Use a gentle cycle to preserve the fibers and prevent fading.
Turn the garment inside out before washing to protect delicate details and prints.
Avoid bleach and harsh detergents, as they can damage the fabric and colors.
You may safely use the washing machine — our fabrics are durable and easy to care for.
Spinning & Drying
To avoid wrinkles and ironing, use a low spin setting (max. 800 rpm).
Air dry flat or on a hanger whenever possible to maintain the fabric’s natural shape and elasticity.
If using a dryer ( not recommended but if you do it anyway), choose a low-heat setting and remove the garment promptly.
Ironing
Usually not needed if spin speed is kept low.
If necessary, iron on a low setting, preferably inside out.
Steam can be used to remove wrinkles without direct iron contact.
Storage
Hang your garments to keep their shape and avoid creases.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve colors and fibers.
General Tips
Treat stains promptly and follow the fabric’s care label for best results.
Avoid rough or abrasive surfaces to prevent pulls.
Rotate your outfits to extend their lifespan — our clothes are made to last.
In our fittings, the ideal size can vary slightly depending on the model — some styles fit true to size, while others may feel a bit more fitted or relaxed. Please refer to each garment’s description or our Size Guide for detailed advice.
If you have any doubts, feel free to write to me at pernelle@breath-of-fire.ch . Please include the desired model, your height, weight, and how you like to wear your clothes — I’ll be happy to give you personalized guidance.
Shipping Options & Costs
European Union
Free delivery on all orders over €150.
For orders under €150, shipping costs vary by destination and are calculated at checkout.
Delivery time: 3–8 business days (2–5 for Germany). ( Italy may take up to 10 working days)
Switzerland
Free delivery on orders over CHF 150.
For orders under CHF 150, a flat shipping rate of CHF 9 applies.
Delivery time: 3–5 business days from dispatch.
Dispatch days: Tuesday & Thursday from our Swiss stock in Cully (no customs or duties).
International Shipping
Available to select countries.
Customs duties, import taxes, and brokerage fees are the responsibility of the customer.
Delivery times vary by destination.
Returns
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase!
If an item doesn’t fit or feel right, you may return it within 15 days of delivery.
Conditions:
Items must be unworn, unwashed, and in original packaging.
We do not issue prepaid return labels — return shipping is at the buyer’s expense.
Return Addresses:
EU Returns
Zenfulfillment GmbH
c/o Breath of Fire Eco & Yoga Retouren
Tor 19/20/21
Sülzenbrücker Str. 7
99192 Nesse-Apfelstädt, Germany
Swiss Returns
Breath of Fire
Chemin du Grandsonnet 12
1422 Grandson, Switzerland
Refunds are issued once we receive and inspect your item.
Customs duties and taxes are non-refundable through Breath of Fire.
The buyer covers return shipping to us; we’ll cover the replacement shipment back to you.
We accept a variety of payment methods to make your shopping experience as convenient as possible:
Credit & Debit Cards
We accept all major credit and debit cards, including:
Visa
MasterCard
Twint
Digital Wallets
For a faster checkout experience, we also accept payments via digital wallets:
PayPal
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Gift Cards
If you have a gift card, you can apply it at checkout by entering the gift card code in the designated field.
Payment Security
We take your privacy and security seriously. All transactions are encrypted and processed through secure payment gateways to protect your information. We do not store or share your credit card details.
Fashion with a mission
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Wear your frequency.
What you wear matters. The texture against skin. The breath that moves freely. Pieces that soften with the years.
Our clothes are certified organic cotton, knitted and sewn in Portugal in small batches since 2009. Natural fibers. Slow craft. Clothing for those who pay attention to what touches the body.
Two villages in Portugal makes your clothes
Near Porto, in Portugal, two small family businesses work side by side for us. The first, in one village, knits our organic cotton from scratch and dyes it to our specifications. The second, in the next village, cuts and sews. We have been visiting both every year since 2009. We know the people by name. We share meals when we visit. They have watched our collections grow alongside their own children.
During the Covid years, when organic cotton and bamboo became briefly impossible to source in Portugal, we found a second family workshop in Turkey — also ethical, also certified, also personal. About 5% of what we make passes through their hands today. The Mizar Kimono and a few Lilac pieces from past collections come from there.
Most yoga brands buy fabric from a market — pre-made rolls, ready to cut. We don't. Every meter of jersey we use is knitted from scratch to our specifications. That is why the Sohang feels the way it does. That is why a five-year-old pair softens instead of wearing thin.
A slower way of making clothes. Sometimes inconvenient. Always worth it.
The slow choices we keep making for sustainability
Sustainability for us is not a marketing department. It is a series of small, sometimes annoying choices we have made since 2009.
We chose certified organic cotton when it was 40% more expensive than conventional or plastic fabrics. We still pay that premium today. We grow without external capital which means we cannot afford to overstock, so we don't. We use every meter of yarn we order, even when it means smaller runs and longer waits. We are 100% self funded and all the money is placed in ethical funds in a local bank.
We focus on evergreen pieces, the Sohang, the Amrit, the Amba instead of seasonal collections. Some of these designs are over a decade old and still our bestsellers. A garment worn for ten years on a body is the most sustainable thing a fashion brand can make.
Our fabrics are dyed with processes gentle enough for a baby's skin. We package in either recycled or biodegradable bags. We ship from our small warehouse in Cully (Switzerland) or our partner in Germany, never overseas.
We don't tick every box. We are not perfect. But these are the choices we make, and we make them visible.
What materials we use?
We work with three fabrics. Three. Not thirty.
Brushed Organic Cotton Jersey (220g, made in Portugal) soft, slightly thick, with a peach-skin touch. Our flagship. The Sohang, Yamala and Mahan are knitted from this.
Mercerized Organic Cotton Jersey (180g, made in Portugal) lighter, smoother, with a subtle natural sheen. Our new Essence Collection uses this for models like Ankaa, Nashira, Maia.
Bamboo Viscose blended with Organic Cotton (made in Turkey) cool, breathable, fluid. Used for the Lilii pants and the Mizar Kimono. Bamboo regrows in three to five years, without replanting and without irrigation.
Most pieces include around 8% certified elastane, enough to hold shape over years of wear, without losing breath.
We use every meter of yarn we knit. What we don't sew, we save for repairs and samples. Nothing goes to waste.
Three generations of women to design
Three generations of women.
My grandmother Johanna sewed evening dresses by hand. Long, careful, beautiful work, a kind of patience that has all but disappeared.
My mother, Cornelia, learned from her. In 2009, she founded Breath of Fire. The very first piece she designed, the Sohang, was created on the floor of her living room in Switzerland, with a yoga teacher friend named Christina. It is still our flagship today, seventeen years later.
Today, I ( Pernelle) run the brand. I do not redesign what works. I extend it. The Essence Collection, launched in 2025, sits beside the Evergreen line. New silhouettes, same intention.
We do not design for trends. We design for the body in practice, for the moment when the breath deepens, when the posture lengthens, when you forget what you are wearing.
That is the test of a piece. Forgetting it on. Returning to it.
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