Manufacturing new products is essentially at odds with sustainability. As such, we would not call Armata Jeans a sustainable brand, but our priority is to make products using the most sustainable means possible and measuring their impact.
By carefully selecting our sourcing partners, our packaging materials, manufacturing methods, and our best options at every tier of the supply chain, we strive for a final product that is crafted conscious of the resources used and made as transparently as possible.
Materials
As a small team with a limited inventory, we can currently easily meet our goals and commitment to sustainability. We monitor our use of materials and standards for the fabrics of our garments, defined as having a small social and environmental impact compared to typical materials. While our brand grows, we are continuously searching for companies who can assist us in our growth while maintaining our sustainability priorities.
Naturally, our goal is to use the highest quality of natural and renewable fabrics available to protect the longevity of our garments, while ensuring a minimal environmental impact.
The materials we prefer to work with are defined as having a lesser social and environmental impact when compared to conventional or standard materials. We are guided by the data from the Higg Material Sustainability Index (MSI) and the standards classed as preferred by the Textile Exchange, and choose our materials based on their analysis when available. The Higg MSI was created by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to assist designers and brands to make more informed sourcing decisions.
Transparency
Currently, all our products are made cotton. We do not source any synthetic fabrics or materials.
The Textile Exchange lists recycled cotton (GRS) and organic cotton (GOTS) as the preferred cotton certifications to source. We currently source our denim from a supplier who maintains many certifications, including GOTS, REEL cotton, and many more. All materials selected must achieve a satisfactory standard with verified certifications.
For recycled materials, the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) is favourable to the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) because GRS has a more strict evaluation of the environmental, social and chemical impact on the entire supply chain. Recycled fibres are preferred over virgin fibres when available (and when not greatly impacting the quality, feel, and durability). Generally, recycled fibres have a lower greenhouse gas emission footprint as well as their impact on generating waste and transitioning into circular design.
Organic and virgin fibres certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) are preferred to the Organic Content Standard (OCS). GOTS fibres go through a more strict evaluation of the environmental, social and chemical impact on the entire supply chain.