Commitment to Quality

At Reca, quality starts with what things are made of. From the fabrics in our clothing to the metals in our jewellery, we choose materials that feel good, wear well and are made to last.

Our Fabrics

Most of what you'll find at Reca is clothing, and the fabric is where quality begins. We prioritise natural fibres wherever possible:

Organic cotton - soft, breathable and gentle on skin, including GOTS-certified organic cotton in many of our everyday pieces.

Linen - naturally durable and breathable, and it only gets softer with every wear.

TENCEL™ - a silky-smooth fibre made from sustainably sourced wood pulp, with beautiful drape.

Merino and possum merino - knits made for New Zealand conditions, giving warmth without weight.

Not all our cotton is certified organic - where it isn't, we still thoughtfully choose fabrics that align with our values of care for people and the planet. Every garment is ethically made by our partners in Nepal, India and New Zealand - designed to be worn, loved and lived in.

Reca's Gold Filled Pieces

Gold-filled jewellery is higher quality than gold-plated jewellery. Gold-filled jewellery has a layer of gold five to ten times thicker than regular gold-plated jewellery, or 15 to 25 times thicker than gold electroplated jewellery.

Because the gold coating with gold-filled jewellery is much thicker than with gold-plated, even with daily wear it can last 10-30 years.

For the products we've marked as "Gold-filled", we have used American Standard gold-filled material from reputable American or Canadian suppliers, which are produced by ISO certified manufacturers and are independently assay tested, so you know that what you are getting is actually gold-filled.

Our makers then craft the beautiful pieces you enjoy today.

Reca's Sterling Silver Pieces

Pure silver is soft, so silver is usually mixed with other metals to give it more strength. All our silver items are Sterling Silver, which is 92.5% silver by weight.

As a silver item gets less pure (lower than 92.5%), it tarnishes more quickly as the other metals used react with the air. Silver isn't very reactive, but it does get attacked by pollutants, which shows up as a black tarnish over time.

Reca's Other Pieces

For items that aren't gold-filled or Sterling silver, we try and be as transparent as possible about what you're buying, so check out the product description for more information.