Our Focus on Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We carefully choose materials like cruelty-free, ethically sourced and innovative, planet-conscious fabrics.

From production to design, we ensure that every handbag is as kind to the Earth as it is beautiful. Because looking great shouldn’t come at the planet’s expense.

By choosing Alessia Jade, you become a part of the sustainable fashion movement, making a positive impact on the environment, one handbag at a time.

MATERIALS

We do NOT use animal products.

We want to live in a kinder world - where animals are not exploited for fashion.

By eliminating the use of animal products, we are also supporting the fight against biodiversity loss and global warming.

We encourage people to consider ‘next-gen’ materials, which are produced with reduced chemical use, lower energy consumption, and a lighter footprint on the planet.

What we use

vegan leather

Recycled PU is a type of environmentally friendly material. It’s yarn is extracted from plastic waste in the form of mineral water and coke bottles reclaimed from waste plants and the ocean. Approximately 13 bottles are used to make the material for one handbag.
These products meet the global recycled standards.

Apple Leather by Frumat/ Mabel

Apple leather (UPPEAL™ by Mabel Industries, APPLE SKIN™ by Frumat) is made from part apple waste, including the peel, core and any scraps. This repurposes waste and can be an additional income stream for farmers.
Both growing and processing the apples and apple waste requires little water compared to traditional leather.
Apple leather is a strong, durable, and renewable material, with a similar texture to traditional leather.

MIRUM® by NFW

MIRUM® is a new, 100% plastic-free plant-based material. MIRUM® is made from responsibly sourced natural rubber, plant, mineral pigments, plant-based oils and waxes, and an all-natural fabric backing. At the end of its life, it can be recycled into new MIRUM® or ground up and safely returned to the earth, making it a naturally circular and climate-friendly option.

Cactus Leather by Desserto

Cactus leather is made from cactus fibres, which are woven together to create a strong, durable material. It’s similar to traditional leather, but a little more organic looking, and a lot less harmful.
While regular leather is water-intensive, cacti need little water to grow, making it a much more sustainable material.

Our Partners

Veshin Factory is more than just one of our manufacturing partners to us—it’s a family we deeply value. Guided by five core principles— sustainability, transparency, next-gen materials, giving back and raising consciousness—Veshin fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture. Their foundation is built on trust and mutual respect, where every team member is genuinely valued.

Veshin’s dedication to nurturing long-term relationships has created a stable, motivated workforce that feels respected and empowered. This is reflected in Veshin’s fair wages, rigorous health and safety standards, and meaningful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Their values align perfectly with ours, ensuring that every product we create together uplifts the communities and individuals behind it.

Veshin celebrates diversity, with 50% of its workforce being women and 30% migrant workers. They’ve developed thoughtful recruitment processes to eliminate discrimination and promote gender equality. For migrant workers, the choice to join Veshin is always voluntary, even when their families live far away.

Health and safety are at the heart of Veshin’s operations. A recent BSCI audit revealed that employees earn 10% more than the industry standard and 40% above local minimum wage requirements. Veshin is dedicated to enabling their team to lead fulfilling lives—providing fair compensation, safe working conditions, and time to spend with loved ones.

This shared commitment to people and purpose is what makes our partnership with Veshin so special.