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Sustainability

Sustainability Commitment

At Illuminated Threads, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment with every item we create. We are committed to sustainable sourcing, ethical production practices, and reducing our carbon footprint throughout our operations. We believe that fashion can be a force for good so every product we offer is crafted with respect for people and the planet.

Product Sustainability

  • Custom

    Our custom products are a celebration of upcycling: turning your pre-loved items into one-of-a-kind pieces. By choosing customization, you’re extending the life of your clothing and reducing the demand for new materials, which helps minimize waste and environmental impact.

    • Upcycling Focus: Custom orders prevent clothing from ending up in landfills and reduce the environmental footprint of fast fashion.
    • Closed-Loop Production: By customizing existing garments, we promote a circular fashion economy in which resources are reused and waste is minimized.

  • Shirts and Sweatshirts

    Our apparel collection is made from 100% post-industrial reclaimed fibers, ensuring that no new resources are wasted. Shirts are crafted from 100% recycled cotton, while sweatshirts use a blend of 60% recycled cotton and 40% recycled polyester.

    • Certified Facilities: Produced in a WRAP certified facility that promote fair labor practices.
    • Energy & Water Efficiency: 85% of the manufacturing facility's annual energy needs are solar powered and rainwater collection is utilized on-site.

  • Tote Bags

    Each tote is crafted with AWARE™ technology to provide complete transparency on the textile’s journey from origin to you. By scanning the QR code inside each tote, you can access the Aware™ Virtual ID & Product Passport, allowing you to see the environmental impact of your purchase.

    • Material Composition: 70% recycled cotton and 30% recycled polyester.
    • Traceability: The AWARE™ technology provides indisputable proof of recycled content and environmental savings.

  • Embroidery

    Our embroidery practices combine craftsmanship with sustainability, ensuring every design is both beautiful and environmentally responsible. We use high-quality threads made entirely from recycled materials and take steps to minimize waste throughout the embroidery process.

    • Recycled Thread: Our embroidery threads are made from 100% recycled post-consumer PET bottles to minimize plastic waste.
    • Waste Reduction: Empty spools and bobbin cores are recycled to prevent waste from reaching landfills while contributing to a circular economy.

  • Print

    We use Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing for our designs. This cutting-edge method combines exceptional quality with sustainable practices. The process minimizes waste and energy consumption, making it a smarter choice for the environment.

    • Reduced Chemical Usage: DTF printing uses water-based or eco-solvent inks.
    • Energy Efficiency: DTF technology consumes less electricity than traditional printing methods.
    • Print-On-Demand: We print designs only when ordered to avoid the waste associated with traditional bulk manufacturing.

Carbon Offset

We recognize that e-commerce deliveries have a carbon footprint and we’re addressing this through carbon offsetting initiatives. Through a partnership with Shopify Planet, we calculate and offset the emissions generated by every delivery. This allows us to provide carbon-neutral shipping at checkout to meet the demand for eco-friendly practices while reducing our environmental impact.

Here's how it works:

  • For each order, we estimate the carbon emissions from shipping and allocate a portion of our revenue to vetted carbon removal projects.
  • Our investment focuses on nature-based solutions like reforestation and soil carbon sequestration, supporting organizations like Grassroots Carbon and Pachama.

Through these efforts, our carbon removal partners have collectively removed thousands of tonnes of CO₂ from the atmosphere and allows us to provide carbon-neutral shipping. This partnership also funds further advancements in carbon removal technology to pave the way for a more sustainable future.

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