Explained - Ukiyo

Living in the moment but thinking ahead for a better future

The beauty of slowing down is learning to appreciate what lasts.

We design products that become part of everyday life – pieces you’ll reach for again and again. By choosing timeless designs, thoughtful materials and responsible production wherever possible, we aim to create products with a lighter footprint and a longer life.

Every decision matters. From the materials we select to the way our products are packaged, we’re continually looking for ways to do better, because caring for life’s little moments also means caring for the future.

AWARE™

Aware™ makes data public to track and validate the end-to-end impact of sustainable textiles from origin to consumer. The Aware™ process begins with embedding a physical tracer in the sustainable textile at source. Scanning, using the Aware™ hand scanner, enables instant verification along the entire value chain. Production data logged on public blockchain by every supplier creates a digital twin and virtual flow that follows the physical material flow forward. Every step is validated by Aware™’s digital tokens. This innovative platform transforms a system hidden behind private databases into a democratic, open and user friendly platform.

Water.org

For each product sold with AWARE™ we will donate 2% of proceeds to support Water.org to change lives with safe water. Water.org is a global nonprofit organization working to bring water and sanitation to the world. Water.org wants to make it safe, accessible and cost-effective. Water.org helps people get access to safe water and sanitation through affordable financing, such as small loans. Water.org gives their everything, every day to empower people in need with these life-changing resources.

By using the #Ontrack tool we calculate the life cycle and CO2 footprint of our products. This allows us to understand the impact of our products and select the best materials with a low CO2 footprint, offering a more responsible option to our customers. The footprint calculation has a cradle-to-grave scope and includes the products packaging and accessories.