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The fabric for this collection was made in Burkina Faso, with our social enterprise partner CABES
41 % of the artisans were women
A total of 26 artisans worked on this order, producing 652,8 meters of fabric.
This order involved the production of 9 weaving patterns and 1 tie and dye that contributed to artisans learning process. Induction have been completed by technicians to give to artisans (7 women and 4 men) a perfect understanding of the instructions.
Artisan Groups and Suppliers:
FILSAH
SETAS
COFATEX
INOVATEX
APEPF
LONG NEERE
FATEX
AFEPO
Skills and processes used:
Weaving
GOTS certified Dyeing
Natural Materials
Organic cotton yarn
Community Engagement
100% of employees with contracts and benefits
Trackable Provenance
100% of products with traceable supply chain
Reduced CO2
64,95 % of energy used in production was renewable
“My name is Habou Roland, I am 24 years old. I chose this job because I needed a job that could provide me with concrete skills. Thanks to the work with INOVATEX, I have developed new skills and I have a job that allows me to support myself and my family. This order has contributed to increase my income and I am proud to work on international orders”.
Roland HABOU, INOVATEX
“My name is Ouattara Barakissa, I am 30 years old. I am mother of 3. I am happy to be involved in the production of fabrics that are sold to international brands or companies. The money I am making through this work contributes to my self-accomplishment. It helps me take care of my children. Receiving regular orders makes us feel confident, keeps us at work and we really appreciate it”.
Barakissa OUATTARA, COFATEX
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