Our sustainable approach
OUR approach
Slow fashion is our passion at lemlem. We’re committed to building a strong, fair and sustainable fashion industry in Africa, taking a holistic approach to production that values and upholds artisans, their craftsmanship, and their communities.
Empower artisans
We partner with an ethical artisan workshop in Ethiopia and small garment factories in Kenya and Morocco:
- 200+ jobs created
- Safe & inclusive workplaces
- Fair, living wages and benefits. Worker rights and social protections. Transparent & accountable business practices.
Preserve craftsmanship
We promote African design and craftsmanship, elevating traditional Ethiopian handweaving:
- Made from by hand from start to finish
- Cotton spun into fine yarns. Woven on handlooms by master weavers
- Upholding the heritage, passing weaving tradition across the generations
- Unique signature Tibeb design patterns
Protect the environment
We source and produce responsibly to reduce our footprint. As much as possible we choose: natural fibers, certified suppliers, small batch collections, and design & production steps to cut and repurpose waste.