Kim Lissy
Description: KAIEM is a Swiss garment and accessories brand. Limited pieces, zero waste approach, repurposing Swiss deadstock. Handcrafted in Switzerland.
design (75926) swiss (1503) garments (284)
The fundamental values at KAIEM are to use materials that already exist, to have a zero waste approach and not to generate more than is necessary. And finally, to combine all these efforts in a small area like Switzerland and its borders. KAIEM is committed to adopting a practice that is conscious of its environment. This means redefining the way we consume, restoring the value of labour and the creative process. KAIEM don’t have any gendered products, they’re for anyone who wants to wear them.
The textiles are recovered in various companies in Switzerland. The textiles are high quality, mainly made for quality sportswear. They are scraps or the end of rolls. Sometimes the textiles are chosen with care and sometimes KAIEM receive packages without knowing the textiles in advance. It’s part of the game, KAIEM adapts. Textiles and a zero waste approach dictate the design of every piece created. The patterns generate no waste, or at least as little as possible. Any scraps will be reused as the pattern
The number of pieces depends on the textile available. Just like the size of the bags, which can vary slightly depending on the width of the fabric. Everything is designed to be adapted to the fabric. The products are limited and sometimes unique. Since our system is based entirely on textiles, kaiem mainly produces by pre-order. This allows us to produce only what is needed, so we don’t create overproduction, which is the biggest problem in the textile industry today. Each piece is produced locally in Swit
Kim Lissy