Our first production run, made and delivered
All Ulule backer deliveries are complete, and Origins is available in our online store.
Explore the full journey
Behind the scenes at Iron Back
Trust
is built.
With Origins, we have taken our first garment from the initial drawing through to delivery. Discover the choices that guide our work and the people who help make it happen.
How we workDe l’idée au vêtement
Le parcours d’Origins
Le parcours d’Origins
Already part of everyday life
Our first customers share their experience of the garment, its fit and its details.
Read their reviewsA team you can reach
A question before ordering or after delivery? Feel free to get in touch.
01 / Kindness
Making a difference
beyond the garment.
Kindness has been part of Iron Back from the beginning. We want the growth of the brand to benefit charities that improve daily life for people who need support.
This intention shapes both how we produce our clothing and the role we want solidarity to play.
Providing financial support
Part of our sales is intended to support local charities, connecting the growth of the brand with useful work on the ground.
Helping their work reach more people
Support also means raising awareness: sharing initiatives, explaining needs and highlighting the work of people who contribute every day.
Supporting community initiatives
We want to build direct relationships with charities, understand their needs and support initiatives that improve daily life in their communities.
Are you involved in a local initiative?
Tell us about your charity and its work so we can discuss it together.
02 / Our method
A garment is
a series of decisions.
From the shape of the hood to the choice of zip, Origins is developed around real uses and refined through prototypes.
Explore the stages.
A practical look at how Origins was developed.
Starting with everyday life
A good idea
should be useful.
Origins began with details you notice when wearing a sweatshirt: belongings that can slip out of pockets, drawstrings that get in the way and a collar you would like to zip up higher.
The need and the response
Keeping belongings secure: adding zipped pockets alongside the pockets for your hands.
Style follows use
A hood without drawstrings and a zip that closes high. These choices also shape the silhouette of the garment.
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4
prototypes to refine
Origins
Origins
From the drawing to the fit
The first drawing
is only the beginning.
We developed the garment with Amandine, a fashion designer, who helped take it from the drawing to the fitting stage. Four prototypes allowed us to adjust the proportions and details before the first production run.
Fit is checked on the body
Proportions, drape and comfort look different when a garment is worn. Fittings help us compare the drawing with real life.
Details are part of the fit
The hood construction, collar and pocket placement are developed together to maintain a coherent silhouette.
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Choosing rather than adding
The right material.
In the right place.
A component is chosen for what it brings to the garment: structure, comfort and ease of use. On Origins, these choices are reflected in both the fabric and the fastenings.
Comfort and structure
320 g/m² cotton with a brushed interior. A substantial fabric, soft on the inside, that helps shape the hoodie.
Components used every day
YKK zips and reinforcement at key points. Strength also matters where the garment is handled most often.
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From prototype to the first production run
The expertise
of Portuguese garment makers.
We chose a workshop in Portugal for its textile expertise and its ability to make the garment we had developed. Production carries forward the work on fit and finish completed during prototyping.
Design and manufacturing: two stages
The garment is designed in France and made in Portugal. Work on samples and finishing prepares it for production.
Production follows funding
The Ulule campaign helped launch this first production run. Once the garments were available, deliveries and customer feedback became the next steps.
03 / The Ulule launch
Ulule launched production.
The work continued.
The campaign allowed us to start manufacturing and deliver to backers. These are the stages that led to Origins going on sale.
ulule
SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED
10,274
€
raised to help fund the first production run
146
contributions recorded
10.12.25
campaign closing date
Pre-orders, donations and shares: there were several ways to support the first launch. Not every contribution was an order for a hoodie.
Presenting Origins and funding production
Presenting Origins and funding production
After developing the prototypes, the campaign introduced the garment and its production plan. It ran for 45 days and was then extended. Pre-orders, bundles and donations contributed to the funding.
Reaching the target.
Reaching the target.
The campaign closed above its target. Funds transferred by Ulule and additional funding enabled the first production run. The support received became a manufacturing order.
Starting production in Portugal.
Starting production in Portugal.
The order was placed with the garment workshop. Production of the additional campaign rewards was also started. Our 6 January article explains this transition and the next steps.
Delivering to backers and opening the store
Delivering to backers and opening the store
All deliveries to backers are now complete. Origins is available in our online store, and the first reviews allow us to compare the design work with the experience of the people who wear it.
The campaign has ended. Today, you can order directly from our online store.
View the project on Ulule04 / Considered production
Choices we make.
And explain.
We want to develop a useful range, with considered volumes and the same attention given to every garment.
What does “designed to last” mean?
Working on the fabric, seams, reinforcement and components also means developing a fit you want to wear again and features that remain useful in everyday life. This combination guides our development.
Why start with a single style?
Starting with one style allows us to produce rationally, concentrating volumes on a useful garment rather than multiplying low-cost collections. It is a way to limit unnecessary stock and the resources used, for the brand and the planet.
Our aim is to expand the range as soon as possible, adding pieces that meet new needs while keeping this simple, controlled approach.
05 / Our team
People you can reach,
complementary skills.
The development of Iron Back brings together complementary perspectives: the product, the visual identity and customer relationships.
Axel
Fondateur
Marque & e-commerce
Axel leads the development of the brand, from product decisions to the online store, and remains your contact for questions about Iron Back.
Let’s talkAmandine
Stylisme & développement produit
Amandine supports the design of the garment, from drawings to proportions, refining the fit and details through the prototypes.
Nídia
Identité & direction visuelle
Nídia develops the visual language of the brand and keeps its identity coherent, from the logo to visual materials.
A question before or after your purchase?
Now, discover the garment.
The first piece to come from this way of working.