Materials & Environment

Where we get all the parts used for your consciously created garments.

Current Fabric Sources

Merino Wool

Fibre Content: 100% Merino

Source: ABMT Textiles

Location: Melbourne, Australia

Certifications: Certified non-mulesed merino wool, Oeko-tex Standard 100,  Responsible Wool Standard,  ISO9001,  ISO14001.

Why? Its local, supports Australian farmers and is of a high quality.  Merino is also renewable and has a lower carbon footprint than farming cattle. So long as land is managed and sheep are rotated around grazing fields, wool will always be a good, natural option for durable goods.

Shop our merino wool products here.

Recycled Nylon

Fibre Content: 100% Recycled Nylon

Source: Manufacturer

Location: Jiangsu, China

Certifications: Global Recycling Standard (GRS)

Why?  This fabric has come direct from the manufacturer and is made from recycled nylon fibres. While the recycling process is far from perfect, you can rest easy knowing that the pants are made from high quality fabric that can be recycled again. Get in touch when your garment is at the end of its life to recycle it.

Shop the Recycled Nylon Ironbark Pants here.

Hemp & Tencel Woven

Fibre Content: 55% Hemp, 45% Tencel

Source: Hemp Wholesale Australia

Location: Warehouse located in Bargara, Brisbane. Fabrics sourced from Europe, China and India.

Certifications: None yet (certifications are expensive to acquire), however Hemp Wholesale Australia has visited all their supplying factories to ensure workers are treated fairly and there is no child labour.

Why? Hemp requires no pesticides or herbicides and is therefore an "organic" crop even if there is no certification attached to the fibre produced.  Hemp also naturally requires much less water than cotton and helps with reducing erosion, in addition to having more usable raw fibre per plant than cotton. 

Tencel is actually a brand that uses regenerated cellulose fibres (often woodchips) to create fabrics, specifically in this case Lyocell. Tencel lyocell is not as sustainable as recycled cotton or organic linen however it is still biodegradable. The company also sources from certified sustainable plantations.

Shop our tops using this fabric here.

3L Shell

Fibre Content: 100% Nylon, C0 DWR.

Source: Toray

Location: Japan

Certifications: Oeko-tex Standard 100

Why: Toray is renowned for its high quality and innovative fabrics. They are also extremely proactive in decreasing their impact on the environment and improving the quality of conditions for their employees across their network of factories.

Shop the Sphagnum Shell here.

Recycled Polyester Thread

Fibre Content: 100% Recycled Polyester Thread (RPET)

Source: AMANN

Location: HQ located in Germany, factories located across Europe and Asia

Certifications: Global Recycling Standard (GRS)

Why: You can't beat fully recycled thread that can easily make its way back into the textile loop to be recycled endlessly. This thread is sturdy and soft, making it ideal for apparel. Used on majority synthetic garments.

Used only for our Synthetic fibre products.

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Made in Melbourne

Each and every item is designed, patterned, cut and sewn in the Schusser Threads studio in the Yarra Valley. Almost all items are made to order, ensuring that there is minimal waste and opening up opportunities for small customisations if needed.
Living so close to the landscapes that the apparel is built for gives founder Abi the perfect opportunities to test samples, whether it be skiing, hiking, mountain biking, or just a night around a campfire.
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Tree Planting

Trees are one of of the most powerful resources we have in helping slow the progression of climate change.  With every garment, comes a small carbon footprint that is adding to the overall problem.  
In order to reduce the carbon footprint of Schusser Threads we are donating $4 from every item sold to Carbon Positive Australia.  This donation will ensure one native  tree is planted and protected for many years to come in previously cleared land, protecting natural biodiversity and giving the native vegetation in that area a chance to bounce back.  
For more information about Carbon Positive Australia or their planting projects, head to https://carbonpositiveaustralia.org.au/
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Packaging

Your products will come in reyclable cardboard box, a recyclable bamboo satchel or a compostable mailer depending on the size of your order. Cardboard boxes and bamboo mailers are also compostable. We also exclusively use compostable shipping labels on all mailers. Shipping boxes are sealed with a paper tape that uses a water-activated glue, this can be recycled with the box. If necessary, a compostable tape will be used to ensure your order is secure.