What is Café Après?
Café Après is a lifestyle brand designed for the after ritual. We create socks, hats, and soft essentials, blending vintage sport with fashion and functionality. “Après” means “after” in French, but to us, it means the ritual that follows movement. It’s the coffee after your morning run, the conversation after a match, the breath you take before returning to the rhythm of your day.
How should I care for my Café Après pieces?
To keep your pieces in play for seasons to come, we recommend a cold, gentle wash and laying flat to dry. Care instructions arrive with your order for ease.
Do you ship internationally?
At this time, Café Après ships within the United States. We are working to expand our reach and look forward to welcoming international customers soon.
Where can I learn about shipping times?
Your order’s shipping details can be found in your confirmation email. For more information, visit our Shipping Policy.
What if I need to return something?
We hope you love your pieces, but if you need to return, we accept unworn items within 14 days of delivery. For instructions, visit our Returns Policy.
How do I get in touch?
We’re always here to help. Email us at info@cafeapres.shop, and you’ll hear back within 1–2 business days.
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Materials FAQ
What’s our grip made from?
Our grip is crafted from a custom silicone blend reinforced with nano-silica. This combination creates a soft, flexible surface that naturally clings to smooth floors, keeping you secure through every movement.
Is it eco-friendly?
Yes, our silicone is non-toxic, odorless, and free from harmful chemicals. While it isn’t biodegradable, its long-lasting durability means you replace your socks less often, helping reduce waste over time.
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Manufacturing Certifications & Programs
Where are your pieces made?
We work with select partners in the USA, China, India, Australia and beyond. Our manufacturing partners maintain participation in globally recognized certification frameworks and assessment programs supporting ethical production, product safety, traceability, and quality management across the supply chain.
WRAP — Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production
An independent social compliance certification verifying responsible workplace practices, including prohibition of forced and child labor, safe and healthy working environments, environmental compliance, and transparent business operations. WRAP certification is maintained through periodic third-party audits.
BSCI — Business Social Compliance Initiative
A European-led supply chain monitoring system assessing facilities against a comprehensive code of conduct covering fair wages, regulated working hours, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and worker rights. BSCI supports continuous improvement through structured audit scoring and remediation programs.
CQM — Comprehensive Quality Management
A facility-level quality management framework focused on standardized production procedures, in-process inspection controls, defect prevention methodologies, and documentation systems designed to maintain consistent product performance and reduce variability across manufacturing runs.
OEKO-TEX® Standard 100
A globally recognized textile testing certification verifying that yarns, dyes, and finished materials are screened for a wide range of harmful substances. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 ensures textiles are safe for direct skin contact and comply with strict chemical safety thresholds.
SC-GRS — Scope Certificate, Global Recycled Standard
A transaction certificate validating recycled material content and supply chain traceability from raw input through finished product. SC-GRS confirms chain-of-custody documentation, chemical restrictions, environmental criteria, and social requirements associated with recycled fiber usage.
SLCP — Social & Labor Convergence Program
An industry-wide data framework enabling standardized measurement and sharing of social and labor conditions within manufacturing facilities. SLCP reduces audit duplication while improving transparency regarding worker wellbeing, workplace practices, and facility management systems.
Non-mulesed Merino Wool
Our merino wool yarns are sourced from suppliers that prohibit the practice of mulesing, a sheep husbandry procedure associated with animal welfare concerns. Non-mulesed sourcing supports more humane wool production while maintaining the ultra-fine fiber quality, softness, breathability, and thermal regulation merino wool is known for.