Sustainability

sunlight hitting green river water with ferns on riverbank shadows of maple tree branches on water bottom of wooden bridge

Elpey Japan doesn’t manufacture textiles—we connect brands with the mills and makers who do. Our mission is to lead the industry toward lower-impact materials and processes by prioritizing partners that follow verified sustainable practices, from water-saving dyeing and finishing to efficient weaving and closed-loop recycling. We’re committed to validating claims through recognized third-party certification. By prioritising supply-chain transparency and constantly striving to improve our supply network, we help customers access the quality they need without compromising on our duty to the planet.

A traditional Japanese torii gate in the water with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
small river with tall trees and bamboo shoots either side

Sustainably Sourced Triacetate Fabrics

We source our triacetate fabrics from responsible producers and verify practices through independent standards. Our principal triacetate partner holds a CanopyStyle Green Shirt rating (level 26) for protecting ancient and endangered forests and strengthening supply-chain transparency. They’re also FSC® certified, bluesign® approved, and certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 for product safety. Together, these frameworks provide clearer insight into origin, chemical management, worker safety, and resource efficiency, and help us compare options across our network. Not every order carries every label, but we’re expanding certified choices and documenting claims. Certification numbers and product-level details are available on request for specific products.

The Canva logo displayed in purple with a multicolored circular design in the center.
OEKO TEX certification logo with white text on a green circular background.
Bluevision logo with the word 'bluesign' in dark blue lowercase letters.
The FSC logo with a checkmark and a tree, and the letters FSC below.