At our heart is ethical manufacturing, working closely with Avodah Global who restore dignity and hope to women rescued from trafficking, and other vulnerable workers.

11.7 m people have been trafficked globally. 71% of these are women. It’s hard to imagine how we as individuals can address such a large and intractable problem. But the power lies in our wallets. We can deliver body blows to exploitative industries by shopping ethically and supporting brands and companies that care about their workers.

Avodah Global provides sex trafficking survivors and other at risk and vulnerable women in Cambodia with training, support and safe employment in our sustainable and ethical clothes manufacturing centre in Phnom Penh. 80% of their workers came from below the poverty line prior to employment. 

Avodah is not just employing vulnerable workers, they are doing it through a business model aimed at disrupting exploitative global manufacturing where thousands of workers are forced into an unsafe, overcrowded workplace to mass produce low quality garments, worn for a season and tossed. Instead, they are creating a network of small family friendly sewing hubs producing quality sustainable garments. The hubs support teams of outworkers sewing from home in neighbouring communities.

What we wear matters. Not just what it is made of. But how it was made and who made it.

We build our clothing to last. Astille pieces are made from the finest natural fabrics so they can be loved for many years as a staple piece in the wardrobe. Transcending trends keeps garments relevant, with the ability to mix and match between collections.

We are continuously looking for ways to improve; Astille created their signature buttons from used bullet casings in their latest Saint Jeanne collection in order to utilise reclaimed materials, rather than creating new. 

Our Saint Jeanne collection features fabrics that are hand dyed, hand spun and hand woven in many pieces. We add handmade touches to our clothing in order to create artisanal pieces. Our signature buttons are specifically created for the collection. Our prints are original.

Since the brand’s inception, we have always considered our impact on our environment, and the people who make our clothes. By exercising respect for our environment and production partners, we are actively working towards being a more conscious business. Whether this is through our carbon positive workforce, reforestation programs or collaboration with suppliers who champion women’s empowerment, we strive to always respect our planet and community.

Sustainability for Astille will always be an ongoing learning process. There is always more we can learn, and we will continue to take active steps towards creating a sustainable future for our brand and the fashion industry in general.