Etica
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Etica
Chelsey Santry, a veteran of the denim industry, founded Ética, a Los Angeles-based brand. With years of experience as a merchandiser, a creative director, and eventually co-founder of a contemporary women's label, Santry witnessed a great deal of waste in the industry. In 2019, she launched Ética, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to conventional jeans. According to Santry, Ética significantly reduces water usage by 99%, energy consumption by 67%, and chemical use by 70% compared to industry standards. The brand has committed to fair labor, environmentally conscious manufacturing, and social responsibility since its founding. Notably, Gigi Hadid, Charlize Theron, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all worn Ética's ultra-stylish jeans. Read on to learn more about why we adore this brand.
- Social Integrity: Ética's factory in Puebla, Mexico is recognized by international agencies for social responsibility and environmental practices. They provide workers with living wages, health benefits, and free meals. They also support local communities through water recycling, using materials that require less water, and partnering with organizations committed to workers' rights and environmental initiatives.
- Water Conservation: Ética takes multiple steps to save water throughout the supply chain. They prioritize materials like organic cotton, Tencel, and plant-based polymers that require less water. They use water-saving technologies in their factory, including a washing technique that converts air into nanobubbles, saving over a thousand gallons of water with every load. The little water used is recycled back into the production process.
- No Microplastics: 100% of Ética fabrics are free of microplastics. They use degradable stretch fabrics made of post-consumer plastics and renewable plant-based resources.
- Attention to Detail: Ética's commitment to sustainability is evident in every detail, from material sourcing and manufacturing technologies to hardware, labels, hang tags, and packaging.
