Hello conscious people,
My name is Darija, and I am here to present you with our brand.
HOW IT ALL STARTED?
The main business idea was to create exclusive socks for everyday use. We created a brand inspired by pastel tones, graphic design and abstract art.
As time went by, we realized we wanted our products to have a positive environmental impact on our Earth and people. After a long search, we discovered yarns made from recycled plastic bottles. We had several trials and selected a fabric that allows the most comfort to the fees and also ensures the longevity of the socks.
To reduce plastic waste we support Plastic Bank organization on their plastic offsetting program. As a result, by just giving one pair of socks, our customer helps to reduce the negative environmental impact of 50 plastic bottles.
We are innovators in the socks industry because there are only a few socks brands that use these innovative yarns at socks manufacturing.
2020-11-15 we have ended the Kickstarter project successfully and we are so happy to know that our idea, our product is necessary for people, they appreciate it! All together we have reduced 55 590 plastic bottles!
And socks were just a beginning. Now we are making scarves, beanies, tote bags, blankets, shorts from recycled materials, having collaborations with water sports teams, museums, and conscious companies, and participating in eco events, sharing our knowledge with people.
Why are we called “ŪKAI”? In Lithuanian, Ūkai means mist, fog – a nature phenomenon that makes things look gray and toned down in colour, abstract in their shape. It resembles the style and colour palette of the socks we create. Ūkai is a phenomenon of the Earth – our Planet. We love the Earth and we strongly believe that by making conscious everyday steps, we can make our planet cleaner and our future brighter.
Warm and wavy wishes,
Darija, co-founder & creative director
