As someone who appreciates well-made things, you likely understand that quality has a real cost and that behind every thoughtfully crafted product is a long chain of people, materials, and decisions that make it possible.
Over the years, when you chose Obbi Good Label, you weren’t just buying an item. You were supporting craftsmanship, honest materials, skilled hands, and a way of making things that values longevity over shortcuts. We have always respected that trust.
That is why we want to speak to you openly about an upcoming price adjustment across Obbi Good Label products, which we will be adjusting during the first week of January 2026 (finalizing on 11th Jan 2026).
Why This Is Happening - And Why Now
Like many customers around the world, you’ve probably felt the impact of rising prices in everyday life, from rent and utilities to food, fuel, and services. The same global pressures have been steadily affecting how our products are made and delivered.
Behind the scenes, the cost of nearly every essential element has risen:
- Raw materials such as leather, silver, canvas, and hardware have become significantly more expensive due to global inflation, supply constraints, and trade disruptions.
- Skilled labour, the heart of what gives Obbi Good Label its character and durability, now rightly commands higher wages as cost-of-living pressures rise worldwide.
- Logistics and transportation have grown more costly and unpredictable, influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade policies.
- Tariffs and political uncertainty have added further strain, increasing the cost of sourcing, importing, and planning production with the consistency our customers expect.
- Operating expenses such as rentals, utilities, and compliance costs have all risen alongside global inflation.
You may not see these costs directly but they shape every decision behind each product you hold.
What We’ve Been Doing Until Now
You should know this: we delayed this increase for as long as we reasonably could.
We tried as much as possible to absorb rising costs internally, choosing efficiency over compromise and restraint over reaction. We did this because we do not want any changes on how we should sell, especially pricings. We always prefer the business aspects to be status quo so that we can focus more on our product design and quality which is the value you place on what you purchase.
But as these pressures have continued, not temporarily, but year after year, we reached a point where holding prices steady would mean sacrificing something else: material quality, craftsmanship, sustainability, or long-term viability. Those are compromises we are not willing to make on your behalf.
How This Affects You - And Why It Matters
From your perspective as a customer, this adjustment is not about paying more for the same thing. It is about ensuring that:
- The materials remain uncompromising
- The craftsmanship stays authentic and skilled
- The products continue to age beautifully and last for years
- The brand you support remains healthy, independent, and principled
We understand that no one welcomes a price increase. We feel that hesitation too. But we believe that being honest, transparent, and fair is the only way to honour the relationship we have with you.
Thank You for Being Part of This Journey
Your support allows Obbi Good Label to continue doing things the right way, not the fastest, not the cheapest, but the most meaningful. This adjustment helps secure the future of the products you value and the people who make them.
We truly appreciate your understanding and continued trust. If you have any questions or would like to speak with us directly, we are always here.
With respect and gratitude,
Obbi Good Label Team