewing workshop that raises awareness for sustainable fashion, with a focus on textile repairs and combating overconsumption.