We are setting a standard for transparency, responsibility, and meaningful change in the fashion industry.
Sustainability is a core principle that drives everything we do at Everywhere Apparel. Our commitment goes beyond crafting high quality recycled clothing. We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on the planet and the people who inhabit it.
Through key certifications and strategic partnerships, we’re setting a standard for transparency, responsibility, and meaningful change in the fashion industry.
Our certifications, including Climate Neutral and Global Recycled Standard (GRS), along with our collaborations with organizations like Sedex and Textile Exchange, position us as leaders in the movement toward sustainable fashion.
The Power of Recycled Clothing
At Everywhere Apparel, our mission is to turn textile waste into fresh, new pieces that not only look and feel good, but meet rigorous sustainability standards. By focusing on recycled shirts and other garments, we’re helping to reduce the massive amounts of fabric that end up in landfills each year.
Using recycled materials is about more than simply reusing old textiles— it’s about conserving resources. Traditional fabric production consumes vast amounts of water and energy, but by using recycled cotton, we’re significantly reducing our environmental footprint. Our approach challenges the throwaway culture of fast fashion and encourages a shift toward viewing clothing as a resource to be reused and reimagined.
Climate Neutral Certification: A Commitment to Carbon Reduction
Everywhere has earned the Climate Neutral Certification, a testament to our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint. This certification isn’t just a badge, it’s proof that we’re taking real, measurable action against climate change. To achieve this, we partnered with The Change Climate Project (TCCP) to analyze our entire carbon footprint, from the energy used in manufacturing to the emissions generated throughout our supply chain.
Based on this comprehensive analysis, we developed a carbon reduction plan that ensures our recycled cotton apparel is produced with minimal environmental impact. Our efforts don’t stop at our own operations, as we have also invested in global decarbonization projects that contribute to broader efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.
The Borneo Peatlands Project
One of the projects we support is the Borneo Peatlands Project. This initiative is critical because peatlands are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on Earth. They store up to 20 times more carbon than typical forests, making them a key player in global carbon capture efforts.
By protecting these ecosystems, we’re helping to prevent the release of vast amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, which is crucial in the fight against climate change.
The Gujarat State Wind Farm
We’re also proud to support the Gujarat State Wind Farm in India, a project focused on reducing reliance on fossil fuels by harnessing the power of wind energy. By contributing to the development of renewable energy sources, we’re helping to reduce carbon emissions on a global scale and promote a more sustainable energy future.
Transparency and Ethics Through Sedex Membership
Ethical practices are at the heart of our operations, which is why we joined Sedex, one of the world’s leading ethical trade membership organizations. Sedex helps us ensure that our entire supply chain meets the highest standards for social and environmental responsibility. By becoming a Sedex member, we’ve gained access to a robust framework for improving supply chain visibility, ensuring that our practices are as transparent and ethical as possible.
Ensuring Ethical Working Conditions
At Everywhere Apparel, we maintain direct relationships with all of our supply chain partners, which allows us to ensure that workers are treated well, paid fairly, and provided with safe and healthy working environments.
We’re committed to upholding the highest standards of labor practices, which is why we’re currently undergoing the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA). This audit is a thorough examination of our operations, scrutinizing labor standards, health and safety, environmental impact, and business ethics.
Combating Greenwashing with Transparency
Transparency is key to building trust with our customers, especially in an industry where greenwashing—making misleading claims about sustainability—is all too common. We are committed to providing verifiable data on our social and environmental impact. Our membership in Sedex helps us avoid greenwashing by ensuring that our sustainability claims are backed by rigorous third-party audits.
Textile Exchange Partnership: Advancing Sustainable Materials
Another cornerstone of our sustainability strategy is our partnership with Textile Exchange, a global nonprofit that drives positive change in the fashion and textile industries.
We joined Textile Exchange in 2019, aligning with their mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices across the industry. This partnership is a critical part of our commitment to advancing the use of sustainable materials in our products.
The Climate+ Strategy
Textile Exchange’s Climate+ strategy is all about reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable material sourcing. This strategy focuses on three key areas: developing and substituting sustainable materials, closing the innovation gap around circular systems, and slowing the growth of new material production.
Our work with recycled cotton directly supports the strategy by eliminating the need for resource-intensive agricultural cotton and reducing our overall carbon footprint.
Circular Supply Chains for Recycled Clothing
Our commitment to sustainability extends to every part of our supply chain. We’ve developed a circular supply chain for our recycled clothing that allows the cotton garments we create today to be recycled again in the future. This approach not only reduces waste, but also conserves valuable resources.
Our proprietary recycled cotton, CirCot™, is at the heart of this system, allowing us to produce new, high-quality garments from existing materials with minimal environmental impact.
Global Recycled Standard Certification: A Testament to True Sustainability
We’re proud to say that our flagship recycled cotton fabric, including CirCot™, is certified under the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) as containing 100% recycled cotton. This certification is the gold standard for verifying the recycled content of materials and ensuring that they meet strict environmental and social criteria.
Achieving GRS certification is a significant milestone for us, as it reflects our commitment to transparency and sustainability throughout our entire supply chain.
The Role of CirCot™ in Sustainable Fashion
Our proprietary CirCot™ recycled cotton is an innovative approach to sustainable fashion. By using reclaimed cotton textile waste, we’re able to produce high-quality garments without the need for new agricultural cotton. This process not only reduces our reliance on resource-intensive materials, but also significantly lowers our carbon footprint.
CirCot™ is a testament to our belief that fashion can be sustainable without compromising quality, offering a responsible alternative to traditional cotton.
Ensuring Transparency in the Supply Chain
The GRS certification process involves rigorous third-party audits that verify the recycled content of our materials and ensure that our production practices meet the highest environmental and social standards. This certification provides our customers with the assurance that our products are truly sustainable, from the sourcing of raw materials to the final garment.
The Future of Sustainable Clothing Brands
The need and demand for sustainable clothing is growing, and we’re committed to bettering the future of the textile industry. Our certifications and partnerships are just the beginning—we’re constantly looking for new ways to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable fashion.
By expanding our collaborations with like-minded organizations and continuing to invest in sustainable practices, we’re confident that we can make a lasting impact on the industry.
Expanding Sustainable Partnerships
We believe partnerships are key to driving the fashion industry toward a more sustainable future, and by working with organizations like Sedex and Textile Exchange, we’re able to leverage their expertise and resources to further our sustainability goals. We’re always open to new collaborations and are excited about the opportunities to work with others who share our commitment to sustainability.
Consumer Engagement and Education
Educating consumers about the importance of sustainability is a key part of our mission. As the demand for eco-conscious products increases, it’s crucial for consumers to understand what makes a brand truly sustainable. We are committed to providing transparency on all our practices and certifications, so that consumers can make informed choices regarding the clothing they purchase.
At Everywhere Apparel, our certifications and partnerships reflect our commitment to positively impact the world. Through our innovative approaches to sustainability, transparency, and ethical labor, we’re helping to reshape the future of fashion.