Bamboozld

Foundation Member | Tracking Since October 2021

Bamboozld Sustainability Actions

OKEOTEX-100 STANDARD

Bamboozld fibres are dyed under strict guidelines as set out int the REACH standards for responsible textile production. All our yarns are manufactured using OKEOTEX-100 Standards ensuring no harmful chemicals are used.

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CONSTANT SEARCH FOR IMPROVEMENT - RECYCLED PACKAGING

Our packaging was originally paper packaging with a plastic hook and plastic Gimble pin. The plastic hook was first use plastic, and was packed into polybags for transportation. We then moved to a recycled card for our packaging, evolving the design by removing the plastic hook and replacing it with a sewing method (cotton thread) for attaching the header cards to the socks. To hold 3 pairs of socks together we used a paper wrap and a recyclable PU liner for the shipping cartons. This liner was able to protect the products during shipping. Our packaging change resulted in the removal of over 900,000 plastic hooks from circulation annually and we said goodbye to 300,000 polybags and a gazillion gimble pins. While we were happy with these stats, we were not satisfied it was enough. We did find that unfortunately, in the current market, there are no products that are 100% biodegradable in terms of plastic bagging for carton liners or shipping bags – many claim to be Biodegradable but none have been proven to pass the residue tests that can confirm they leave behind no trace elements. Since we don’t know for sure that they cannot be reabsorbed into the food chain, we choose to avoid them in favour of recyclable materials that we know can at least have another life and not cause harm to animals or humans.

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ORGANIC BAMBOO

Bamboo has a natural pesticide (Bamboo kun) which means no chemicals are used in growing or harvesting our bamboo, providing a cleaner, safer environment. Sustainably sourced, this wonder fibre can grow up to 4ft a day. Every part of the plant is used in manufacturing super comfy, luxuriously soft and breathable eco-friendly garments.

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THREAD TOGETHER

We partner with Thread Together to support vulnerable people and protect the planet. Thanks to the help of Bamboozld and many other wonderful organisations, Thread Together have redistributed over 1.2 million items of clothing to women fleeing domestic violence, individuals impacted by floods, people experiencing homelessness, new arrivals to our country and many others doing it tough.

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PULL UP YOUR SOCKS FOR CONSERVATION

Bamboozld is excited to launch our new Zoo Conservation Athletic Socks! A combined initiative with Australian and New Zealand zoos bringing together fashion and conservation in a unique and impactful way. These extraordinary socks showcase captivating designs inspired by the diverse animal species found in our precious zoos and represent a commitment to the conservation efforts to protect these incredible animals. Bamboozld aims to raise awareness of wildlife conservation by donating $1.00 from every purchase to a participating zoo to pay forward to their conservation fund of choice protecting endangered animals and their habitats.

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