Accomplishments
Sanctuary Innerwear ranks in the top group of companies globally who are using trees as raw materials in the production of fashion, apparel and textiles.
"Trees" refers to regenerated wood pulp, which is both renewable and biodegradable and deforestation-free, circularly processed tree fibres are considered "preferred materials" by the non-profit Textile Exchange.
Founded in 2002, Textile Exchange exists to ensure the industry treats the planet's resources with respect, while steering fashion, apparel and textile manufacturing businesses toward reducing global greenhouse gas from fibre and raw material production by 45% in the next 6 years.
To earn the high standard of Level 3, businesses reported not only on their "uptake" of preferred fibres, but also on strategies implemented to align with Sustainable Development Goals in biodiversity, fresh water and soil health, and circularity.
Sanctuary Innerwear's strengths lie in its use of Lenzing TENCEL® fibres exclusively, as well as dyeing with plants and its short supply chain. Biodiversity, freshwater and soil goals have been developed as part of my regenerative farming practices. More can be seen here. Circular economy remains an area of exploration, and this past holiday, the "Wear One, Share One" project was an example of early initiatives.
Maintaining a Level 3 (out of 4) standard in the Material Change Index for three years running is cause for celebration and continued pride for this local micro-business. Sanctuary Innerwear is one of only 7 micro-businesses worldwide who are bench marking with Textile Exchange, and one of only 6 businesses of any size in Canada.
Sanctuary Innerwear is in excellent company.
"Trees" refers to regenerated wood pulp, which is both renewable and biodegradable and deforestation-free, circularly processed tree fibres are considered "preferred materials" by the non-profit Textile Exchange.
Founded in 2002, Textile Exchange exists to ensure the industry treats the planet's resources with respect, while steering fashion, apparel and textile manufacturing businesses toward reducing global greenhouse gas from fibre and raw material production by 45% in the next 6 years.
To earn the high standard of Level 3, businesses reported not only on their "uptake" of preferred fibres, but also on strategies implemented to align with Sustainable Development Goals in biodiversity, fresh water and soil health, and circularity.
Sanctuary Innerwear's strengths lie in its use of Lenzing TENCEL® fibres exclusively, as well as dyeing with plants and its short supply chain. Biodiversity, freshwater and soil goals have been developed as part of my regenerative farming practices. More can be seen here. Circular economy remains an area of exploration, and this past holiday, the "Wear One, Share One" project was an example of early initiatives.
Maintaining a Level 3 (out of 4) standard in the Material Change Index for three years running is cause for celebration and continued pride for this local micro-business. Sanctuary Innerwear is one of only 7 micro-businesses worldwide who are bench marking with Textile Exchange, and one of only 6 businesses of any size in Canada.
Sanctuary Innerwear is in excellent company.