Expertise
Azala is above all two key words: transparency and know-how
Because upcycling is a long and complex process, we decided to take you with us, to our workshop , to witness the making of an Azala vest .
Our manufacturing process
Step 1
Recovery and sorting of the most qualitative small scraps
2nd step
Step 3
Preparation of upcycled quilting using small crushed scraps
Step 4
Assembling the most beautiful scraps and creating the patchwork
Step 5
Shaping from local obsolete fabrics
Step 6
Hand embroidery using threads from dormant stocks
Step 7
Manufacturing (crocheting) of upcycled buttons from scraps
Step 8
Shaping the vest
Step 9
Manufacturing and stuffing of the upcycled Azala mascot
Step 10
Manufacturing of the upcycled bag from obsolete fabric
Step 11
Finishing and packing
Step 12
Aid for the reforestation of mangroves in the Boeny region
Step 13
Eco-friendly polybag made from corn fiber
Step 14
Transport to our warehouse based in Paris
Step 15
Your 100% upcycled Azala vest delivered to your home
Our production unit
We design and produce our vests in our workshop “Les Petites Chutes” in Madagascar. Our factory aims to find innovative mechanisms to upcycle and recycle fabric scraps and obsolete textile materials from local garment factories.
Our production unit has adopted a strong CSR strategy, which ensures respect for the environment: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Ecocert label) certification which guarantees the origin of organic raw materials and the traceability of production, solar energy which covers almost 50% of energy consumption, wastewater treatment unit which preserves the surrounding crops, and rainwater recovery which reduces pressure on drilling. The well-being of our employees is also at the heart of our concerns: medical center, canteen and nursery on site, solidarity nursery, fair salaries and professional training.
Discovering our production unit
The ecosystem
Episode 1 . We present to you the factory and its social center, its medical center, its lactarium...
The solar panels
Episode #2 . We show you our solar panel installation. This covers 30-40% of our energy needs with a target of 80-90% by the end of 2023.
Permaculture
Episode #3 . We present to you our participatory and supportive permaculture.
Water treatment
Episode #4 . We explain the operation and benefits of a wastewater treatment unit...
Recovery from falls
Episode #5 . We explain to you how we optimize the recovery of falls in fabric mattresses.