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Our Promise to the Planet

Sustainable Materials, Ethical Practices, Circular Impact

A Note From Our Co-Founder:

I believe transparency is the key to everything. We're open about the effort that goes into creating our products and all the hands they touch. Making something as simple as a pair of leggings isn't so simple if you want to make it sustainably. That's why we share the many micro-decisions that go into our product development process at Girlfriend Collective. Our customers want, and have a right, to know what goes into creating the clothes they wear and love.

Quang Dinh
Girlfriend Collective Co-Founder

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Recycled Materials

Not to brag, but in 2016 Girlfriend Collective was among the first to make performance activewear from recycled materials. Since then, we’ve perfected our range made from post-consumer plastic waste. It includes five core premium recycled fabrics: Compressive, FLOAT, Reset, Luxe, and SuperTrack. (Pro tip: head to our Fabric Guide to discover your fave). 

We’re always interested in new sustainable fabrics, and will occasionally introduce them to our collections. If (and only if) they get your seal of approval, we’ll add them to our core offering.

100% of our collections use over 75% recycled polyester

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Ethical Manufacturing

We think it’s important to know and care about the people who make your clothes. Making garments is labor intensive. From weaving to cutting, to sewing, it takes around 14 pairs of hands to make our leggings. We believe they should be taken care of. From the very start, we committed to ethical manufacturing that looks after people and the planet.

Toxic-Free Clothes

Better for the planet, better for your health

There can be a lot of scary stuff hiding in the fibers of your clothing like BPAs, BPS, and PFAs.It can be confusing to know what’s what, so here’s a quick rundown.

  • BPA is a chemical found in tough plastics like shatterproof windows called polycarbonates. Meanwhile, BPS is another chemical found in hard polyethersulfone plastics and synthetic fibers. It can also be used to make colors last longer in some fabrics. 

     The main concern with BPA and BPS is they're linked to being endocrine disruptors - something that could mess with our hormones. They can leach out when exposed to heat, water, or oils. A.K.A everything our bodies produce.  

    We don't use polycarbonate plastics. The post-consumer plastic we use is polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, which doesn't contain BPA or BPS. We repeat: it does not contain BPA or BPS. PET has been tested for over 30 years for its safety in water bottles and food containers. We say, if it's safe for your sandwich, it's safe for your legs.

  • PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals' because they're super persistent in our environment and bodies, have also been linked to health issues. They're commonly found in water-resistant fabrics like rain jackets, umbrellas, and tents. So, it's important to check. And, we've done the hard work for you.

    We did a PFAS test with Bureau Veritas on all our core fabrics (Compressive, FLOAT, ReSet, Luxe, and our Ripstop windbreakers) which all came back Not Detected. We also tested for total fluorine while we were at it. And yep, that came back negative too.

  • All our recycled fabric is certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, the world’s leader in testing fabrics to regulate harmful substances. They make sure every fabric’s origin and contents are totally upfront, so we know exactly what goes into our textiles and you know exactly what you’re putting on your body.

  • Simple. Recycled polyester is naturally sweat-wicking. Plus, our yarn is woven with a specific width and cross-section that keeps your pits looking dry while adding the stretchiness and comfort you love. 

    If we ever do apply a hydrophilic layer to our fabrics (that means water-resistant) then we only use products with Bluesign certification. What’s that? It’s an internationally recognized standard that guarantees the lowest possible impact on people and the planet. Getting Bluesign certified aint easy, so you know it’s legit. 

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