We prioritize natural materials that feel honest against your skin. In LVT's collections you'll routinely find linen, silk, silk jacquard, Japanese cotton, organic washed cotton, and highly biodegradable cupro. We design around the need for pure compositions (100% Cotton, 100% Silk, 100% Hemp) since blended materials can disrupt recycling efforts down the line. As vegan leather has plastic-based components, we prefer to utilize real leather on our small runs of bags that will age well over time.

We work closely with our dying studio in Bali to formulate highly pigmented yet natural dyes derived from blends of wood, coconut husks, mango leaves, indigo, moringa leaves, and other incredible sources of color from nature. The run-off water from our dying process is gathered in holding ponds on the property which are covered in lily pads (see the video above!) The pond vegetation helps return the water to the same concentration of minerals found in nature, before it is re-used or released.

As we clothe divers and those who are passionate about being in the sea, using synthetic materials like Lycra and Nylon were unavoidable. In an effort to ensure our stretchy items have a long life span, they've been constructed with the most premium blends that use a high percentage of spandex (quality and 4-way stretch), and feel incredibly soft against the skin. We despise uncomfortable overly 'gripping' active wear, and only use non-restrictive material that softly moves with you.

Sustainability is also about designing for lifestyle versatility. Our swim tops or bottoms can easily be used for normal daily wear, as shorts or cropped tops. The immensely breathable and quick-dry material is also great for undergarments or the gym.

We produce on-demand, tailor make small batches, and only bulk produce with factories who are routinely audited.

Our factories have Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification which is the highest standard for sustainable production. We also require Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification made in compliance with environmental and social criteria, and worldwide Responsibly Accreditation Product (WRAP) certification based on compliance with 12 requirements that ensure safe, legal and ethically manufacturing process.

Every season we utilize at least 1/3 of dead stock materials and give them a new life. 

Upcycled material comes from past unsold inventory which is unpicked (silk dresses or robes), or Dead Stock Suppliers of fine fabrics from Florence, Italy, or silk from Bangkok, Thailand. We also upcycle past stock by applying new natural dye washes or prints. We are vehemently against waste, and are committed to producing small batch in high quality as well as using and re-using whatever we produce.