NOTI ...WHO? NOTINAF
STORY
Notinaf is a Swiss sustainable urban label, creating with spontaneity
long-lasting and unique pieces, nevertheless subtly managing to convey
modernity with streetwear influences and a nostalgia for previous
periods. We celebrate one’s uniqueness in our creative process – making
it an experience that becomes a heritage to pass on. Our creations are
for today, tomorrow and further generations.
FAMILY HERITAGE
Drawing on her professional experiences at Alexander McQueen, among
others, the Swiss designer Navamani Geymeier has a very family-oriented
vision of creation. Indeed, it is through close collaboration with her
father, a graphic designer, that prints are created in Lausanne. The
basic source of inspiration also comes from her aunt’s paintings and
photographies taken by her family.
100% SWISS MANUFACTURING
Designed in Lausanne, Notinaf clothing and accessories are produced in
our workshop with the utmost care, focusing on quality and precision,
both in cuts and materials. The choice of local production underlines
the desire to limit the ecological impact of the brand, right down to
the packaging.
OUTSOURCING
Notinaf subcontracts in Italy, to Le Marche, in a local production
company, for all shoe creations, taking advantage of the know-how and
techniques of leather. The choice of this company also focused on the
possibility of producing to order, limiting waste and over-consumption.
SLOW FASHION
Sustainable from the concept to the finished product, each garment is
thoroughly thought to be timeless: pieces that can be worn whatever the
season or occasion. Every piece is made to last a long time, therefore
there are no more trends, fashion calendars or quantities. We strive to
work with European fabric partners who pursue the same goal of
sustainability. This idea is reinforced by a high-quality in production
in Switzerland.
TEXTILE PRINTING
After long phases of testing, we chose to move towards digital printing.
Unlike the so-called traditional method (frame, screen printing),
digital printing is more ecological and faster. At first, this technique
reduces water and energy consumption, as well as pollution. In
addition, the quality of the prints is the same as that obtained with
traditional methods, with the difference that the quantity of chemicals
required is divided by 10! Finally, digital printing avoids all forms of
waste: quantity of ink dosed, reduced use of water and chemicals.