Our Sustainability Promise
We're consistently working to bring Sanctuary to the forefront of the eco-movement and to be an ever-more socially and environmentally conscious brand.
OUR PRODUCT STATEMENT
We are committed to creating collections and styles that have less of an impact on the environment now and in the future.
We use recycled and low-impact fibers that use less water, fewer chemicals and less energy. More than half of our products each season are made from sustainable materials and fabrics. We use sustainably sourced cotton, and we take care to see that it’s treated in low-waste factories, with minimal impact to the environment.
Partnerships and Certifications
Our partnerships and certifications aim to improve our products and processes, while reducing our impact and our production footprint. Certifications include these globally recognized standards:
Certifications include these globally recognized standards: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Oeko-Tex, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), Global Recycled Standard and Organic 100 Content Standard.
Sanctuary partners with Better Cotton to improve cotton farming globally.
Better Cotton is sourced via a chain of custody model called mass balance. This means that Better Cotton is not physically traceable to end products, however, Better Cotton Farmers benefit from the demand for Better Cotton in equivalent volumes to those we 'source.'
Sanctuary is committed to sourcing 50% of our cotton as Better Cotton, recycled cotton, organic cotton, Fairtrade cotton etc.
What is a smart creation?
Our Smart Creation certification applies to all Sanctuary styles that are made from recycled materials and low-impact fibers that require less water, fewer chemicals and less energy.
The Smart Creation logo (water drop with leaves) can be found on any style that is made with sustainability in mind. A product labeled with the Smart Creation certification indicates that we've done our due diligence and followed best practices in ensuring that it has been crafted to meet third-party standards in at least one of the following ways:
Sustainable Fabrics
Made with sustainable & recycled fabric.
Uses Less Water
Requires less water and/or less energy.
Non-Toxic Materials
Produced without harmful chemicals.
Healthy Work Conditions
Produced under socially responsible and healthy working conditions.
Fabrics, Materials and Sourcing
ORGANIC COTTON
Cultivated without toxins, preserving soil, requiring less water and energy, with minimal air pollution impact.
LINEN
Sustainable cultivation, minimal water usage, renewable wood fibers with reduced emissions and water impact.
BETTER COTTON
Promotes efficient water use, soil health, chemical reduction, and workers' rights in cotton farming.
RECYCLED POLYESTER
Produced from recycled sources like PET bottles, industrial waste, and garments, significantly reducing energy usage and waste.
Many of our products are tested for harmful substances and certified in accordance with the STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. OEKO-TEX® is a traceable product label for all kinds of textiles that have been manufactured in environmentally friendly facilities under safe and socially responsible working conditions.
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