A new year means new adventures are on the horizon and was time to hop on a plane and visit our factory for the very first time in Brazil, giving us the opportunity to see how our House Flats™ are made first-hand. We had two intentions while visiting: finalize our production timelines and get to know our team on the ground. Mave & Chez wouldn’t be what it is if not for our product development team, and we are so grateful to have spent time getting to know them and getting a better understanding of their processes. 

That brings us to our first tidbit, hundreds of hands go into making our House Flats™. Seeing this firsthand gave us a new perspective and excitement on why it’s so important to understand where your product is coming from and who's making it. 

The factory is a family-run business and you can tell from the moment you walk in. We truly felt like family. During our first day, we were able to witness all the innovative technology and machinery, optimized to protect and keep their employees safe.  We carefully selected this factory to partner with because Brazil is known to have strict labour laws and factory standards, and the majority of their materials are sourced locally, reducing our carbon footprint significantly.

We’re extremely proud of the advancements this factory has made to improve the quality of life for its employees. All employees are protected by a union, and this year, wages were increased by 10%. They also have mandated breaks for lunch (1.5 hours to be exact) along with morning and afternoon breaks.