At Nagnata we believe the lifecycle of a garment is a shared responsibility between designer, maker and wearer. We’ve created the Nagnata uniform with versatility and ease of living in mind – our pieces will take you from the studio to the street and everywhere in between. In light of this we use high quality, durable fabrications and exceptionally skilled makers to ensure that our garments are built to last. We work extremely closely with our factories, yarn mills and their technicians to create a premium product we hope our customers will care for and keep forever. By providing a few simple tips and tools, we hope to encourage our customers to proactively contribute to the sustainability and longevity of their purchases. 

Care

● Caring for knitwear is easy if you have the right tools and information, which is why we’ve created our own locally made natural, non-toxic soaps that gently clean without damaging the integrity of the fabric. The reality of wool and natural fibres is that they will likely begin to pill over time with frequent wear. As an easy solution, we provide high-grade depillars available for purchase at our online store.

Repair

● For our local customers, we currently offer hand mending in the Studio at Nagnata HQ. We’re also working on rolling out a global program for mending garments as part of our Climate Positive strategy. In the meantime, we recommend working with an experienced tailor to mend your Nagnata piece by hand, rather than discarding it for a new one. If a Nagnata garment becomes unwearable after many years we are now offering a take-back service so we are responsible for the upcycling of fabrics and will ensure the garment doesn’t end up in landfill at the end of its life cycle

Less Washing

● The great thing about natural fibres is that they require less frequent washing. Synthetic fibres are notorious for producing sweat and lingering odor, which means they constantly need to be cleaned. Natural fibres like wool have inherent antibacterial properties and allow the skin to breathe, so unless you’re forever spilling things all over your beloved Nagnata knit, it won’t require much washing. Another important thing to note here is that synthetic fibres create microfibre waste, which runs into our waterways and marine habitats – another reason Nagnata has made the conscious choice to use the highest natural fibre content possible without sacrificing quality

Resell

● We encourage our customers to resell their Nagnata garment rather than throw it away if they choose to part with it. Reselling will not only prevent clothing from ending up in landfill, it will offer someone else the opportunity to own a beautiful Nagnata piece that may not have been attainable at full price