In today’s landscape, many companies are choosing to live by the values of sustainability and eco-friendliness. Sunham is proud to say that we are one such company. We are passionate about leaving the world better off than we found it – but it’s not easy. It’s an especially tricky balance in an industry that has previously been less friendly to the environment. That said, we work hard every day to cultivate a culture that is simply uncompromising in our sustainability values.
We see sustainability and innovation as complementary goals and embed them within our culture, from people to practices. We create products, services, and processes that meet the needs of our current generation without compromising the planet for future generations. You may be reading this and thinking “That all sounds really nice, but what does that even mean?” That’s why we’ve created this particular post: to fill you in on the specific and practical actions Sunham takes to provide the world with more high-quality products, created in a sustainability-focused company.
- Sourcing: We are especially committed to responsible development and innovation while continually searching for ways to safely increase production. At the same time, we constantly search for new ways to increase capacity and community support while reducing our environmental impact. One of our biggest efforts in this area is carefully choosing fabrics. We look for recycled and natural fabrics for our products whenever possible. Some of the materials you’ll find are:
- Recycled polyester – Repurposes PET plastics from bottles to make yarns, diverting plastic waste from ending up in landfills or the ocean.
- Ethicot – Uses green energy to repurpose unusable factory waste scraps into usable material, reducing the amount of waste produced.
- Organic flannel – Made of 100% pre-consumer recycled factory waste, repurposing material that otherwise would be wasted.
- Chambray texture – Uses recycled materials to create the textured look that imitates the fibers of chambray.
- Produced without pesticides and is completely biodegradable.
- Linen – Derived from the flax plant and is a timeless, fashionable, and comfortable fiber. This material is 100% natural and easily biodegradable.
- Bamboo charcoal – Renewable and more dense and mineral-rich than other forms of charcoal, bamboo has natural antimicrobial properties, making it stay fresh for longer.
- Neo cotton – Uses a rapid and efficient dye process to color natural cotton while using less salt, alkali, and water.
- Processes: We have made intentional changes to several processes that impact long-term social and environmental benefits for the communities we serve and for the future. Energy efficiency is a key issue facing the world today, and we are proactive in our efforts to limit energy consumption and be more efficient. Some of the specific tactics we employ are:
- Double cloth – Using half dyed yarn while the other half is left natural, saving 50% in typical water and chemical consumption.
- Oxi wash – Possesses steam-activated attributes that can help households save on energy and water consumption.
- Cationic yarn fibers – Made to take dye more easily than normal fiber. Only a small amount of dye is needed to create a beautiful and vivid color.
- CVC with polygiene – Treated with a 100% recycled silver finish for antimicrobial and odor-fighting properties.
3. People: We work with a diverse network of retail partners around the globe, and we understand that people are our greatest asset. We prioritize partners who want to make a positive impact on the planet and all the people who inhabit it. At Sunham, we are always transparent about our sustainability goals and we seek out partners who are like-minded. Together, working as a larger network, we can strengthen our capabilities and make a huge difference for years to come.
If you’re interested in becoming a retail partner, you can learn more here. You can learn more about the brands that we work with here.
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