🇬🇧 French and Sustainable
Je m'en fous. white comfy socks.
[French meaning for "I don't care.", our motto at Les Petits Basics]
I don't care, times 3.
- Made in France
- Pack of 3 pairs - Get just one pair!
- Oeko-Tex certification
- 83% cotton (15% polyamide, 2% elastane)
We cannot say that creating a brand and new garments is sustainable. However, we believe in creating better and more responsible garments that will last a lifetime as well as looking at all areas of our business and work to grow responsible and more sustainable. Read about our sustainable actions and where we aim to improve.
Fabrics
We carefully select our fabrics and use recycled and organic fabrics. For the ones that aren't recycled or organic; they come from places that have been carefully selected for producing responsibly.
Our textiles have many certifications such as GOTS certified, OEXO TEX certified, GRS (Global Recycled Standard), Vegan (PETA Approved).
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Organic Coton: Organic cotton ensures that no pesticides, chemical fertilisers or genetically modified seeds are used, minimising the impact on the environment. The impact of water pollution by organic cotton is 98% less than conventional cotton production. Organic cotton also ensures a healthy working environment for workers and small scale farmers.
The coton we use has been certified under the Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), an organisation specifically focused on providing consumers with access to safe and sustainable organic fabrics. For exemple, our t-shirts use GOTS coton.
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Recycled Polyester: We know that this is not the most sustainable alternative we are also constantly improving to find better alternatives. However the recycled polyester we use is basically transforming thrown plastic bottles into long lasting and quality clothing. Read more about the process on our Instagram HERE.
- Elastane: Used in our OEKO-TEX certified sock, this fabric ensures that the socks can stretch and are resistant to last.
We are constantly working on improving our fabric sourcing, better and more sustainable alternatives. We are also learning and all the choices that we make for the brand are carefully thought to ensure each piece will last a lifetime.
Made In
We don't necessarily believe in the word 'Made In' as in some countries you can simply add it depending on where you sew your label. However we believe in working with partners that have good factories and work places. Working towards participating in the economy of each country and being transparent about it.
As a small and young brand we don't always make the rules when wanting to work with "bigger" partners but we always ensure to carefully selected partners that are certified and transparent.
Our partner factory that create the core of our body is based in Bangladesh is certified by the Fair Wear foundation.
In France we work with a Factory that based in the south and is a proud member of 1% for the Planet. They. are constantly working on improving their sustainable practices. The printed ink we use on most our pieces is water based.
100% Biodegradable
Our mailers and polybags are 100% biodegradable. This means they’re made of plants, not plastic so you can feel a little less guilty about ordering online. For best composting results, remove the shipping label (recycle it), cut into small pieces and throw into a compost bin.
Carbon Neutral France shipping
The company is based in France, therefore we work with the French groupe La Poste for all our shipments. For Le Groupe La Poste, the fight against climate change is one of the major concerns of its corporate social responsibility policy. Priority is given to managing CO2 emissions through a proactive carbon neutrality approach.
Sustainable Brand Platform
Their mission is to assist brands to evaluate their sustainability performance guaranteed by blockchain technology. We are proud to be working with them in order to asses transparency, traceability and sustainability for Les Petits Basics.
Read more about our sustainability rating and practices HERE
What next?
In 2121 we will be partnering with environmental organisation in order to bring our brick in creating a better planet.
We are overlooking all our processes (from sourcing to production to your door) to learn from what we do and understand where we can improve and have a more positive impact.
Read about us
Les Petits Basics' founder interview for Sustainable Brand Platform - READ HERE
Due to COVID-19, all the logistics process have been adapted in priority for the safety of our teams.
ORDER
Once your order is confirmed, it can’t be modified.
ANY QUESTIONS?
CONTACT US - contact@lespetitsbasics.com
WHEN WILL MY ORDER SHIP OUT?
We do our best to ship your orders as quickly as possible. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking code as soon as your order is shipped.
SHIPPING PRICES OUTSIDE OF FRANCE
ALL PRICES ARE EXCL. VAT & DUTY FEES
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY ORDER?
All orders are dispatched from our facility based in France. Transit time starts from the date the order initially ships, not the date the order is placed.
Here is a timeline of when you can expect your Les Petits Basics parcel:
FRANCE
2 BUSINESS DAYS
EU
3-6 BUSINESS DAYS
REST OF THE WORLD
10-15 BUSINESS DAYS
CUSTOM CHARGES
Shipping costs does not include duty or custom charges that may be incurred upon shipment to countries outside France. Les Petits Basics will not be responsible for these expenses.
DELIVERY SHIPPING & COSTS
Our carriers are back to a normal activity.
Delivery times are the responsibility of carriers. Les Petits Basics cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these deadlines.
We accept the return of your order within 14 days from the date of receipt of your order. The return is your responsibility.
The product must be intact, unopened and in its original packaging. You must enclose with your shipment: the product, the number of the order concerned by the return and your contact details.
Here is our return address
SAS MR Inc, Les Petits Basics
7 rue Etienne Forest
38000 Grenoble, FRANCE
Your return package must be tracked. Without this tracking number, we will not accept any complaints.
If the returned product does not comply with the return conditions, the refund cannot be made. Orders placed on our e-shop cannot be returned or exchanged in our shop and points of sale.