​​​​​​​Fine fabrics

Before starting a new collection we first source our fabrics. At the start of each new fashion season, designer Audrey Wyckmans and the design team start looking for unique, high quality fabrics with a luxurious feel. The fabrics typically used by Gigue also play a key role as part of our sustainability commitment.

For the Spring-Summer 2023 season, we went one step further in our focus on materials, with our sustainability approach in mind. The result? This season, 25% of Gigue designs contain at least 30% of certified sustainable fibres. You will recognise these garments in the Gigue boutiques and our online shop thanks to a unique logo.

Reliable partners for raw materials

Gigue works with established partners who are committed to the supply of high quality and sustainable materials. The materials are accompanied by a technical data sheet as well as certificates for sustainable fabrics. All materials are rigorously tested for quality before putting them into production. This process ensures the durability of every signature look created by Gigue.

Our materials suppliers, from yarn to fabrics, are increasingly choosing to specialise in high quality materials that are more sustainable. Our supply partners provide us with clear and transparent information about their initiatives with regard to sustainable business practices. Take our textile partners from Portugal and Italy for example, who have already won multiple awards for sustainable business practices and product innovation.

​​​​​​​Strong relationships with production workshops

We develop strong relationships with our production workshops which are also our long-term partners. Together, we are committed to creating high quality collections. Our working relationship is based on mutual respect and we pay a fair price for our products.

We have been working with 82% of our external production partners for more than 10 years. We regularly visit the workshops to further strengthen our relationship. We also have our own production workshop in Tunisia where they manufacture our dresses, skirts and blouses.

Corporate Social Responsibility – Code of Conduct

We develop strong relationships with our suppliers and producers through long-term partnerships and regular visits to their facilities. Our partners share our values of honesty, trust, respect and responsibility.

Based on these principles, we have drawn up a Code of Conduct for Corporate Social Responsibility and we ask all partners, suppliers and producers to sign this.  So far 90% of our partners have signed our Code of Conduct.

The Code of Conduct covers decent and safe working conditions with themes such as freedom of labour and association, anti-discrimination and a prohibition of child labour, a liveable wage and respecting working hours. In addition to decent working conditions, the Code also includes requirements in the areas of traceability, health and safety of products and environmental responsibility.

We review compliance of this Code of Conduct when we visit our partners. 96% of our external production partners are based in the European Union which has strict employment laws.

Less frequent washing thanks to Eco Fashion Care

By taking good care of your high-quality clothes, you can keep them looking their best for longer. As part of our sustainability strategy, we collaborate with Nanex, a young Belgian company that develops care products for clothing and shoes. The Eco Fashion Care product assortment includes a stain remover, a refreshing spray that neutralizes odours and a protecting spray that protects against water and stains.

The products are locally produced and made from natural ingredients. By thoughtfully caring about clothing items, you will need to launder them less often which is better for the textile fibres. The innovative Eco Fashion Care range is a great way to take care of your clothes using natural products.