Creation
Our detailed design process
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, in our workshop, to witness the making of an Azala vest.
Because upcycling is a long and complex process, we decided to take you with us, in our workshop, to witness the making of an Azala vest.
Our manufacturing process

Step 1
Recovery and sorting of the most qualitative small scraps

Step 2
Step 3
Preparation of upcycled quilting in 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 with yarns from dormant stocks
Step 7
Manufacturing (crocheting) of upcycled buttons from scraps

Step 8
Shaping
Step 9
Manufacturing and stuffing of the upcycled mascot Azala

Step 10
Manufacture of the upcycled pouch in obsolete fabric

Step 11
Finishing and wrapping

Step 12
Support for the reforestation of mangroves in the Boeny region

Step 13
Eco-friendly polybag made from corn fiber

Step 14
Transport to our warehouse 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 that ensures respect for the environment: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Ecocert label) certification that guarantees the origin of organic raw materials and the traceability of production, solar energy that covers almost 50% of energy consumption, a wastewater treatment unit that preserves the surrounding crops, and rainwater recovery that reduces the pressure on the well. The well-being of our employees is also at the heart of our concerns: medical center, canteen and nursery on site, nursery solidarity, fair wages and professional training.
Our production unit has adopted a strong CSR strategy that ensures respect for the environment: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Ecocert label) certification that guarantees the origin of organic raw materials and the traceability of production, solar energy that covers almost 50% of energy consumption, a wastewater treatment unit that preserves the surrounding crops, and rainwater recovery that reduces the pressure on the well. The well-being of our employees is also at the heart of our concerns: medical center, canteen and nursery on site, nursery solidarity, fair wages and professional training.
Discover our production unit
Our ecosystem
Episode #1. We introduce you to the factory and its social center, its medical center, its lactarium...
Solar pannels
Episode #2. We show you our solar panel installation. This one covers 30-40% of our energy needs with a goal of 80-90% by the end of 2023.
Permaculture
Episode #3. We present you our participative and solidary permaculture.
Water treatment
Episode #4. We explain the operation and benefits of a wastewater treatment unit...
Fabric scraps recovery
Episode #5. We explain how to optimize the recovery of scraps in fabric mattresses.