RESPONSILY MADE

INSPIRED BY WOMEN WHO WEAR THEM

Each season we create a limited edition range which is thoughtfully and responsibly made by our production partners. Roanne and the SABEN team are constantly striving to do better in the sustainability space, working closely with our makers to reduce our footprint throughout the production process.

Go Behind the Bag

SABEN uses top grain leather which is selected for it's quality and enduring nature. Being a natural fiber it is naturally biodegradable unlike PU & other plastic based alternatives, meaning it has better end of life potential.

HOW TO CARE FOR LEATHER

At SABEN our goal is to be by your side, for many years to come. By choosing a durable, hardwearing product like leather, and by caring for your piece you will enjoy the longevity and sustainable nature of leather.

We encourage and support repairing your bag to extend its life.

Certified Leather

Leather Working Group

SABEN'S leather is sourced from a tannery with a Gold standard certification, appointed by the LWG (Leather Working Group), an independent body which visits and audits factories globally, and inspects their environmental impacts.

This leather is sourced local to our makers, but hides are from Australia, New Zealand, USA and Europe.

Our Makers

Our manufacturing partners are an extension of the SABEN team - they are our long term partners and have been working with founder Roanne Jacobson since 2015.

We currently work with two small family-run factories in Guangzhou, China to produce our limited collections each year.

Both factories source leather from tanneries which are LWG Gold Standard certified, and undergo regular independent auditing.

While we can't always be on the ground, we request independent audits to ensure they are meeting SEDEX standards for ethical supply chains and employment. This is alongside the following ISO standards which are internationally agreed by experts as best practice:

ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), and ISO 50001:2011(Raw Materials).

Before covid halted regular travel our designer and founder Roanne Jacobson would visit twice yearly to work alongside our sampling rooms, and to explore new techniques with the leather artisans.

We now have a local SABEN representative, Ting, who is based in China and visits the factories regularly on our behalf.

We are proud to partner with these factories and will continue to share our manufacturing story with pride.

Our Sustainability Promise

SABEN Giveback Programme
SABEN Giveback Programme
B Corp Journey
B Corp Journey
Our SABEN Community
Our SABEN Community
Our Packaging
Our Packaging
SABEN Giveback Programme
SABEN Giveback Programme
B Corp Journey
B Corp Journey
Our SABEN Community
Our SABEN Community
Our Packaging
Our Packaging