Ethics
Sassa carefully selects the finest natural fabrics for comfort and a luxurious soft feel. We value organic and sustainable materials and keep searching for the latest fabrics at the forefront of sustainability.
We use various bamboo and linen fabrics as well as natural and organic cottons. The benefits of eco fabrics is for the preservation of the environment and healthy on your skin.
1. Bamboo
Historically in Asia, bamboo was used for production of hand-made production of paper. But thanks to modern manufacturing, bamboo pulp can now be turned into fibre which can be used to make yarn and fabric.
Benefits of Bamboo fabric:
- Antibacterial - keeps you odour free and feeling and smelling fresh
- Highly sweat absorbent (pulls moisture from skin for evaporation - moisture wicking) - keeps you dry
- Powerfully insulating - keeps you cooler in summer and warmer in winter
- One of the softest fabrics on the planet you'll love the way it feels
- Naturally UV protectant
- Hypoallergenic - natural bamboo does not cause allergic reactions
- Most eco-friendly fabric on the planet - help save your planet
2. Cotton Supima
Supima is a rare, premium natural fiber and is sustainable, renewable and biodegradable. However, a rare type of long-staple cotton, Supima is in the top one percent of cotton produced in the world. Twice as strong as regular cotton, it is valued for its integrity and durability.
Supima’s family of cotton growers are in the vanguard of innovation using and developing some of the most technologically advanced agricultural processes available. The farming practices employed set environmental and ethical standards for cotton around the world. The soil is the farmers’ productive capital, so great effort is made to maintain its fertility and increase its productivity. Farmers work hard to minimize inputs while maximizing crop yield.
3. Linen
The flax plant does not require much energy or water resources to produce and the entire plant is used to make linen, leaving no waste footprint. Linen clothing is naturally biodegradable and recyclable. Long-lasting and gentle on the skin, linen is made from fibres of the flax plant making it one of the most sustainable fabrics around.
Organic Botanical Plant Dyes are our Philosophy
Sassa pieces are handmade with organic plant dyes in Bali. We love the look of the plant dye and love that natural dyes are free from harmful chemicals & carcinogenic components. Organic plant dyes are biodegradable, non-toxic, and eco-friendly and this is important to Sassa Moon's ethical production process and principles.
We extract the natural color from plants, fruits, or flowers. Many natural dyes also have antimicrobial properties. The plants we use in our collection are indigo, ketapang leaf, secang wood , coconut husk, mango, cherry leaves and mango leaves. The oldest and most widely used dye is Indigo, which has been used in Peru, Egypt and India for the last six years and is prominent in many indigenous cultures.
The plants we use in our collection are indigo, ketapang leaf, secang wood , coconut husk, mango, cherry leaves and mango leaves.
Ethically made
Saskia the creator of Sassa Moon has been living in Bali since 2008 and has been working with the same Bali Family Tailors and Dye Artists since then for 12 years. She believes in slow fashion with an ethical production and care for our Bali Family. We have full transparency in our production process and value our amazing and talented team.
The people who make your clothes work in a healthy and safe work environment with fair conditions and wages.
Giving Back
We care deeply about the planet and creating a business that gives back to nature. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that we’re partnering with One Tree Planted/@onetreeplanted to plant a tree for every sale.
Trees clean our air and water, create habitats for biodiversity, contribute to our health and wellbeing, and create jobs for social impact. We’re honored to be part of One Tree Planted as an integral part of our business model.
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to global reforestation. They plant trees to restore nature and biodiversity. They also raise awareness about the importance of trees, offer businesses like ours a simple sustainability solution, and motivate younger generations to contribute positively to the environment.
Sassa Moon will plant 1 tree for every sale !