Showers Pass manufactures quality sportswear from recycled materials.
Portland, Oregon — Here’s what they say about the clothing industry. This is from Linda Greer, who is on the National Resources Defense Council. About half of the world’s clothing is made in China, and the bright dyes that color that clothing end up in rivers.
The process of making clothing is toxic to the environment, but a company based in southeastern Portland is trying to change that. We are committed to delivering your gear.
“The best way to reduce the environmental impact of our products is to extend their lifespan,” says product manager George Dolack. “It’s not enough, but it’s an important consideration because two of his jackets are always more impactful than one.”
In 2019, Showers Pass on Southeast 6th Avenue and Southeast Lincoln Street promised to make gear entirely from recycled materials.
“Having real stakes on the ground along with the timeline adds to the sense of urgency,” says Dolack.
That urgency extends not only to sourcing better materials, but also to using cleaner methods and reducing energy consumption and packaging.
Treating animals humanely and caring for the land on which they grow is also a top priority. Showerpass has joined many companies around the world in using only wool that meets responsible wool standards. The standard is defined by the Textile Exchange as “an international voluntary standard addressing the chain of animal welfare and wool management on sheep farms”.
“A big part of our commitment to sustainability over the years has been to create durable, long-lasting products,” Druck said.
From collar to liner to seams to fully recycled zippers, our popular Eco Light Jacket has been designed with every detail in mind, including a retail price of over $300. Price and sustainability are balancing acts.
“You can’t change the world if you quit the business first,” says Dolack. “When we commit to something, we have to know it’s a good thing.”
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