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Discover How Your Favorite Pieces go from Drab to Fab

Discover the journey of your garment from waste to fashion with our interactive Track Your Garment tool. We believe in transparency and sustainability, allowing you to trace the origins of the recycled fabric in your clothes.

Step 1

Material Sourcing

Your garment’s journey began far away, in bustling recycling centers and collection points scattered across various regions.

Picture piles of discarded fabrics, each with its own story — a cotton shirt from a local thrift store, a pair of worn-out jeans from a bustling city, and a polyester jacket that’s seen better days.

Instead of ending up in a landfill, these fabrics were rescued, gathered by our team, and carefully sorted to find their new purpose.

Our Collection Centers

Portland, Oregon

Specializes in collecting post-consumer textiles from local communities and retailers. Focuses on sorting and preparing fabrics for recycling to reduce landfill waste.


Environmental Impact: Diverts 500,000 pounds of textile waste annually and supports circular fashion through partnerships with charities and thrift stores.

Portland, Oregon

Specializes in collecting post-consumer textiles from local communities and retailers. Focuses on sorting and preparing fabrics for recycling to reduce landfill waste.


Environmental Impact: Diverts 500,000 pounds of textile waste annually and supports circular fashion through partnerships with charities and thrift stores.

Portland, Oregon

Specializes in collecting post-consumer textiles from local communities and retailers. Focuses on sorting and preparing fabrics for recycling to reduce landfill waste.


Environmental Impact: Diverts 500,000 pounds of textile waste annually and supports circular fashion through partnerships with charities and thrift stores.

Step 2

Recycling

The next chapter in your garment’s story is all about transformation.

Once the fabrics reach our recycling facilities, they begin their journey from discarded textile to luxurious new material.

The fabrics are meticulously shredded, their fibers separated and cleaned, ready for a new beginning.

From there, these fibers are spun into fresh yarn, rich with history but ready for a new life.

Our Impact

This innovative recycling process is not only effective but also eco-friendly

70%

Less Water

60%

Less Energy

Our Collection Centers

Austin, Texas

Focuses on recycling denim and cotton fabrics collected from community drop-off points. Utilizes advanced sorting technologies for high-quality recycling.


Environmental Impact: Processes 300,000 pounds of denim and cotton waste each year, saving 1.5 million gallons of water compared to traditional textile production.

Portland, Oregon

Focuses on recycling denim and cotton fabrics collected from community drop-off points. Utilizes advanced sorting technologies for high-quality recycling.


Environmental Impact: Processes 300,000 pounds of denim and cotton waste each year, saving 1.5 million gallons of water compared to traditional textile production.

Austin, Texas

Specializes in collecting post-consumer textiles from local communities and retailers. Focuses on sorting and preparing fabrics for recycling to reduce landfill waste.


Environmental Impact: Diverts 500,000 pounds of textile waste annually and supports circular fashion through partnerships with charities and thrift stores.

Step 3

Manufacturing

Once the yarn is ready, the story continues in our ethical manufacturing facilities, where skilled artisans take over.

In these bright, safe spaces, every piece is cut and sewn with precision and care.

The recycled materials are transformed into high-quality garments, each stitch telling a story of craftsmanship, sustainability, and ethical practices.

Our Impact

Our factories adhere to strict ethical standards

Fair Wages

Safe Working Conditions

Our Collection Centers

Chicago, Illinois

Handles large volumes of textile waste from municipal programs and retail partners, emphasizing zero waste through efficient sorting.

Environmental Impact: Processes 600,000 pounds of fabric waste annually, preventing 2 million pounds of CO2 emissions by recycling polyester and synthetic blends.

Chicago, Illinois

Handles large volumes of textile waste from municipal programs and retail partners, emphasizing zero waste through efficient sorting.

Environmental Impact: Processes 600,000 pounds of fabric waste annually, preventing 2 million pounds of CO2 emissions by recycling polyester and synthetic blends.

Chicago, Illinois

Specializes in collecting post-consumer textiles from local communities and retailers. Focuses on sorting and preparing fabrics for recycling to reduce landfill waste.


Environmental Impact: Diverts 500,000 pounds of textile waste annually and supports circular fashion through partnerships with charities and thrift stores.

Final Product

Now, the journey concludes with the finished garment in your hands—a piece that’s traveled from waste to wardrobe. Each fabric tells a story of transformation, resilience, and care.

When you wear it, you’re not just making a fashion statement; you’re wearing a piece of history, crafted responsibly and thoughtfully.

Trace Your Garment

Discover the Journey of Your Eco-Friendly Garment with Every Purchase You Make

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Your Questions Answered

Find answers to common questions about the recycling process and our interactive tool.

What is the "Trace Your Garment" feature?

The "Trace Your Garment" feature allows you to explore the complete journey of your clothing piece, from the collection of fabric waste to the final product. By entering a unique code found on the garment’s tag, you can see where the materials came from, how they were recycled, and where the garment was ethically manufactured.

How does tracing my garment help the environment?

Tracing your garment helps you understand the sustainable practices behind each piece of clothing. By choosing traceable garments, you're supporting a transparent supply chain that values environmental responsibility, ethical labor, and resource conservation. This awareness promotes more conscious consumer choices and contributes to reducing fashion’s impact on the planet.

How are the recycled materials in my garment sourced?

Our recycled materials come from fabric waste collected from various recycling centers and post-consumer textiles. We source these materials carefully to ensure they meet our high standards for quality and sustainability. When you trace your garment, you can see exactly where the fabric waste was collected and learn more about the sourcing process.

Why is transparency important to your brand?

Transparency is at the core of our brand because it builds trust with our customers and ensures accountability in our sustainability practices. By being open about our supply chain and manufacturing processes, we empower you to make informed decisions about your purchases. Our goal is to set a new standard in the fashion industry, where every step in the garment’s journey is visible, ethical, and sustainable.

Sustainably Sourced

Every piece is made from recycled materials, reducing waste and protecting the planet.

Ethically Made

Crafted by artisans in fair-wage factories that prioritize eco-friendly production.

Eco-Transparency

Trace your garment’s journey from fabric waste to finished fashion, right on our website.