What Desmond & Dempsey actually does
Desmond & Dempsey makes luxury pyjamas, nightwear, loungewear and robes from certified organic cotton and other traceable natural fibres, working with GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified mills and BSCI or SEDEX audited factories across its supply chain. In 2023, 99% of its products came from those certified mills and factories, and its fabric printing runs digitally rather than on screen, which the brand says halves water and power use and limits chemical waste per run.
“These pyjamas make me feel like I have my sh*t together.”
Customer, Desmond & Dempsey
Where the pyjamas show up
- Premium department stores: stocked at Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and Fenwick in the UK
- US retail: carried by Saks, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Dillard’s and Shopbop
- International: sold through Galeries Lafayette Doha, Brown Thomas, Bloomingdale’s UAE, Le Bon Marche and Zalando
Proof, not just claims
Buttons are made from corozo, a plant-based alternative to plastic, and shipping boxes, gift boxes and mailers are all FSC certified recycled paper stock. The brand has also been featured in Glamour, Tatler, The Telegraph and Harper’s Bazaar.
Trusted by
SelfridgesUK department store
SaksUS department store
NordstromUS department store
Galeries LafayetteInternational retail
Why this belongs on a sustainability directory
Sourcing organic, chemical-safe fibres through GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified mills, and auditing factory labour conditions through BSCI and SEDEX, ties Desmond & Dempsey’s supply chain directly to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), turning what sleepwear is made from and who makes it into a verified, ongoing standard rather than a one-off claim.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Desmond & Dempsey based, and who uses it?
Desmond & Dempsey is based in Brixton, London, and sells direct-to-consumer as well as wholesale to premium retailers including Harrods, Selfridges, Saks, Nordstrom and Galeries Lafayette.
Which SDGs does Desmond & Dempsey support, and how?
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) through GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified organic, chemical-safe fibres and recycled FSC packaging, and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through BSCI and SEDEX factory audits across its manufacturing supply chain.
How is Desmond & Dempsey verified as a sustainability project?
Desmond & Dempsey is a Certified B Corporation since 2023, alongside independently audited GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified mills and BSCI or SEDEX certified factories covering 99% of its 2023 production.
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