Sustainability
Responsible practices have been part of IENKI IENKI since the beginning.
Our focus is to create technically advanced outerwear of exceptional quality, while continuously improving the way each piece is produced. Every season, we review our processes and look for ways to make them more considered, efficient and responsible.
OUR PRODUCTION
All IENKI IENKI garments are produced at our own facility in Ukraine. Keeping production in-house allows us to maintain close control over quality at every stage.
It also enables us to work in smaller quantities and respond more precisely to demand, helping us avoid unnecessary overproduction. Many pieces can be produced individually according to actual orders rather than manufactured in excessive volumes.
This approach allows us to focus on creating only what is needed, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.
OUR SUPPLIERS
IENKI IENKI uses white goose down, selected for its exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, lightness and insulating performance.
The sourcing of our down is an important part of our responsibility as a brand. We work to ensure that the material is obtained according to ethical principles and that our suppliers do not use live-plucking or force-feeding practices.
Whenever possible, we support local production by working with small Ukrainian farms with generations of experience in collecting and processing down.
We continue to work towards developing a unified certification system for our down suppliers, creating greater transparency and consistency across the supply chain.
OUR TEAM
The people behind IENKI IENKI are central to the brand.
Our designers, seamstresses, pattern makers and cutters work together under one roof in Ukraine. We are committed to providing safe, healthy and comfortable working conditions, as well as fair compensation for our employees.
Keeping design and production closely connected also allows knowledge, craftsmanship and technical expertise to move naturally between different stages of the development process.
OUR PACKAGING
Each IENKI IENKI piece is packaged in a reusable bag designed to continue its life beyond delivery.
Where possible, these bags are produced using fabric remnants from our collections, giving existing materials another purpose while reducing production waste.
VEGAN LINE
IENKI IENKI continues to experiment with alternative and recycled materials.
Our first Vegan collection was introduced in March 2020 and subsequently became part of the brand’s ongoing offering.
The line explores alternative insulation made from recycled ocean plastic collected along the coast of Taiwan, while selected outer fabrics are produced using nylon derived from recycled plastic bottles.
Through these experiments, IENKI IENKI continues to explore how new materials and technologies can be integrated into the brand’s approach to performance, design and responsible production.