CONSCIOUS GLOSSARY

Take an in-depth look at our sustainability efforts.

  • THE GOOD CASHMERE STANDARD BY ABTF

    As a partner of The Good Cashmere Standard by AbTF, we source more sustainable cashmere which certifies that is comes from goats that have been treated responsibly.

  • GARMENT DYE

    This garment dyeing process uses 33% less water in comparison to conventional techniques. By using more functional molecules, this process improves color fastness and reduces the amount of residual dye, resulting in less washing needed to get a desired color - saving water all along the way.

  • LEATHER WORKING GROUP

    Leather Working Group is committed to driving improvement across the global leather supply chain, minimizing the environmental impact of leather production as well as inspiring, educating, and challenging its member companies.

  • RECYCLED SPANDEX

    Asahi Kasei's ROICA launched the first Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified recycled elastane to help reduce the use of virgin spandex. Spandex was previously not recyclable. This is an eco-friendlier stretch alternative for our products. 

  • CELLULOSICS

    Sourced from non-endangered certified forests and manufactured more sustainably, we partner with leading producers who use less water, chemicals and energy to make cellulose-based textiles like rayon, viscose, lyocell and modal.

  • DRY INDIGO

    Dry Indigo is an innovative foam dye process developed by Spanish mill Tejidos Royo that uses 99% less water, 89% less chemicals and 65% less energy than traditional denim-dyeing methods.

  • TENCEL LYOCELL

    A soft, smooth Lyocell fiber made from renewable wood sources like natural forests and sustainably planted trees.

  • RECYCLED POLYESTER

    Made from recycled plastic such as water bottles to divert waste from landfills. Less energy is needed to produce recycled polyester than virgin polyester and reduces our dependence on non-reusable resources like petroleum.

  • WASHWELL

    Our water-saving denim program uses at least 20% less water than conventional wash methods. Since it began in 2016, the Washwell program has saved more than 258 million gallons of water.

  • RECYCLED WOOL

    This global standard protects the sheep that supply our wool and the land they graze, making it better for the environment and the sheep.

  • RECYCLED COTTON

    Most recycled cotton is made from pre-consumer waste like cutting room scraps and keeps waste out of landfills to produce items that have a lower energy, water and chemical footprint.

  • LENZING ECOVERO VISCOSE

    Viscose fibers made from certified renewable wood and pulp, which are manufactured using an eco-responsible production process that meets high environmental standards.

  • RECYCLED NYLON

    Made from recycled materials such as fishing nets to divert waste from landfills. Less resources are needed to produce recycled nylon than virgin nylon, making it better for the planet.

  • RECYCLED CASHMERE

    Made from repurposed and regenerated cashmere clippings and knitwear, recycled cashmere is just as soft and warm as conventional cashmere, but easier on the environment.  

  • RECYCLED COTTON

    Most recycled cotton is made from pre-consumer waste like cutting room scraps and keeps waste out of landfills to produce items that have a lower energy, water and chemical footprint.