Responsible Manufacturing Declaration
We will not participate in creating « negative environments ».
This declaration was born from that very conviction.
HERALBONY's products serve to deliver a message to society in order to realize this ideal.
We do not want to impose any burden on manufacturers or the natural environment during our products' manufacturing process.
We strive to avoid, as much as possible, choices that might inadvertently wrong others.
On the manufacturing side,
We are committed to shouldering as much responsibility as we can.
In order to realize the society that HERALBONY aims for, we have chosen to develop our own products.
To expand our philosophy:
・Create something amazing.
・Create product-driven communication that changes the perception of disabilities.
・Make disability welfare a viable business rather than just providing support.
We think these three ideas are necessary,
This led to a business model where we develop our own products in-house.
HERALBONY embodies this through « Monozukuri ».
A sincere attitude towards production with pride, skill, and dedication, striving for perfection.
A responsible, conscious choice.
For HERALBONY, responsibility means not making choices that create bias, excessive burdens, or absurdity for anyone or anything involved in manufacturing.
In other words, it means standing out with healthy manufacturing cycle.
We realize « Monozukuri » based on this idea.
Photo: Taya Textile Workshop
HERALBONY's current status
We have a strong respect for artists and their work.
As we create products to display these works and deliver them to customers, we want to extend our circle of respect to the people and environment involved in manufacturing.
However, as a developing brand like ours, our sales scale is limited and we rely on sales to continue our business, so our materials choices and the resources we can devote to development are limited.
When faced with this dilemma, what we can do is to be honest and know and acknowledge what we can and cannot do at the time, choose what is best for us at the time through trial and error, and gradually move in a better direction.
Looking at our ideals and what we are currently able to do, we considered our goals for this year in order to advance responsible manufacturing.
This year's goals
Providing products with quality that will stand the test of time
Sewing precision, fabric quality, printing technology. As tools that accompany our daily lives, we are particular about quality and value creating products that are durable enough to last for a long time.
Building relationships without excessive bias to produce the right amount
Rather than reducing costs through mass production, we produce the appropriate amount so that resources are not wasted. The "right amount" does not just mean what is right for us, but also what is right for the manufacturer, and through discussion we build cooperative relationships that allow us to do business on an ongoing basis.
People are involved in weaving fabric, sewing, and every other process related to manufacturing. For example, when we are asked to deliver on a short deadline, it is natural that there may not be enough time for trial and error, or that there may be misunderstandings and mistakes due to rushing. Rather than constantly releasing new products, we aim to take our time and work closely with manufacturers to build a flow for further improving product quality.
For manufacturers, the more quantity they produce, the more efficient their production. However, producing more than they can sell leads to a waste of resources, and is something we really want to avoid. Ideally, we would have a relationship where we continually request appropriate production quantities, but as this is the early days of the brand, it is difficult to predict what will sell, and we are unable to grasp a stable volume or pace, which is an issue. We aim to gradually overcome this and increase the number of manufacturers with whom we can have long-term relationships.
More than 60% of the products have had at least one factory tour during the production process
Who makes our products, and in what environment?
See, learn, and learn directly. We set a goal of having more than 60% of manufacturers visit our factories, leading to more advanced collaboration with manufacturers.
Aiming to ensure traceability of 80% of final manufacturing, 50% of processing, and 30% of raw materials
Specific targets are set for each stage of the production process to understand the production background. We aim to understand the production background as much as possible, aiming for 80% final manufacturing (the final manufacturing process such as sewing), 50% processing (the process of weaving and dyeing the fabric), and 30% raw materials (from farms where materials such as cotton and wool are produced to yarn).
As a developing brand, we have a small team of people developing our products, so we have limited time and money.
In order to properly understand the manufacturing environment, we will visit manufacturers sequentially over time.
Understanding the production background of each item takes time, as we require the cooperation of many different people.
Given the product production cycle required for business continuity, there is not enough time to do so.
We struggle daily with how to balance the resources our company can devote with the scope of what we can track.
Materials with low environmental impact
Increase usage rate to 50% or more
In creating products using limited resources, we proactively choose farming methods and recycled materials that emit minimal greenhouse gases and pollute water and soil as much as possible.
Because products are manufactured with limited development funds, there are cases where the budget does not match options with a low environmental impact.
In addition, there is no stock of environmentally friendly materials on the market, and even if you want to manufacture them for your own use, it is difficult to realize this because the required amount does not match the production capacity. Even if a material is good in terms of color development when printing art, it may not be the best choice in terms of environmental impact.
Achieving this year's goals
Actions to be taken next year
Action 1
Incorporating product recovery and recycling
Product and Flow Development
Action 2
We will establish a system to cooperate with manufacturers in Iwate Prefecture, where our headquarters are located, to create jobs in the field of disability welfare and to create an environment for high-quality manufacturing.
Action 3
Diversity takes root in manufacturing sites,
Developing tools that will help create an environment where everyone can thrive
Dear Partners,
Dear Partners,
We promise,
Manufacturing Partnership Policy
Learn the background of manufacturing
Choose materials responsibly
Respect everyone involved in manufacturing
Minimizing the burden on the environment that inevitably occurs during the production process
We want our products to become lifelong companions for those who acquire them.