We partner closely with our chosen small business suppliers, local manufacturers and independent artists who share the same ethical and sustainable values as ourselves, whilst being committed to the highest quality possible. We regularly visit all of our UK based suppliers to verify the standards of our entire supply chain and ensure that they meet our very high standards and provide healthy, happy and safe workplaces for their employees. We hold a signed ‘Manufacturer Declaration’ from our Stratford, East London manufacturer which confirms that their business and treatment of their employees is aligned with the International Labour Organisations Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Right at Work, namely:

1. Employment is freely chosen;

2. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining;

3. Safe and hygienic workplace;

4. No child labour;

5. Fair remuneration;

6. Decent working hours;

7. No discrimination;

8. No forced labour or trafficking.

For the careful creation of our patterns, samples and grading we draw on the expertise and craftsmanship of our close collaboration with a local social enterprise based in Limehouse, London which creates training and employment opportunities for women facing marginalisation. This same social enterprise often runs textiles classes for children so we prioritise donating any leftover fabrics or trimmings directly to them.

At Ada Dakin HQ, our Founder Sophie is the only human worker. However Peach the pooch does put in some very important part-time hours by being a dog model and attending Zoom meetings!

With everything made in Britain and produced in local communities by employees earning more than the local minimum wage and working in safe and hygienic conditions, the inspirational women responsible for making the collection drive it forward with enriching stories to tell.

Waste to Wear

We have left no sustainable stone unturned, from recycled PET filament fabric to our Natulon zips.

Our zips are made from environmentally friendly Natulon which is eternally recyclable. Both innovative and adaptable products created by recycling and reforming discarded plastics and resulting in a fabulously low carbon footprint, less water to produce and creating 70% less CO2 emissions than regular polyester.

Our woven name and care labels are made from Newlife™ yarn which is made from 100% recycled post consumer plastic bottles and is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified.

Our fabrics and trims are produced as responsibly as possible to guarantee a lower impact on our planet. Belle Voluminous Top and Charlotte Midi Skirt are made from Regenesis fabric which is Global Recycled Standard Certified, SCS and OEKO-Tex Certified Recycled P.E.T., made entirely from rPET consumer waste like plastic bottles. It is a beautifully soft and luxurious fabric which is easy to care for and can last a lifetime.

Regenesis fabric is great, however it is ultimately a synthetic fabric and as such will still shed microfibres when washed which could trickle their way into the ocean.

We constantly want to strive to improve, with our vision being for the brand to be circular, so the remainder of our styles are made from LENZING™ ECOVERO™ which is derived from certified renewable wood sources from responsibly managed forests, protecting our old endangered forests. ECOVERO™ has up to 50% lower water impact, up to 50% lower CO2 emissions and is certified with the EU Ecolabel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). ECOVERO™ is biodegradable and compostable and if it does end up in landfill it will biodegrade entirely over a few months without releasing any toxic chemicals into the soil, unlike virgin polyester which can take up to 200 years.

We strongly advise that you wash all Ada Dakin garments on a cool 30 degrees cycle and hang dry…do not tumble dry. Both Regenesis and Ecovero fabrics barely crease so we recommend steaming rather than ironing.