SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

At VOLANS, social responsibility towards our employees, suppliers, and customers always remains at the forefront of our actions. We operate with fairness and social consciousness, whether it’s in compensation or pricing – it should be rewarding and equitable for all involved. This ethos is a vital part of our company culture, prioritizing social impact over profit maximization. Because, for us, anything else simply doesn’t make sense! With passion and joy, we actively support small businesses, promote fair labor practices, and empower women, striving to make a positive impact on the economy and commerce.

TRUST

When we started VOLANS in 2018, we were searching for a producer in Croatia. What we found wasn’t just a suitable partner, but a new family. The chemistry clicked right from the start: chaotic and warm-hearted! Right at the beginning, they supported us by providing all the machinery free of charge, allowing us to create the designs for our first collection. We were able to move freely for 2 weeks, exchange ideas with all the seamstresses, and benefit from their experience. We will never forget our producer and partner for this! This is exactly how we built VOLANS. Mutual trust with all our partners, employees, and customers is the cornerstone of all our work. Because even if something goes wrong, we support each other and solve the problem together.

OUR PRODUCTION

Socially Engaged

We are committed to making a positive impact in society. We partnered up with “Marktlücke” we not only develop our accessories but also actively support local Swiss production and the integration of unemployed women into the workforce. Beyond this partnership, we continuously participate in various social projects and organize donation campaigns to contribute to the well-being of our community.

MARKTLÜCKE

Small & Mighty

Since the beginning of VOLANS, we’ve been working with the same highly specialized manufacturers. When selecting our partners, excellent quality, regional sourcing, and personal connection are paramount to us, with price playing a secondary role. These long-term partnerships enable us to navigate turbulent times together and ensure that every product meets our high standards.

SUPPLY CHAIN

From Women, For Women

We always prioritize our customers and their satisfaction. Our goal is for every woman – regardless of age, size, or shape – to feel beautiful and comfortable in our designs. There’s nothing better for us than seeing how happy and confident our customers feel in our designs! This fulfillment means much more to us than maximizing profits. Personal interaction with our customers is crucial, which is why we open our studio every Friday to provide personal advice and understand their needs. VOLANS thrives on satisfied customers and personal recommendations. This fills us with pride and joy!

our studio

Fair & flexible

We place great emphasis on fair wages that are regularly adjusted to match the cost of living. In Croatia, where this is currently a particularly important issue, wages are regularly adjusted to inflation. This has led to a significant increase in production costs for VOLANS over the past two years, but we willingly accept this in favor of the workers. Additionally, our producer adjusts working hours to meet the needs of the employees, for example allowing them to pick up their children at 2:00 p.m. after school

our philosophy

regional & personal

Just as we maintain friendly relationships with our suppliers, we also cultivate close ties with our regional partner stores that carry our designs. We support these small shops by offering flexible ordering conditions and accommodating special requests, even for small order quantities. All our photoshoots take place in Switzerland, and we order our printed materials and packaging from smaller Swiss SMEs that we personally know. We limit our production radius to 500km and abstain from any air transportation.

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