In the fashion industry, 12% of the garments that are produced stay unsold. Otrium’s purpose is: All Clothing Should Be Worn.That’s why we’re tech-enabling designer brands to find an owner for every item they produce.In this post, we’ll be sharing why being conscious is important for us, what it means, and how you can follow our journey.The definition of Conscious For us, being conscious is about being aware of our impact and finding solutions to do better. Whether that concerns our planet, people or animal welfare. We’re taking responsibility in two ways:1. Driving positive change in the fashion industry by eradicating unsold seasonal inventory.2. Continuously working to improve our own e-commerce practices.Starting with the whyWe recognise the fundamental contradiction between the current fashion industry, which thrives off newness and consumption, and being conscious. Every single garment has an impact. Otrium wants to have a positive impact on the fashion industry by:undefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedFollow our journeyOur commitment to being Conscious is an ongoing journey, taking both big and small steps in order to be a force for good. We want to be as transparent as possible and communicate our Conscious roadmap fully. We will update the renewedundefined on our platform regularly and publish an Impact Report at the beginning of 2022, with our progress since 2020. Want to know more? Read our just-launched FAQs on the topic of Conscious undefinedOur next step: Conscious brands at OtriumOur next step will be a label and filter to highlight Conscious brands on our platform. We’re in the process of collaborating with a validated partner to rate the fashion brands in the areas of people, planet and animal welfare. We’re always on the lookout for Conscious brands so if there’s a brand you love for their sustainability credentials that you feel we should be featuring, please reach out to undefined.How you can helpApproximately 25% of a garment’s environmental footprint happens in the wearing and washing. So with our smart tips and tricks, you can maximise your wardrobe and be kinder to the planet. undefined

We’re on a journey to make fashion smarter, giving fashion-lovers the best possible online retail experience and making sure every item of clothing is worn. Going forward, we’ll be sharing more about our conscious roadmap and responsible choices.Throughout the fashion industry, 12% of the garments that are produced stay unsold.Our purpose is: All Clothing Should Be Worn.We’re tech-enabling designer brands to find an owner for every item they produce.In this post, we’ll be sharing why we became a member of the Fur Free Retailer program, what this means and how you can join this movement to be fur free.The definition of furFirst things first: Fur means any animal skin or part of an animal with hair or fur fibres attached, either in its raw or processed state or the pelt of any animal killed for the animal‘s fur.What is not fur, and what we will keep selling:undefinedundefinedundefinedIntroducing the policyWe recently became an official member of The Fur Free Retailer program, which is supported by the Fur Free Alliance (FFA) – an international coalition of leading animal and environmental protection organisations worldwide.In a nutshell: An international effort to give consumers accurate information about a retailer’s fur policy, allowing consumers to make an informed choice when shopping.From a day-to-day perspective our platform will stay the same, as we currently do not have any garments that contain fur. Having this accreditation makes this official – for our customers and for our partners.We have chosen to sell leather and other animal derived materials – but not the pelt of any animal killed for the animal‘s fur. As more vegan alternatives, innovations and products come to market we will continuously reassess our policy regarding animal-derived materials like leather.Becoming fur free is a first small step of our journey, with the goal of having a positive impact on the fashion industry.Conscious brands at OtriumWe’re always on the lookout for Conscious brands so if there’s a brand you love for their sustainability credentials that you feel we should be featuring please reach out to undefined.How can you be fur freeWhen purchasing a garment with faux fur, check the points below to be sure you’re not wearing real fur. Sometimes, faux fur is being substituted for real fur by some manufacturers. You can follow these four checkpoints:undefinedundefinedundefinedundefinedundefined.