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When 3 Donkeys started life back in 2018, our mission was to design and create womens workwear that’s practical, comfortable, and versatile – with an added shot of style and fabulousness thrown in. And, despite our purple branding, we wanted 3 Donkeys to be as green and eco-friendly as possible in every area. So what do we do to achieve it?

Making the right choices

Living and working on a farm in the heart of Devon, we’re lucky to see the scale and beauty of mother nature up close. And while we’re always as eco-friendly as possible in our day to day family life, entering the world of clothing manufacture and e-commerce presented a whole new set of challenges.

It was all about making the right choices and doing the right thing to deliver slow-fashion to our customers in an environmentally-friendly way, and being aware of our environmental influence – from creating products to how we deliver them and everything in between. So where did we start?

Coveralls and apparel

Materials were an obvious starting point. All our coveralls and apparel are made from hard-wearing, natural cotton, with additional polyester where applicable, to give long-lasting wear and eliminate fast-fashion as much as possible.

But our Dartmoor Premium ladies coveralls are constructed from Ventile cotton. We chose this particular fabric because it’s environmentally-friendly, fully sustainable, slow-fashion, and 100% natural – all things that align with our own values – as well as being weatherproof, windproof, rainproof, and water repellent.

A more recent addition to the 3 Donkeys range is our popular drawstring bag. We send out one bag with every order of our ladies coveralls (they’re available to buy separately too) and they’re great for storing them or just for everyday use.

But each bag is made from 70% recycled cotton blended with 30% PET polyester – which is basically recycled fabric made from plastic bottles – so they’re 100% reusable, sustainable, and eco-friendly – and it helps us do our bit to help rid the world of plastic.

And all our coveralls are proudly made in Britain too, so we reduce our carbon footprint in our supply chain as much as we possibly can.

Packaging and delivery

If you’ve ever bought any items from 3 Donkeys, you’ll know we like to put a little bit extra into our packaging. But even that is as eco-friendly as possible. Doing our best to reduce single-use plastics, all our packaging and gift-wrapping is designed to be easily recycled, reused many more times, or repurposed for other things.

We’ve even thought about how we deliver your items to you as well. For our UK mainland deliveries, we use Royal Mail. Given their size, they make a fairly big environmental impact, but in monitoring their performance and use of resources, they’ve continually reduced their total carbon emissions – and added more electric vehicles to their fleets – and increased the amount of waste diverted from landfill.

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As a growing business, it’s really important for us to go green in as many ways as possible. We’re proud of what we’ve done so far and we’ll always look for new ways to get creative and be responsible in this climate emergency.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our ladies coveralls and apparel to keep you clean, dry, and stylish in your outdoor work. And remember, 3 Donkeys is still very much open for business during this change to all our circumstances – and we’re offering you FREE delivery on many items too.

When searching for women’s workwear, there is generally a marked difference between the wide range of men’s options available and the limited options available for females. Finding well fitting, feminine ladies’ overalls, coveralls or boiler suits used to be near enough impossible, with many female workers having to resort to wearing impractical men’s workwear.

At 3 Donkeys we’re delighted to sell a product which enables women to benefit from both the optional benefits of an all-in-one, with some key differences. We take a look at what sets our ladies’ coveralls apart from the crowd.

Practicality

Simple acts like going to the toilet are made a whole lot harder when having to remove a complicated all-in-one every time nature calls. With our coveralls, the jacket and trousers both have elasticated waists and are joined at the waist with a sturdy zip. This means that you have the option to wear them independently, allowing for fast and easy removal, as and when required.

Fit

In the past, with limited options available, women have been forced to wear men’s workwear which is often ill-fitting, rendering them not only extremely unflattering but often uncomfortable and impractical. It’s clear that men’s workwear was never intended to accommodate the female figure. Our coverall was designed specifically to suit the female body, whilst retaining the standard and durability of quality workwear. With an array of sizes and an elasticated waistband, all body types are catered for.

Style and material

When shopping for ladies’ coveralls, women often find that they’re either very drab or come in a series of hot pinks; not everybody’s cup of tea. Our aim was to create a feminine, attractive product, which people felt comfortable wearing throughout their working day. The material we use is a poly-cotton fabric which is not only breathable but also long-lasting and affordable.

Launched in Devon in 2017, the 3 Donkeys team believe in creating quality overalls for women across a range of professions, from farmers to dog walkers. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

When purchasing work coveralls, consumers are overwhelmed by the wide range of fabrics and styles that are presented to them. One type of fabric, which may be unfamiliar to some, is poly cotton. In this article, we will share some facts about poly cotton to help you make an informed decision when choosing a fabric.

What is poly cotton?

This material combines the strength of two fibres, natural cotton and synthetic polyester. The percentage of polyester and cotton included may vary significantly, depending on how the fabric is used. Work garments are often composed of 65% cotton and 35% polyester. Despite being thin and lightweight, poly cotton is surprisingly strong and durable but less expensive than pure cotton fabrics.

How is it manufactured?

This fabric is manufactured by integrating natural fibre (cotton) with synthetic fibre (polyester). Fibres can be combined at either the fibre stage or at the yarn stage. It is important to note that fusing them at the fibre stage can be a little pricier but it will result in a finer quality of material.

What can it be used for?

Polyester and cotton combine to make a hybrid fabric that is tough, durable, breathable, soft and affordable. These properties make the material a popular option for a wide range of clothes, work overalls, undergarments, bed sheets, pillow cases, tablecloths and napkins.

3 Donkeys are a family-run business based in Devon providing superior quality overalls for women, suitable for work and leisure. Our products are made from poly cotton, making them durable, comfortable and very reasonably priced.

For any enquiries about our coveralls or even our gift vouchers, please feel free to contact us and one of our friendly staff will get back to you promptly.