Manufacturing House Rules

• Zero waste policy: the spirit of restoration is a core part of Kate Cate’s DNA. The brand is committed to reusing every item that comes into the warehouse, repurposing leather scraps by creating new, unique items; 
• All of Kate Cate’s products packaging is plastic-free. The accessories themselves feature a combination of straw, leather, and metal components; 
• As is the case with all materials utilized, the brand’s metals are produced locally — specifically in Milan and Florence — using brass. Not only is brass a more durable material than widely-used Zamak; over 90% of the world’s brass is also recycled, making it the most luxe, durable and sustainable option;
• As for its leathers, all cow leathers utilized in Kate Cate products come from the food chain, sourced exclusively from countries across the EU that prioritize animal welfare by following safe, ethical husbandry and slaughtering regulations;
• Kate Cate works with a traditional Tuscan leather tanneries that have been audited by the Leather Working Group, as a means of ensuring the environmental impact of its leathers;
• All Kate Cate pieces are architected in fair trade factories across the Italian peninsula. Each worker is legally hired and covered by national labor regulations — and above all, they’re treated as part of the Kate Cate family.