Know Your Clothing

Cultivating resilient apparel communities through circularity, transparency, and equity.

We believe in the right to know the origins of our clothing, including the environment and individuals involved in manufacturing.

Mission

Committed to the well-being of both people and the planet, our mission is to create a widespread network of geographical manufacturing clusters with completely transparent supply chains, while advancing the use of natural dyes and fibers, to mend the fractures within the apparel industry.

Different natural fibers such as cotton and wool

Vision

Know Your Clothing’s vision is a future where the apparel industry prioritizes ethical labor, transparent supply chains, and natural dyes and fibers over fossil fuel derived materials and chasing the lowest price.

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Supply Chain Transparency

We aspire to create a future where transparency in the sourcing and manufacturing of clothing is prioritized, guaranteeing fair treatment for workers and empowering consumers to understand the origins and individuals behind every garment.

Values

Circularity

We pursue circularity by building a scalable model that will reduce the environmental resources and forecasting currently needed to produce textiles, ultimately decreasing overproduction and environmental impact in the apparel industry.

Local Communities

We are dedicated to improving local economies and reducing the carbon footprint of finished goods by establishing a scalable model that will utilize sourcing of local farmers and manufacturers.

Natural Fibers and Dyes

We are working to scale up natural fibers and dyes, which will greatly benefit farmers and land cultivation while reducing the amount of microplastics, fossil fuel derived dyes, and their impacts to the environment.

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Know Your Clothing is a movement towards a more sustainable, equitable, and conscious future for the apparel industry. Together, we can redefine the way clothing is made, worn, and valued, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow. Join us on this journey of transformation and discovery. Know your clothing, know your impact.

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Know Your Clothing is a fiscally sponsored project of Croatan Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) public entity

“Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. I’ll be on that journey for the rest of my life, both personally and professionally. Not one person has the answer; the answers lie within our communities.”