Manual for a Sustainable Approach
MATERIALS
Strategy for Aritzia CURRENTLY: Aritzia has made a significant push in attaining various industry certifications in respect to the sustainability of its materials. •
Aritzia uses naturally derived materials such as viscose, Tencel®, modal and lyocell, derived out of wood pulp from forests from around the world.
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With viscose suppliers and Canopy, a non-profit organization focused on the protection of ancient and endangered forests, Aritzia promotes the use of renewable sources of wood pulp4.
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Aritzia works to source more sustainable alter- natives, including organic and Better Cotton, and is a member of the Better Cotton Initiative5.
OPPORTUNITIES: The scale at which sustainable and eco-friendly fabrications are being used is far lesser, compared to virgin polyester. Thus the use of more conscientious materials needs be expanded, which includes producution using less brand-new, or ‘virgin’ fabrics. •
Scaling the use of renewable and ethical fibres such as Tencel®, Organic Cotton, hemp, linen...
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Minimizing the use of virgin polyester; switching to recycled polyester and nylon
• Using Deadstock fabric for capsule collections/ new styles
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