The Green Overhead

Released: 2019

Introduction
Sustainability is only complete when it extends beyond the atelier. The Green Overhead ensures that Maison Aria’s commitment to responsibility resonates through every layer of our business — from energy use and logistics to packaging and partnerships.

This framework ensures that sustainability in Economy, Ecology, and Equity is reflected not only in our garments but in every decision that sustains them.

Methods & Approach
Each department under The Green Overhead is empowered to innovate within the framework’s guiding principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Notable applications include:

  1. Green Energy – 100% of our corporate operations and 50% of our manufacturing run on solar energy, supported by a hybrid inverter system. This shift has drastically reduced emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel generators.

  2. eSampling – A Maison Aria signature practice, where digital prototypes replace physical samples, reducing fabric, energy, and waste.

  3. Sustainable Materials & Processes – We’ve eliminated most linings and interfacings, replacing them with textile reinforcement and decorative stitching. 75% of our zippers and buttons are now metal-based, and all pattern papers have been replaced with reusable pattern cards.

  4. Eco Packaging – We phased out all plastic packaging in 2020. Our signature cotton fabric bags and canvas shopping totes serve as reusable alternatives, while our Scan-to-Care woven labels eliminate the need for paper tags.

  5. Sustainable Partnerships – We collaborate exclusively with partners who share our sustainability ethos, such as DHL Green Logistics, which prioritizes low-emission delivery systems including electric vehicles and carbon-reduced air freight.

Durability & Future Development
The Green Overhead is our commitment to internal transformation — an evolving system that will continue to define the Maison Aria legacy. Current research includes the Aria Digital Fitting Tool, a virtual try-on platform designed to minimize returns and improve fit precision, further reducing waste in fashion e-commerce.