Accomplishments
Sanctuary Innerwear ranks 17th out of 180 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 ranking acknowledges that:
" Your company has a materials strategy, integrated and well resourced, with clear evidence of acceleration and scale. Aligned with Global Goals, and Climate+ goals and targets set." (https://textileexchange.org/material-change-index/)
Although I'm a microbusiness, I have earned Level 3 on Textile Exchange's Corporate Fibre Materials Benchmark for the past 5 years. I have consistently improved my score over that time. Currently, I can proudly claim THE HIGHEST SCORE IN THE WORLD for MMCF, according to Textile Exchange.
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 very exciting exploration, with a product made from regenerated 100% Lenzing Tencel fibres (my scraps) is in progress!
Maintaining a Level 3 (out of 4) standard in the Material Change Index for five 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 7 businesses of any size headquartered in Canada.
"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 ranking acknowledges that:
" Your company has a materials strategy, integrated and well resourced, with clear evidence of acceleration and scale. Aligned with Global Goals, and Climate+ goals and targets set." (https://textileexchange.org/material-change-index/)
Although I'm a microbusiness, I have earned Level 3 on Textile Exchange's Corporate Fibre Materials Benchmark for the past 5 years. I have consistently improved my score over that time. Currently, I can proudly claim THE HIGHEST SCORE IN THE WORLD for MMCF, according to Textile Exchange.
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 very exciting exploration, with a product made from regenerated 100% Lenzing Tencel fibres (my scraps) is in progress!
Maintaining a Level 3 (out of 4) standard in the Material Change Index for five 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 7 businesses of any size headquartered in Canada.