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Optimizing Materials
Fashion has long relied on petroleum-based materials such as polyester and nylon, and our polished-to-perform designs utilize fabrics that lend stretch, form, and function. With this in mind, we must focus on how these materials are created as we work to reduce our environmental impact at a product level.
In order to reduce the amount of virgin petroleum product put out into the world, we use recycled synthetic materials as much as possible. Our ultimate goal is to create product that supports both you and our environment as you move through your day.
Ultimately, we intend to eliminate petroleum-based synthetics altogether. There are some exciting innovations on the horizon for stretch and performance fabrics, evolving from years of research. We look forward to them being accessible to emerging brands like us.
In order to reduce the amount of virgin petroleum product put out into the world, we use recycled synthetic materials as much as possible. Our ultimate goal is to create product that supports both you and our environment as you move through your day.
Ultimately, we intend to eliminate petroleum-based synthetics altogether. There are some exciting innovations on the horizon for stretch and performance fabrics, evolving from years of research. We look forward to them being accessible to emerging brands like us.
Innovating With Technology
We choose innovative business models and processes, including a partnership with Compare Ethics.
Compare Ethics
This unique technology platform provides transparency through data-driven sustainable product verification. It enables us to accurately verify and communicate our impact by reviewing responsible products across 10 core environmental and social categories.
Championing Equity
In order to ensure we’re contributing to crucial societal and environmental issues, we’ve partnered with 1% for the Planet and Step Up Women’s Network.
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is an organization dedicated to supporting responsible businesses that give back to environmental nonprofits. This support helps enable GSTQ to pledge 1% of our annual sales directly to a global network of grassroots environmental initiatives that we carefully select.
Step Up Women’s Network
Step Up Women’s Network is a nonprofit whose mission is to help empower girls living in under-resourced environments. GSTQ supports their efforts through funding, mentorship, and community-building opportunities.