Cropped Zero Waste
Sweater
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Circumference - Chest |
124 | 134 | 144 |
| Circumference - Chest | 113 | 123 | 133 |
| Circumference - Sleeve | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Length – Front Body | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Length – Back Body | 55 | 55 | 55 |
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Zali is 5’10”, Australian 8-10 and wears the A.13 in M.
Juliette is 5'8", Australian size 8 and is wearing the A.13 in S.
Jasmin is 5'7", Australian size 14-16 and wears the A.13 in L.
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The best of Japanese tech on Australian soil, 3D knitted using natural-dyed, organic cotton yarns, the A.13 Crop is an understated drapey staple. The dyes used on these organic yarns are all sourced from varying natural minerals, so the result is a beautiful soft rosewater colour without the use of toxic chemicals.
Worn with the our A.28 and A.16 shorts.
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The A.13 was knitted using the latest technology in Whole Garment knitting. The Japanese Shima Seiki machine is considered the best in the world and is the only with such fine knit capabilities in Australia. The design was programmed and the knitting was supervised by our knitting specialist, Patricia Chircop who is based in Mount Macedon, Victoria. Her company is certified as an approved supplier for A.BCH by Ethical Clothing Australia. Because of this innovative Whole Garment knitting technology, the A.13 garment is knitted together in 3D, eliminating pattern paper and fabric cutting waste.
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Knit |
Mount Macedon, |
100% OCS (Organic Content Standard) certified organic cotton, grown in the USA, Turkey, India and Uganda and blended together. The organic cotton fibres are then sent to Japan where they are spun into the yarns ready for knitting. These yarns have been doubled, for a weightier end feel.
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Hideki |
Tokyo, |
100% HANI mineral dyes include Brazilian natural iron oxide (hematite, maghematite) and minor constituent of natural titanium dioxide (rutile). The dyes are certified safe by the Institute of Primitive Technology. It adheres to strict Japanese policies for safety, environmental impact and correct disposal.
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Yokota |
Tokyo, |
100% recycled polyester made in-house by a manufacturer with a passion for developing sustainable alternatives for brands. This is the only part of the garment that isn’t biodegradable. Our goal is to someday soon make our own biodegradable woven labels, but until that glorious day, please remove this tag before composting!
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Avery Dennison |
Hong Kong |
100% organic cotton, printed with Oeko Tex 100 certified inks. The yarns are sourced in India from GOTS certified mills and are woven at our supplier-owned mill into tape. They are then whitened according to GOTS standards using oxygen based whiteners and digitally printed.
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Britania Packaging |
Leicester, UK |
Our default packaging for local orders, home-compostable satchels have the lowest environmental impact when composted locally. Please don't throw this into your general waste bin, instead, after re-use, compost at home or find other solutions here. You can contact us immediately after placing your order to request recyclable packing instead.
For extra fragile goods, or international orders, we use 100% post-consumer waste recycled and RECYCLABLE satchels, boxes and tissue paper. After re-use, these can go into your curb-side paper recycling bin.
Organic fibres need just a little more TLC than conventional ones. Machine wash on COLD, use a delicates bag for best results and hang to dry. We'll also send a detailed digital care guide when you buy this garment.
We stand by our garments + offer complimentary repairs for all A.BCH pieces. Our free repairs are for general wear and tear, all we ask is that you cover the cost of delivery or drop off to our Melbourne studio. Re-making or alterations can also be requested + will be individually quoted based on the time required.
Help extend the life of the A.13 by sending or dropping it back to us for store credit – we'll even cover the shipping. Depending on its condition, we'll repair & re-sell it (as second hand), remake it into something or if it's no longer useful, we'll transform it into brand new yarns through our Recycling Program (so circular, darling).
The A.13 was specifically designed for easy mechanical or cellulose chemical recycling. Send or drop it back to us for store credit, we'll even cover the shipping. Once received and assessed, the garment is washed and prepared for mechanical recycling. The yarns we create from this process will become feedstock for future A.BCH styles.
If returning is unlikely (you're busy with a climate rally or living off the grid) you can compost the A.13. After a long life of use, repair and re-use, simply cut off the A.BCH A.13 tag (this is the only part of the garment that isn't compostable) before cutting the rest of the garment into smaller pieces and placing in your home composting system or garden soil.
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