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Creating thoughtful pieces designed with love for both people and planet is the underlying concept that Danish designer, Malaika Boysen Haaning follows. Every aspect of Malaika’s desing and production journey is intertwined with zero-waste concepts to either minimize, or completely eliminate waste.

Fabric waste is one of the major enivornmental issues facing the clothing inducstry. There’s an average of 30% fabric waste for each garment made, with 13 millions tons of textile waste produced globally on a yearly basis.

Malaika has interwined zero-waste concepts into every aspect ofher business’ clothing design and production process to limit waste and reduce the carbon footprint

How Does Malaika New York Follow a Zero Waste Philosophy?

Design & Production

Both patterns and samples are created in-house. Patterns are skilfully designed to follow a zero-waste philosophy, resulting in samples that miximized fabric use and minimize waste.

The final sample is then sent to the local factory for approval where malaika oversees the production to ensure quality standards are met, and fabric waste is limited. Producing pieces in New Your not only supports local usinesses, but also limits co2 emissions. product from transportation.