Ekta Helsinki

Ekta Helsinki

Ekta Helsinki offers, in its own words, Mother Nature's favorite knitwear. Ekta Helsinki products are made from certified Finnish wool and are ethically produced in Finland.

Mikaela and Nicolina, the founders of Ekta Helsinki, want a cleaner world for their children. These women hope that also their children get to experience the Nordic seasons and snowy winters.

Mikaela and Nicolina have seen the dirty, wasteful, and unethical side of fashion. They believe that we need genuinely better alternatives that can create real change.

Ekta Helsinki wasn't only born from the concern for the world and respect for our environment, but also from the love for design.

The brand wants to manufacture great knitwear and wool products that bring joy and that feels best when worn. The aim of the design is to create timeless classic products that look more than good.

Ekta Helsinki has found a special way to use Finnish sheep's wool that would otherwise be wasted. Ekta Helsinki makes all its products from its pioneer knit material in Finland. Local raw materials have minimal impact on the environment. environmental impact. This knitwear brand is zero waste, climate-smart, and certified with the Nordic Swan ecolabel (Joutsenmerkki).

Ekta Helsinki's brand name embodies both the brand's origin and its values. The initial part of the brand name ekta comes from the Swedish word äkta, which means genuine, and the E from the word eco, meaning ecological.

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Ekta Helsinki Sustainability

IVALO.COM 360 sustainability validation allows you to view brand sustainability by category, and therefore match it better with your personal values. We measure brand sustainability in eight categories.

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Working conditions & Labour

92%
92%
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Environmental Impact

70%
70%
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Sustainable materials

100%
100%
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Transparent value chain

93%
93%
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Design for circularity

82%
82%
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Inclusivity & community

63%
63%
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Commitments & Policies

89%
89%
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Responsible e-commerce

93%
93%
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