Sustainability
At Midnight Hour, we believe that fashion should be more than just fleeting trends; it should be a celebration of quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Our mission is to create sophisticated apparel that not only fits beautifully but also stands the test of time. Each piece is crafted from premium materials, ensuring that they become cherished staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
In a world dominated by fast fashion, we take a different approach. Our ethos centers around quality, not quantity. We design versatile, timeless pieces that are made to last, steering clear of the disposable culture that leads to overflowing landfills. By producing limited units of new styles, we can test their appeal and ensure customer satisfaction before scaling up production. This commitment to quality means that many of our items sell out quickly, reflecting the high demand for our thoughtfully crafted apparel.
We understand the importance of giving back. Any excess inventory, damaged items, or samples are donated to local organizations that we proudly support. This not only helps those in need but also aligns with our mission to minimize waste and promote sustainability.
Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our products. We are proud to package most of our items in compostable bags made from corn, moving away from traditional plastic. By the end of 2025, we aim to transition all our packaging to compostable materials, further reducing our environmental impact.
As a 100% vegan brand, we are passionate about protecting our furry friends and ensuring that our practices reflect our values. A significant portion of our clothing is manufactured in local USA-based factories, allowing us to support the local economy while also lowering our carbon footprint. We are continuously exploring innovative approaches to packaging, logistics, and office practices to further reduce our environmental impact.
We are deeply committed to ethical manufacturing practices that prioritize the well-being of workers and the environment. To uphold these values, we ensure that all our factories are third-party audited and hold WRAP Gold certification. This certification reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards in labor practices and workplace conditions.
WRAP’s 12 Principles:
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Compliance with the laws and workplace regulations: All facilities must comply with the legal requirements and standards of their industry under the local and national laws of the jurisdictions in which the facilities are doing business, along with any applicable international laws.
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Prohibition of Forced Labor: Facilities must maintain employment strictly on a voluntary basis. Facilities will not use any forced, prison, indentured, bonded, or trafficked labor.
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Prohibition of Child Labor: Facilities will ensure they do not engage in any form of child labor.
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Prohibition of Harassment and Abuse: Facilities must ensure a workplace that is respectful of a worker’s rights and dignity.
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Compensation and Benefits: Facilities must ensure proper compensation for their employees for all the work done by providing in a timely manner all the wages and benefits that follow the local and national laws of the jurisdiction in which they are located.
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Hours of Work: Facilities are required by local law to adhere to any limits set on regular working hours, as well as any limits set on overtime work.
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Prohibition of Discrimination: Facilities must employ, pay, promote, and terminate workers based their ability to do the job, rather than on personal characteristics or beliefs.
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Health and Safety: Facilities must provide a safe, clean, healthy and productive workplace for their employees.
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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Facilities must respect the freedom of each employee to choose for themselves whether to join a workers’ association.
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Environment: Facilities must comply with environmental rules, regulations, and standards applicable to their operations, and will observe environmentally conscious practices in all locations where they operate.
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Customs Compliance: Facilities will ensure that all merchandise is accurately marked or labeled in compliance with all applicable laws.
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Security: Facilities must maintain appropriate procedures to ensure proper corporate security, transportation security, and people and physical security at the facility.
