At Buissonnière, over 85% of our collections are made from natural materials such as cotton, viscose, lyocell, linen, or wool. We give preference to organically certified materials, including GOTS-certified cotton, FSC-certified viscose (Forest Stewardship Council), and RWS-certified wool (Responsible Wool Standard).

We do not engage in mass production or endless stock. For each item, we strive to limit waste and find the right balance between supply and demand.

Our garments are designed to last a lifetime and to be passed down from one generation to the next. Unsold items are donated to organisations fighting poverty. We also encourage our customers to embrace this mindset by repairing their clothes when needed or giving them a second life through donation.

To reduce our ecological footprint, we mainly rely on sea and road transport for delivering our clothing. On each product page, a small boat icon indicates when an item has been shipped by sea.

Since 2015, we have stopped offering plastic bags in our stores, opting instead for reusable fabric tote bags. All cardboard and plastic used for packaging in our stores is recycled, allowing us to avoid up to 20 tonnes of waste every year.

Our offices and our store in Wavre are equipped with solar panels, enabling us to produce our own green energy.

We collaborate with independent workshops in Portugal, India, and China. Each partner has been carefully selected for their expertise and ethical values. These long-standing family-run partnerships, some spanning decades, are built on mutual trust and respect.

We regularly conduct audits in our workshops according to international standards such as SA8000 and BSCI. We ensure that everyone involved in the making of our garments works in fair and safe conditions.

We are committed to communicating transparently about our production process. Every step — from fabric selection to garment manufacturing — is carefully documented to guarantee full traceability.

We have chosen not to take part in Black Friday or offer excessive discounts. Several years ago, we decided to take a different path — one of sharing. Every year, the profit generated on Black Friday is entirely donated to an organisation supporting children, turning it into a truly meaningful Friday.

Our commitment goes even further. Customers have the option to round up their purchase amount and donate the difference to a charity dedicated to the protection and well-being of children. A small gesture that, together with many others, makes a real impact.

We believe that fashion can be a powerful driver of solidarity. That’s why we donate prototypes and unsold garments to social organisations, such as shelters for children placed out of home by court order, or to local associations through partners like the Red Cross. Even without finding a buyer in our stores, these garments can still make a difference in someone’s life.