Ukrainian veterans Andriy and Mykhailo craft Saint Javelin's recycled war parts from warm shell casings collected directly from the battlefield. With proceeds supporting Ukraine's Armed Forces, the war part products transform the metal of war into ongoing support for frontline defenders.
Our Impact
From day one, we've been committed to making sure everything we do supports Ukrainian people and businesses. This felt like a natural extension of that mission.
Our fleeces use the same Polartec® Thermal Pro® technology that keeps Ukrainian defenders warm in brutal conditions. When we thought about donating these to kids who've been through hell, it made sense. If it's good enough for soldiers, it's definitely good enough to provide real comfort to children who need it.
This is our evolution. We started as a simple sticker campaign and we’ve evolved so much. Ultimately, I want us to stick around long term and become a brand like Patagonia, or Fjallraven, or Cotopaxi, but for us, the key difference is that I want to make sure that absolutely everything we create is made in Ukraine and supports local Ukrainian manufacturing, businesses and their people.
We took some of your all-time favorite print-on-demand designs and reimagined them with our Ukrainian manufacturing partners. One of our most iconic designs is the Tryzub, Ukraine’s trident — a symbol of strength, sovereignty, and pride.
Learn more about the remarkable couple featured in our recent release — a special slingpack developed in collaboration with the Donetsk-born, Kyiv-based brand keep®.
By purchasing these items, you're not just supporting Ukrainian veterans—you're becoming part of a powerful story of hope and healing. Together, we're turning the scars of war into symbols of peace, one shell casing at a time.
In this blog post, our founder Christian Borys shares the journey of creating the Defender Polartec® 1/4 Zip Fleece—a mission-driven product made entirely in Ukraine, designed to withstand the toughest conditions. From ditching "print on demand" to producing world-class gear in the midst of conflict, we took the hard road to deliver something meaningful. Inspired by the feedback of Ukrainian soldiers and crafted with Polartec® Thermal Pro® technology, this fleece isn’t just about warmth and durability; it’s about purpose, resilience, and honoring those who inspire us every day.
From day one, Saint Javelin has been about sharing the voices of Ukraine’s defenders, and honoring the resilience and stories of those who risk their lives daily. For our 2024 Defender Collection, we’re bringing forward stories of courage directly from the front lines.
This year, we had the privilege of speaking with Iordan Konstantinidi, a 27-year-old combat medic serving in the 82th Separate Assault Brigade. His shift, from a vibrant life in Odesa to the realities of wartime, illustrates the resilience of Ukraine’s defenders.