Connecting Earth and Innovation
Established in 2006, Papillon Bleu is at the forefront of revolutionising textiles with regenerative agriculture, crafting climate-positive fabrics and low-impact clothing that make a real difference.
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We grow our fabrics through a fully traceable, regenerative organic cotton program in Southern India, collaborating directly with farmers to ensure fair trading practices through partnerships with Raddis Cotton® and GVK Society. Our approach flips the script on environmental degradation, drawing down COâ‚‚, boosting biodiversity, and dramatically reducing water consumption with rain-fed cultivation.
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But we don’t stop there. With our R&D pilot, we’re igniting a hemp renaissance in the UK, re-establishing a bio-regional textile chain to produce Morpho. A unique yarn and woven fabric made from locally grown hemp blended with recycled post-consumer cashmere, pushing the boundaries of what textiles can be.
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Join us as we redefine the future of fabrics—one sustainable thread at a time.
Our
Mission
Simple: beautiful things made the way nature intended. We believe in creating textiles that honour the earth and uplift the people behind them. From natural indigo blues to fully traceable value chains, our fabrics are more than cloth—they’re the story of regenerative farming, soil restoration, and communities supported. We’re here to craft a world where every thread benefits the land, enriches lives, and brings harmony back to nature.
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Reconnecting with Nature
We believe in restoring our relationship with the earth by embracing ancient natural farming practices that breathe life back into the land. We're on a mission to transform non-organic lands into thriving regenerative ecosystems.
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Carbon
We regenerate and replenish, restoring healthy soil by sequestering atmospheric carbon into the Earth. We are building healthier ecosystems from the ground up.
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Innovative Partnerships
Collaboration powers change. We align with like-minded partners who respect both people and planet, forging bold solutions that challenge the status quo and drive impact at every level.
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Water Matters
Fresh Water is life. We treat it as the essential resource it is. Through rain-fed cultivation, we plant once a year in monsoon season drastically reducing our water footprint. Every drop counts and our processes ensure that we grow with nature, not against it.
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Transparent from Farm to Fibre
Traceability is core to our process. We ensure fair treatment & safe conditions for every farmer and worker. Each fabric comes with a clear origin - free from harmful chemicals—so you know exactly who and what you're supporting.
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Chemicals
We eliminate harmful chemicals and pesticides, enriching the soil with every crop—reducing toxic run-off and building healthier ecosystems from the ground up.
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Celebrating Circularity
Every scrap has value. Our circular model turns waste into opportunity—upcycling post-consumer and industrial materials into plastic-free textiles that clean up the industry and Close the Loop.
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Responsible and Impact-Driven
Our Sustainability Roadmap is our proof. We measure, adapt, and share our progress transparently as we push for a restorative future in textiles. We’re dedicated to making a bold, measurable difference with every step.
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Vanessa Barker - CEO & Founder
“Multiple solutions are required to redress the balance. That’s what we are constantly open to discovering
old and new ways we can work with
in consideration of people and planet. Taking action in small ways, everyday. "
Where did it all begin—
this fabric, natural notion thing?
Then creeping in:
the concept of a petrol chemical as sin,
and us all trapped within
an oil-stained bubble. Built by man.
Staining the hands of many
and the hearts of more.
Could the connection between abuse and poverty—
and power on power—be met?
Do we choose to forget?
The ripple effect.
Do we care?
Or is it that we have
too much?
We forget
how to share.
Because all roads
lead to an answer—
if we choose that journey.
To regenerate each other first,
and then our land.
Understand:
That life is generous,
and can be built from
the soil up,
writhing with
worms and fertility.
Mother Earth.
Gaia.
Seeds planted.
Fed only by rain.
Farmed by farmers with a name.
For me—and my small part—
I bring my heart
to the beauty of cloth
that, in the making,
provides some smile of a solution.
A path. To evolve beyond
petrochemical pollution.
Press & News
SALT.
Increasing understanding of the circularity potential of new biobased and recycled fibres.
Designed specifically for window treatments and dividing spaces, these composite materials are an example of the bespoke developments we can make for luxury retailers, brands and business looking to have a meaningful impact.
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In collaboration with salt. fabrics, a British company specialising in creating award-winning textiles we develop bespoke designs for interior designers and architects looking for new composites to move away from the ubiquitous and polluting use of chemically treated cotton and polyester.
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Together we’ve created an entirely new range of textiles by weaving Morpho - a unique yarn spun from UK-grown hemp, blended with recycled post-consumer cashmere and merino wool – with our rainfed regenerative cotton and piñayarn a low-impact yarn made from pineapple leaves. ​
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Start a conversation with us today to push the boundaries with new regenerative textiles.
Little Harbour Estates
The best in conscious luxury
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As a boutique resort ranked among the best in the world, our partnership with Little Harbour Estates – a destination of luxury villas situated on the breath-taking Caribbean island of Anguilla – is testament that more hotels and resorts are recognising the importance of conscious sourcing, to meet the high standards conscious customers now expect.
Discreet luxury lies in knowing the provenance of where and how your clothing is made.
Our honeycomb waffle fabrics are soft to touch and gentle on the skin cultivated directly with tribal farmers using ancient, natural farming techniques. Each harvest is handpicked, offering a conscious range of refined, elegant bath robes for both men and women, from hotel to home, to holistic spas.
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Dyed with GOTS low-impact white and featuring bespoke custom branding with organic cotton labels, printed with low-impact inks. Our fully traceable bathrobes are available in colours perfect for bespoke branding.
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Download our regenerative rainfed robe collection for the best in conscious luxury for your brand or business.
Hemp as a raw material
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Vepa, the first in the world to launch a collection of chairs with a shell made of a unique biomaterial - The Infinite Seat – are innovating sustainable solutions that champion hemp in all its glory. In our recent collaboration, we have launched the Morpho Ottoman and The Infinite Seat - the first interior furniture made with Morpho, crafted from a unique blend of UK hemp, post-consumer cashmere and merino wool.
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This partnership embodies our shared love for hemp, redefining interiors with innovative materials. The Morpho Ottoman, with its distinctive shape and cushioned top, is a versatile addition to modern workplaces. Whilst the infinite seat in not only fully circular, made without harmful chemicals, but it's also infinitely reusable. Crafted entirely from hemp and now featuring a cushioned seat made from hemp and recycled fibres. Bringing businesses unique, sustainable solutions.
Featured in the soft-to-touch Lady Jane Grey Morpho fabric, these hemp seats are an example of what the future of low impact interiors can look like.
Mid Street Lab
Wearable Art
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Our recent collaboration with Mid Street Lab to create unique originals, ultra-limited printed regenerative t-shirts and hoodies all with artwork from local Brighton talent. By transforming local visual artist’s works into wearable art on our t-shirts we’re redefining the role of art in everyday life, offering high-quality items at affordable prices and departing from the mainstream.
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Featuring our ultra-soft single jersey T-shirts and hoodies made from the waste from the ginning and spinning of our regenerative rainfed cotton. Ensuring every piece of fabric is used to its fullest potential through our 3D design technologies and prototyping, reducing material waste by up to 30%. Making this the perfect choice for merchandisers looking to up their game and future proof merchandising for brands who care about people and planet.
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Support local community with ultra-limited edition wearable art. Reach out to start a collaboration on your own bespoke brand offerings.
Our Partners
