Recycled Synthetics
Reusing synthetic materials reduces our dependence on fossil fuels, and in the case of polyester, gives used plastic containers a second life. In fall 2023, more than 85% of our polyester and 75% of our nylon for our apparel will be made with recycled content.
Bio-Based Materials
Derived partially from living matter, bio-based materials have provided another avenue for us to move away from virgin synthetics. We’ve just begun experimenting with these materials.
Regenerative Materials
Our regenerative materials come from farms focusing on restoring soil health and sequestering carbon into the soil. In spring 2023, we’re launching our first apparel line made with Climate Conscious Cotton from US farms. We’re also working with rubber farmers in Thailand on regenerative agroforestry (or growing rubber trees in a forest instead of a plantation). This rubber is expected to be used in our footwear outsoles in future seasons.
Down
In 2014 we launched the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) in partnership with Textile Exchange and Control Union Certifications, setting the standard for animal welfare in the industry.
All of the down sourced from farms into our supply chain is RDS certified. We also use recycled down, which has been sorted for quality and cleaned just like our virgin down.
Our other commitments.
