Planet
Product & Manufacturing
We are committed to lowering our impact on climate, water and biodiversity, and driving continuous improvement in environmental performance across our product and supply chain.
Recycled Materials
Sourcing recycled materials reduces their carbon footprint and puts waste back into use. We source recycled polyester and recycled polyamide, which are both certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). We also use recycled materials certified to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS). As agricultural production can have a significant impact on biodiversity and the climate, we source recycled wool, cashmere, cotton and down as well.
From Forest to Fabric
We are committed to sourcing 100% of our wood-based fibres from forests that are certified to a responsibly managed forest standard, such as Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™), by Fiscal 2027. We partner with industry-leading companies Lenzing™ and Naia™ from Eastman who provide cellulosic fibres that are certified to FSC® and processed with unique resource-conserving technologies. All our Lenzing fibres — including LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose, TENCEL™ Modal and TENCEL™ Lyocell — are derived from renewable or sustainably managed wood sources. TENCEL™, LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.
Organic Materials
Organic materials are grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, reducing the chemicals and greenhouse gas emissions associated with raw material production. It's better for the soil, the environment and workers' health. Aritzia is brand certified to the Global Organic Textiles Standard (GOTS) and the Organic Content Standard (OCS).
Responsible Cashmere
Cashmere is an important fibre in our raw material mix, and essential to our Everyday Luxury offering. To source our cashmere more ethically, Aritzia has become a member of The Good Cashmere Standard®, an independent standard for responsible cashmere developed by the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF). The standard was created to improve the welfare of cashmere goats, with respect to the Five Freedoms, as well as aiming to improve the economic, social and ecological conditions of cashmere farmers, their families and communities in Inner Mongolia.
Responsible Down
Down is a key material in our outerwear program. We use goose down because of its effective insulation capabilities. Down is biodegradable, renewable and recyclable — and it lasts for decades.
We source goose down that's certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS). Every step of the supply chain, down to the farm, has been inspected by IDFL, an accredited independent certification body that upholds the RDS's strict requirements — ensuring our down is sourced from geese who receive adequate food, space, shelter and fresh water, and who are never force fed or live plucked. Aritzia is RDS certified (TE-99972952) and only the products which carry the RDS label and claim are certified.
Responsible Wool
Wool is a naturally renewable and biodegradable material that’s constructed to last, providing unparalleled warmth and luxurious softness.
Aritzia acknowledges that the quality of wool we use is as important as the animal welfare standards and land management practices — which is why we source wool certified to the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS). The RWS certifies wool farmers, ensuring that wool comes from farms with a progressive land management approach and from sheep that have been treated responsibly.
Lower Impact Cotton
Cotton is one of our most important raw materials. While cotton is a renewable and natural commodity, conventional production uses high quantities of water, pesticides and fertilizers, which has a significant impact on our planet.
We are committed to using cotton from sources that minimize its impact on the planet, respect the ecosystems in which it’s grown and the livelihoods of its farmers. The lower-impact cotton we use is either Better Cotton, organic, recycled or supports regenerative farming methods.
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. See here for more details.
Responsible Sourcing Techniques & Animal Welfare
We adhere to a comprehensive Materials Sourcing Policy to which we hold our suppliers accountable. This policy covers our standards for materials, worker health, animal welfare, fabric processes and treatments, and raw material origin and traceability. We obtain chain of custody and facility certification documents to validate all claims that we make on our products.
We prohibit the use of certain materials such as fur or angora in any of our products to preserve animal welfare and have banned garment sandblasting based on impacts to worker health.
We also adopt the use of animal-derived materials from recycled sources as well as innovative and more sustainable alternatives that are animal free but offer the same performance and quality.
Regenerative Materials
Materials produced through regenerative practices help restore soil health and protect biodiversity. By working with nature instead of against it, regenerative agriculture embraces holistic techniques that require less water and fewer chemical fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. It also makes efficient use of the land in ways that complement local ecosystems. Together, these regenerative practices reduce the impact on our planet by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in the soil.
Aritzia sources regenerative cotton, which is certified from farm to final product. We produce indigo denim styles across our Denim Forum collection with regenerative cotton.
We measure, monitor and report the environmental performance of our suppliers’ facilities.
We are committed to reducing and improving the water and wastewater footprint across our value chain.
