Product manufacturing uses natural resources and can impact climate, biodiversity, water quality and quantity, soil health, and animal welfare. Creating products with preferred materials and end-of-use solutions is a core strategy for working towards reduced adverse environmental impacts and long-lasting product solutions.

Our Goals*

Our goal is for 100% of products procured to contain preferred materials by 2030. See below for our targets, by fiber.

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Nylon
  • Launch alternative nylon solutions by 2025
  • Source 100% renewable or recycled nylon for our products by 2030

Nylon makes up a significant portion of our materials and provides product performance and quality that cannot currently be replicated with other materials. Our intention is to transition from virgin nylon fiber to renewable, recycled, or net new fibers that reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and lessen carbon emissions, while simultaneously offering uncompromising feel and performance. We are exploring alternative nylon solutions as pilots with intentions to scale. This is by far our most challenging materials goal.

Polyester
  • Source at least 75% recycled polyester by 2025

We are working to continuously increase the adoption of recycled polyester in our core products.

Cotton
  • Source 100% of cotton from responsible sources by 2025*

Moving beyond conventional cotton means improving farming practices including soil health and water use. We take a portfolio approach to achieving more sustainable cotton by producing and supporting market growth for preferred cotton sources including organic, recycled, regenerative, and other third-party certified platforms.

*Responsibly Sourced or Sourcing Responsibly: Our definition of Responsibly Sourced is sourcing that aligns to internationally recognized certifications or standards (e.g., CanopyStyle Audits, Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSC) certified, standards, or schemes in line with the Textile Exchange’s Preferred Materials definition).

Animal-derived Materials
  • Trace or certify as sourced responsibly* 100% of our animal-derived materials by 2025

While animal-derived materials are a small portion of our materials portfolio, animal welfare is a priority for us. We’re committed to upholding strong animal welfare practices.

*Responsibly Sourced or Sourcing Responsibly: Our definition of Responsibly Sourced is sourcing that aligns to internationally recognized certifications or standards (e.g., CanopyStyle Audits, Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSC) certified, standards, or schemes in line with the Textile Exchange’s Preferred Materials definition).

Forest-based Materials
  • Certify or assess by a third-party 100% of our forest-based1 materials are sourced responsibly* by 2023.

1Forest-based materials consist of regenerated cellulosics and natural rubber.

*Responsibly Sourced or Sourcing Responsibly: Our definition of Responsibly Sourced is sourcing that aligns to internationally recognized certifications or standards (e.g., CanopyStyle Audits, Forest Stewardship CouncilTM (FSC) certified, standards, or schemes in line with the Textile Exchange’s Preferred Materials definition).