Sustainability
Made in NYC
Consciously made in New York City, our commitment to ethical fair labor ensures a smaller carbon footprint while supporting local NYC jobs. Although this dedication entails higher manufacturing costs for chng+crw, it empowers us to actively contribute to the betterment of our beloved NYC community. We proudly donate 10% of our profits to support various local NYC non-profit organizations, creating a positive impact that extends beyond our products. We strive towards a more conscious approach in developing our products, acknowledging that sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we continuously strive to do better as our brand evolves.
Our Materials
Repurposed + Donated Materials. Crafted from high-quality, upcycled clothing and deadstock fabrics, our products minimize waste and environmental impact, embodying a sustainable approach to manufacturing. We repurpose carefully sourced, pre-loved materials to reduce our carbon footprint. Additionally, any leftover fabric scraps from production are collected and donated to organizations like Fab Scrap and Materials of The Arts ensuring that even the smallest remnants avoid landfills and find new creative purposes.
Ecodown® Fibers are animal free and also feature 100% recycled fibers. Made from 100%, post-consumer plastic bottles.
TENCEL™ Lyocell a form of rayon. The fibers are produced by environmentally responsible processes from the sustainably sourced natural raw material wood. The fibers are certified as compostable and biodegradable, and thus can fully revert back to nature. TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers have gained a commendable reputation for their environmentally responsible closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibers with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact. This solvent-spinning process recycles process water and reuses the solvent at a recovery rate of more than 99%. Consumers can have the assurance that their fashion choices are not contributing to an adverse impact on the environment.
MIPAN regen is a reclaimed nylon yarn made by recycling pre-consumer waste. MIPAN regen is an eco-friendly product that has acquired CONTROL UNION's Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certification, and it possesses excellent dyeing uniformity.