ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Sustainability at Santos is approached through material choice, production scale, longevity, and proximity to source.
OUR PHILOSOPHY: A SLOWER WAY OF MAKING
Santos approaches sustainability through restraint rather than excess — producing in smaller quantities, working with biomaterials, and designing pieces intended to remain beyond seasons.
Rather than chasing constant newness, the brand focuses on material innovation, longevity, and proximity to source.
MATERIAL INNOVATION
Santos works with next-generation biomaterials and lower-impact textiles selected for their performance, longevity, and reduced environmental impact.
CACTUS-BASED BIOMATERIAL
DESSERTO
BANANA FIBER BIOMATERIAL
BANOFI
TENCEL
LENZING AG
LYOCELL
ORGANIC COTTON
FOREBIO
INDUSTRIE CHIMICHE FORESTALI (ICF)
OUR PROCESS: PRODUCING CLOSE TO SOURCE
Santos produces close to the source of its materials whenever possible — reducing unnecessary transportation while maintaining closer collaboration with makers and suppliers.
- Mexico — cactus biomaterial handbags
- India — banana fiber accessories
- NYC — small-batch ready-to-wear
GIVING PARTNERS
A portion of sales is donated to organizations supporting environmental restoration, conservation, and climate advocacy.
SPROUT
TREE PLANTING PARTNER
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
OCEANA
OCEAN PROTECTION
CORAL REEF ALLIANCE
CORAL REEF RESTORATION
1% FOR THE PLANET
ENVIRONMENTAL GIVING NETWORK
AMAZON INITIATIVES
RAINFOREST CONSERVATION
LOOKING AHEAD
Santos continues to explore next-generation biomaterials, traceability systems, and lower-impact production methods designed for long-term durability and transparency.
