Our Sustainability Story
Embracing Sustainable Luxury with Ethically Sourced Materials
At MALNI, we have redefined luxury by harmonizing timeless elegance with cutting-edge sustainability practices. Our mission centers on preserving the environment and contributing meaningfully to society, ensuring that our handcrafted bags not only elevate your style but also honor our planet.
Our journey towards a cleaner, greener planet led us to innovate with Grape Skin Vegan Leather. This exquisite material starts its life in the sun-drenched vineyards, where grapes are harvested for wine production. Post-harvest, the grape skins, seeds, and stalks are typically discarded. However, through a revolutionary process, these by-products are transformed into a luxurious, eco-friendly alternative to traditional leather.
- Harvesting: Grape skins, seeds, and stalks are collected after wine production.
- Drying and Processing: These residues are dried and processed using a patented method.
- Crafting: The resulting material is durable, flexible, and elegant, with significantly lower environmental impact.
Benefits:
- Eco-Friendly: Saves water, reduces CO2 emissions, and diverts waste from landfills.
Durable and Luxurious: Offers the same luxury feel as traditional leather.
Peace of Mind: Allows you to wear our bags with pride and a clear conscience.
Our commitment to responsible fashion includes the use of ethically sourced leather from Italy. This leather comes from tanneries that prioritize animal welfare, ensuring all hides are by-products of the food industry. These tanneries use eco-friendly practices, such as vegetable tanning and water recycling, to minimize their environmental impact.
Sourcing: Hides are by-products of the food industry.
Tanning: Uses vegetable-based solutions to avoid harmful chemicals.
Finishing: Skilled artisans ensure the leather achieves a luxurious feel.
Quality Control: Each piece undergoes rigorous checks for excellence.
Benefits:
Reduced Environmental Impact: Less chemical waste and water usage.
Durability: Long-lasting and luxurious.
Unique Aesthetic: Natural tanning provides a distinctive patina.
Linings from Dead Stock Materials
In collaboration with NONA sourcing in Paris, we source linings from dead stock materials. This not only upcycles unused fabrics but also ensures high-quality, luxurious linings that would otherwise go to waste.
- Selection: Carefully curated dead stock materials for quality and appeal.
- Cutting: Meticulously cut to fit each bag’s interior.
- Stitching: Precision sewing by skilled artisans.
Benefits:
- Waste Reduction: Promotes a circular economy by reducing textile waste.
- Unique Interiors: Each lining is unique, adding exclusivity.
- Sustainable Luxury: Combines high-end fashion with sustainability.
Our Commitment to Social Responsibility
Our sustainability efforts extend beyond materials. We proudly employ local artists and team members from diverse nationalities and cultures. This fosters creativity, supports communities, and provides fair employment opportunities.
- Local Artists: Collaborate on unique designs, preserving traditional techniques.
- Diverse Workforce: Enriches our brand with varied perspectives and skills.
- Fair Wages: Ensure safe, supportive working environments.
Environmental Impact
Here are some impactful facts about our sustainable practices:
- Water Conservation: Traditional leather tanning uses up to 20,000 liters of water per ton of hides. Our methods significantly reduce water usage.
- Chemical Reduction: Vegetable tanning avoids harmful chemicals like chromium, reducing pollution.
- Waste Minimization: Utilizing dead stock materials prevents fabrics from ending up in landfills.
Join Us on Our Journey
At MALNI, we create luxury that respects the planet and its people. Each bag you purchase is a step towards a more sustainable future, where style and responsibility coexist. Join us on this journey and make a statement that transcends fashion.
Discover our collection and carry a piece of sustainable luxury wherever you go. Thank you for supporting sustainable luxury and making conscious choices in your fashion journey.