Profession / role:

V.P. Sales / Marketing

Company / organisation:

Pure and Co.

Website (if you have one):

www.pureandco.com

My primary role in relation to fashion is:

Manufacturer

I am looking to discover or buy

Opportunities to grow a sustainable business.

About me / About business or organisation:

Pure Handknit
At the heart of the Pure HANDKNIT brand are over 4500 women knitters. Choosing to partner with women knitters in Chiang Mai, Thailand offers these dedicated women the opportunity to continue with this rich tradition. Ethical work standards are fundamental and at the forefront of our management strategy. All of our staff has company paid health care including maternity leave. Education is also a focus of ours. We offer paid continuing education which includes free English classes for all staff, their family and friends. Currently we have several staff completing their master’s degree. Throughout the year any excess yarn is donated to several non-governmental organizations and women’s groups where it is used in income generating projects.
With the environment on our minds, each season we are looking to incorporate sustainable practices into the collection. Currently, both the Canadian head office and our Chiang Mai facility use solar power to heat domestic hot water. Extra insulation has also been installed into the buildings to keep the staff cool in Thailand and warm in Canada. All paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal are recycled. At our warehouse in Chiang Mai, dozens of trees have been planted for shade and green spaces have been created for our staff to enjoy and to offset our carbon foot print.
A company goal for this year is to lessen our carbon emissions by shipping fewer products by air and more by sea. Accounts can also help by placing their orders with a 90 day lead time; thus guaranteeing that their order will ship by sea and saving the planet the extra CO2.
We hope this tells you a little bit about our passion for our sweaters, the environment and our people.
Commitment and dedication makes each Pure HANDKNIT product a work of art.

Career history / Company history:

Pure HANDKNIT has been celebrating life's rich craft of hand knitting every season since our first collection in 1998. We're truly passionate about knitwear. We individually knit each piece by hand with skill and patience.

Designs are created and crafted in 100% cotton. Whimsical shell, oversized coconut, hand-punched tin and exclusive ceramic buttons are distinctive to our designs.

At the heart of the Pure HANDKNIT brand are over 4500 women knitters. Choosing to partnership with women knitters in Chiang Mai, Thailand offers these dedicated women the opportunity to continue with this rich tradition.

Their commitment and dedication makes each Pure HANDKNIT product a work of art.