"We make clothes that last for years to come"
Apiece Apart is guided by a deep social and environmental conscience, and we make business decisions that prioritize people and the planet. We're tremendously proud of the progress we've made toward sustainability (it's a journey, not a destination), and we will continue to make changes that lead to environmental impact. Read more about our progress below - progress we couldn't have made without your support.
What We've Accomplished
1 / We have diverted 400,328 conventional plastic polybags from landfills; our Vela bags (what you receive your clothing in) are made from FSC certified paper and are 100% curbside recyclable
2 / We prioritize the use of eco-friendly materials, such as natural, certified and regeneratively grown fibers
3 / Since October 2022, we have planted 44,924 trees through our partnership with Ecodrive
4 / In September 2021, we partnered with Oshadi Collective and committed to grow our own regenerative cotton in Erode, India. We have committed to 66 acres of land which has yielded over 31,500 yards of regeneratively grown cotton, and sequestered 463 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere
5 / Our garments are manufactured and designed to transcend time and be worn on repeat. We launched our resale channel, Apiece Apart Archive, to support a circular business model that gives your preloved pieces a second life
Materials Matter
1 / 95% of our collection is produced with natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, cashmere, silk)
2 / 85% of the cotton used in our collection is certified organic or regenerative
3 / 63% of our garments are produced with certified fibers - GOTS, Lenzing Tencel, GRS (Global Recycled Standard), and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
4 / Our labels are made from 100% organic cotton and printed with soy-based ink; they are 100% recyclable and biodegradable
5 / Instead of plastic buttons, we use corozo nut or natural shell buttons. And we utilize cotton thread instead of polyester whenever possible
6 / When designing our collections we prioritize eco-friendly and artisanal printing techniques. When looking for clean, sharp lines we utilize digital printing which reduces water waste, compared to screen or rotary printing techniques. For more emotional, artisanal prints we utilize ancient techniques such as block, batik and tie-dye
The Denim Collection
Our denim is crafted from regenerative, recycled and organic cotton. We are proud to work with a trusted network of regenagri® certified farmers and the majority of denim styles are made of 100% regenerative cotton.
Laser Detailing / Our factories use 3D laser machines to add distressing, whiskering and other unique style details. The laser process eliminates harmful chemicals and reduces water usage during manufacturing
Ozone Washing / Ozone washing machines use oxygen atoms to break down the color on denim giving that authentic, broken in feel to our washes. This process minimizes the use of water, chemicals and energy required in traditional washing
E-Flow / This technology uses nanobubbles of air to transmit denim finishers (color, softeners, antimicrobials, etc.) onto a garment with minimal water and zero chemical discharge
Water Filtration / Our factory’s washing machines are connected to closed loop, in-house water filtration systems to recycle water used during manufacturing process
Purposeful Packaging
Recyclable Boxes: Made in the USA of 100% recycled material, 95% of which is post consumer waste; use curbside recycling for disposal or reuse
Vela Bags: To date, we have eliminated 400,328 conventional plastic polybags; our Vela bags are made from FSC certified paper and are 100% curbside recyclable
Hangtags: 100% recyclable; made with 80% post-consumer content and printed with soy-based ink
Tissue Paper: FSC Certified and free of contaminants and synthetic additions, making it safe to home or industrially compost Return Card/Envelope: printed on FSC Certified Paper and 100% recyclable
Enviro Hanger: Our hangers are made from recycled paper, are 100% curbside recyclable, durable, and can be reused in your own closet
POLLAST!C Hanging Garment Bags: Made from 100% recycled certified Ocean Bound Plastic pollution; we have ordered enough hanging garment bags to prevent 1,100 kg (1.1 tons) of plastic pollution from ending up in the ocean
A Regenerative Future
In September 2021, we partnered with Oshadi Collective and committed to grow our own regenerative cotton in Erode, India. Since launch, we have planted 66 acres of land which has yielded 31,500 yards of regeneratively grown cotton and sequestered 463 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere.
Regenerative agriculture goes beyond sustaining or limiting the depletion of natural resources - it gives back to the land and our planet.
To date, we have produced 21,148 regenerative cotton garments.
One Tree for Every Order
In October 2022, we partnered with Ecodrive to plant verified Mangrove trees, a direct investment in the planet, leading to a long-term positive impact on our environment. Studies have show that mangroves are one of the most effective and economic methods of sequestering carbon emissions from the atmosphere–mangroves sequester carbon at a rate 2-4x greater than mature tropical forests and contain the highest carbon density of all terrestrial ecosystems.
How We Produce Your Garments
We craft timeless, long-lasting garments that exist outside of trend cycles, and every Apiece Apart collection is cut-to-order, with little to no excess inventory at the end of each season.
As part of our ongoing sustainability efforts, we source natural, organic and recycled fibers whenever possible, and we work to minimize waste and energy usage in our design and production process. When we do have excess, liability fabric, we repurpose it or we donate to Fabscrap, a New York based nonprofit working to divert textile waste from landfills.
We prioritize fair treatment of workers and artisans within our supply chain. Our traceability is 100% for our tier 1 factory manufacturing partners (cut and sew), and we’re committed to providing complete lifecycle visibility – from seed and farm, to spinners and dyers, to the factory and ultimately to you.