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What does on-demand mean?

On-demand production means we don’t produce any more or any less than what is ordered. This means that every time we launch a new collection, we wait for new orders to come in to begin producing. This is the most sustainable way of shopping because i

How is on-demand sustainable?

On-demand is one of the most sustainable production methods out there because instead of making clothes en masse, we wait for orders to come in so we can produce exactly the amount that is asked for. This way we don’t have any leftover stock or fabri

How long is each on-demand phase?

1. At launch, you will be able to select products and see the expected shipping start date. To thank you for the wait, we offer an initial 30% discount at launch. After a collection is launched, it takes us approximately two weeks to determine accura

How is ALOHAS sustainable?

Sustainability is on top of our brand decisions. We are always searching for innovative solutions that create a positive impact. We only produce what you order, avoiding any needless waste. It’s a win-win for you, us, & the planet. Zero landfill wast

What are the advantages of on-demand shopping?

1. YOUR WISH IS ON-DEMAND: 0% waste is 100% on-demand. We produce only what you order, so we don’t use excess material - In a nutshell, we place you at the heart of this operation. 2. EARLY BIRD GETS A REWARD: We launch new capsules every Thursday at

How do I know if a product is on-demand or just on sale?

At ALOHAS, we don’t believe in sales. In fact, we’ve fully reversed the traditional sales calendar. When you see an item at a discount of 30% or 15%, it means it was launched recently. In order to incentivize on-demand shopping, we give you this disc

Can an item in stock go back to being on-demand at a discount?

Items are only at a discount when they have been recently launched - meaning they have not been produced yet. The discount is a reward for you shopping responsibly. Sadly, when an item is in stock, it means it’s fully produced and can be delivered to

Why are some sizes in stock and some in pre-order?

Whenever we launch a new product, all sizes are in pre-order. However, because not everyone is 100% satisfied with their product, an item might get returned eventually. When this happens, it becomes in stock because it has already been produced. This

How can you be sustainable if you use animal leather?

We pride ourselves on being sustainable due to our on-demand production method. We use a mix of animal & plant-based leathers for our footwear, although we’re constantly investigating the most sustainable options. However, all of our shoes are crafte

Why do you use plastic on your packaging instead of sustainable alternatives?

We’re constantly working to make all our areas more sustainable - including plastic use. We’ve had curious customers asking about this and we wanted to let you know that we hear you! We are excited to announce that very soon you’ll be seeing our bran

Why don’t you use removable soles so shoes can last longer and be more sustainable?

This is a brilliant idea that has already been raised and something our design team and manufacturers are working on at the moment. Stay tuned for updates!

Will a product ever be back in stock?

If you are reading this, you're probably looking for some sold-out or out-of-stock product. We're sorry the product you are looking for is not currently available and we would like to give you some information about how the process works. At ALOHAS,