EcoPersona
Home Country: USA
“Latin American craftsmanship, globally conscious fashion”
EcoPersona is a purpose-driven fashion brand reimagining how clothing and accessories are made, worn, and valued. With ethically crafted collections that include eco-friendly sweaters, scarves, and handbags, EcoPersona blends timeless design with deep environmental consciousness. Their global team includes designers and artisans from Peru, Mexico, and Ukraine, with manufacturing rooted in Latin America—including Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Notably, their Temiqui collection—named after the Nahuatl word for “dreams”—features vegan bags made from Piñatex®, praised by Dr. Carmen Hijosa, the inventor of Piñatex®, for their design and sustainability. EcoPersona’s mission is to redefine fashion by merging heritage craftsmanship with innovative materials, empowering communities and helping conscious consumers dress their values.
EcoPersona
Home Country: USA
“Latin American craftsmanship, globally conscious fashion”
EcoPersona is a purpose-driven fashion brand reimagining how clothing and accessories are made, worn, and valued. With ethically crafted collections that include eco-friendly sweaters, scarves, and handbags, EcoPersona blends timeless design with deep environmental consciousness. Their global team includes designers and artisans from Peru, Mexico, and Ukraine, with manufacturing rooted in Latin America—including Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico. Notably, their Temiqui collection—named after the Nahuatl word for “dreams”—features vegan bags made from Piñatex®, praised by Dr. Carmen Hijosa, the inventor of Piñatex®, for their design and sustainability. EcoPersona’s mission is to redefine fashion by merging heritage craftsmanship with innovative materials, empowering communities and helping conscious consumers dress their values.
Transparency
- EcoPersona champions traceability across its supply chain, achieving 100% traceability for products made from pineapple-based Piñatex® and the sustainable fabrics used in their sweaters and scarves.
- Their artisan-crafted cotton bags currently boast 50% traceability—part of an ongoing commitment to full transparency.
- EcoPersona works with small workshops, making their products in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Fair Labor
- EcoPersona has a publicly available supplier Code of Conduct on their website.
- This Code of Conduct helps them ensure ethical production.
- They also have strict policies against unauthorized subcontracting.
- EcoPersona can improve their Fair Labor score by sharing the wages of their makers so we know what % earn a living wage.
- They can also improve their score by sharing the benefits of their final production makers.
Sustainably Made
- EcoPersona utilizes sustainable materials such as Piñatex® (pineapple leaf fiber), organic baby alpaca wool, recycled PET, and organic cotton in their products. For instance, their Apapachoa sweaters are made from a blend of 70% recycled PET bottles and 30% organic cotton, with each sweater repurposing approximately 7–8 plastic bottles.
- EcoPersona offers vegan bags made from Piñatex®, providing a cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather products.
- The brand emphasizes creating durable, timeless pieces designed to last, aligning with principles of circular fashion and encouraging mindful consumption.
- EcoPersona manufactures its products in Latin America, including countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Guatemala, which helps reduce shipping emissions and supports regional economies.
- All packaging used by EcoPersona is sustainable, incorporating recycled boxes and materials. They also offset all their shipments and prioritize low-impact transportation methods.
