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.

Shipping policy

Shipping & Return Policies

European Union

FREE delivery on orders over 150 EUR
For orders under 150 EUR, shipping costs vary by destination and are calculated at checkout
Delivery time: 3–8 working days after dispatch (2–5 working days for Germany)
Main courier: GLS (delivery partner may vary depending on destination)

Please note: delivery times are estimates provided by our shipping partners. Breath of Fire cannot guarantee exact delivery dates.

Orders to the European Union are shipped from Germany.

Switzerland

FREE delivery on orders over 140 CHF
For orders under 140 CHF, a flat shipping rate of 9 CHF applies
Delivery time: 3–5 working days after dispatch
Dispatch days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Orders ship directly from our Swiss stock in Cully — no additional taxes or duties apply.

International Orders (outside EU & Switzerland)

Customers are responsible for all customs duties, taxes, brokerage and delivery fees (including the UK)
Please check with your local customs office before ordering
If customs fees are refused and the parcel is returned to us, the order will be refunded minus the original outbound shipping costs
Once in the destination country, the parcel is handled by the local postal service

You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information.
In case of delivery issues, please contact your local post office first.

We are legally required to declare the full order value on customs forms and to include an invoice. We cannot mark shipments as lower value or as “gifts”.

Order Processing Times

EU & International Orders

Orders are prepared Monday to Friday (8:00–15:00)
Dispatch occurs within 1–2 working days via our logistics partner in Germany
During sales, launches or holiday periods, processing times may be slightly longer

Switzerland

Orders are dispatched on Tuesdays & Thursdays
A confirmation email with tracking is sent once the parcel has been shipped

Returns & Exchanges (via ReturnGO)

We aim to keep returns simple, clear and respectful — for you and for us.

All returns, exchanges and production-related issues are handled exclusively via ReturnGO.

Return timeframe

Return requests must be submitted via ReturnGO within 5 to 8 working days after delivery
Approved returns must be shipped within 30 days of delivery

Return Shipping & Fees

A return shipping label is provided via the ReturnGO platform
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer
The cost of the return label is automatically deducted from:
- the refund amount, or
- the store credit issued

No upfront payment is required for the return label.

Returned items remain the responsibility of the customer until received at our warehouse.

Refunds & Shipping Fees

Shipping fees paid at checkout are non-refundable, as the shipping service has been performed once the order is dispatched
Customs duties and sales taxes are non-refundable

Free shipping & full order returns

If an order that benefited from free shipping (EU: over 150 EUR / CH: over 140 CHF) is returned in full:

The free shipping benefit no longer applies
The original outbound shipping costs and
The return shipping costs

will be deducted from the refund or store credit

Refunds are issued once the return has been received and inspected, after a processing period of 5 to 8 working business days.

Exchanges

Exchanges are handled via ReturnGO: https://breath-of-fire.com/a/service/Breathoffirereturnportal

Availability of sizes, colors or styles will be confirmed through the platform
Return shipping (from you to us) is at the customer’s expense
We cover the outbound shipping of the replacement item

If you are unsure about sizing or fit, we strongly encourage contacting us before ordering.

A Personal Note

We are not a fast-fashion company. Shipping and returns require real human work: checking, reconditioning, folding and restocking. In fast fashion, returned garments are often discarded because processing them costs more than producing new ones.

We believe every piece deserves respect. This is why we encourage ordering with intention and awareness. If you are unsure about sizing, colors or fit, please reach out to us before ordering — we are always happy to help.

Contact

We are always here for you — with personal answers, not automated responses.
Please allow 1–3 working days for a reply.

contact@breath-of-fire.ch

With gratitude,
Pernelle, Maya & Cornelia

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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.

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Shipping policy

Shipping & Return Policies

European Union

Switzerland

International Orders (outside EU & Switzerland)

Order Processing Times

EU & International Orders

Switzerland

Returns & Exchanges (via ReturnGO)

Return timeframe

Return Shipping & Fees

Refunds & Shipping Fees

Free shipping & full order returns

Exchanges

A Personal Note

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Wear your frequency.

Two villages in Portugal makes your clothes

The slow choices we keep making for sustainability

What materials we use?

Three generations of women to design