RE/SPONSIBILITY

RE/DONE’s pillars of responsibility outline our current set of ethics regarding product, process, and planet. At each touchpoint, we regularly seek to reevaluate our operating standards in an effort to minimize our impact on the environment, while honoring the quality and craftsmanship our garments have been made with from the start. As one of the largest single fashion players distributing upcycled products, RE/DONE’s sales volume is over half upcycled and recycled, and has pushed the industry as a whole toward a more sustainable future.

RE/SPONSIBILITY

RE/DONE’s pillars of responsibility outline our current set of ethics regarding product, process, and planet. At each touchpoint, we regularly seek to reevaluate our operating standards in an effort to minimize our impact on the environment, while honoring the quality and craftsmanship our garments have been made with from the start. As one of the largest single fashion players distributing upcycled products, RE/DONE’s sales volume is over half upcycled and recycled, and has pushed the industry as a whole toward a more sustainable future.

UPCYCLED

In 2014, RE/DONE began with the original concept of upcycling vintage Levi’s into modern fits, employing preloved raw goods to create brand new styles while extending the life of stagnant stock. Each style is reconstructed by hand and is meant to stand the test of time. RE/DONE sources their vintage Levi’s from raghouses around the United States, handpicking each pair, buying thousands of discarded jeans at once. The production of RE/DONE | Levi’s styles use no water aside from the initial sanitization process of raw goods. Thus far, RE/DONE has upcycled over 200,000 pairs of vintage Levi’s, saving 1.75 million gallons of water. In

2016, RE/DONE partnered with Champion to launch a capsule of crewnecks and hoodies upcycled from their vintage sweatshirts. In 2020, RE/DONE furthered their upcycled sweatshirt program to include reconstructed crewnecks with our best selling graphics. 

Beyond jeans and sweats, RE/DONE has pioneered the expansion of the upcycle movement into categories such as leather, ready-to-wear, and footwear. In Summer 2022, we launched the Tire Tread Sandal, our first shoe utilizing upcycled tires that do not pass quality control tests for road usage.

UPCYCLED

In 2014, RE/DONE began with the original concept of upcycling vintage Levi’s into modern fits, employing preloved raw goods to create brand new styles while extending the life of stagnant stock. Each style is reconstructed by hand and is meant to stand the test of time. RE/DONE sources their vintage Levi’s from raghouses around the United States, handpicking each pair, buying thousands of discarded jeans at once. The production of RE/DONE | Levi’s styles use no water aside from the initial sanitization process of raw goods. Thus far, RE/DONE has upcycled over 200,000 pairs of vintage Levi’s, saving 1.75 million gallons of water. In

2016, RE/DONE partnered with Champion to launch a capsule of crewnecks and hoodies upcycled from their vintage sweatshirts. In 2020, RE/DONE furthered their upcycled sweatshirt program to include reconstructed crewnecks with our best selling graphics. 

Beyond jeans and sweats, RE/DONE has pioneered the expansion of the upcycle movement into categories such as leather, ready-to-wear, and footwear. In Summer 2022, we launched the Tire Tread Sandal, our first shoe utilizing upcycled tires that do not pass quality control tests for road usage.

RECYCLE + REGENERATIVE

RE/DONE launched their first ever tee, made from 30% recycled cotton, in 2016 in collaboration with Hanes, which soon after gained a cult following. The RE/DONE | Hanes recycled heritage cotton is utilized in the majority of the brand’s tees. To date, RE/DONE has sold over 120,000 recycled heritage cotton t-shirts.

In early 2020, RE/DONE launched their second recycled t-shirt fabric with Hanes, this time a 50% recycled polyester cotton blend. In 2021, RE/DONE launched two additional new recycled t-shirt fabrics; a variegated rib fabric composed of 47% pre-consumer recycled cotton, 47% organic cotton, and 6% spandex and a recycled jersey consisting of 50% pre-consumer recycled cotton and 50% post-consumer recycled polyester. In 2023, RE/DONE launched their most sustainable Hanes fabrics yet: a slinky rib constructed from low-impact Hemp, as well as an ultra-luxe 50% organic and 50% recycled cotton blend. In 2024, RE/DONE will launch their C4 Hanes fabric, which is woven from Cali-grown regenerative cotton. 

In Summer of 2021, RE/DONE launched their first ever jean made using recycled cotton for a collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Since, we have utilized recycled cotton blends in over half of our stretch styles, organic cotton denim in over half of our rigid styles, and 36% Lyocell in our Flow fabric. Lyocell uses far less water than cotton, is completely biodegradable, and is fully derived from renewable resources.

RECYCLE + REGENERATIVE

RE/DONE launched their first ever tee, made from 30% recycled cotton, in 2016 in collaboration with Hanes, which soon after gained a cult following. The RE/DONE | Hanes recycled heritage cotton is utilized in the majority of the brand’s tees. To date, RE/DONE has sold over 120,000 recycled heritage cotton t-shirts.

In early 2020, RE/DONE launched their second recycled t-shirt fabric with Hanes, this time a 50% recycled polyester cotton blend. In 2021, RE/DONE launched two additional new recycled t-shirt fabrics; a variegated rib fabric composed of 47% pre-consumer recycled cotton, 47% organic cotton, and 6% spandex and a recycled jersey consisting of 50% pre-consumer recycled cotton and 50% post-consumer recycled polyester. In 2023, RE/DONE launched their most sustainable Hanes fabrics yet: a slinky rib constructed from low-impact Hemp, as well as an ultra-luxe 50% organic and 50% recycled cotton blend. In 2024, RE/DONE will launch their C4 Hanes fabric, which is woven from Cali-grown regenerative cotton. 

In Summer of 2021, RE/DONE launched their first ever jean made using recycled cotton for a collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Since, we have utilized recycled cotton blends in over half of our stretch styles, organic cotton denim in over half of our rigid styles, and 36% Lyocell in our Flow fabric. Lyocell uses far less water than cotton, is completely biodegradable, and is fully derived from renewable resources.

REFURBISHED

In Fall 2023, RE/DONE launched their first ever capsule of refurbished leather jackets for both men and women. Refurbishing is the concept of updating a vintage garment while maintaining the integrity of the original piece. From replacing the lining to adding authentic embellishments and trim, each piece is transformed without losing the essence and character of the original vintage garment. In 2024, RE/DONE will expand their Refurbish program to include additional product categories.

REFURBISHED

In Fall 2023, RE/DONE launched their first ever capsule of refurbished leather jackets for both men and women. Refurbishing is the concept of updating a vintage garment while maintaining the integrity of the original piece. From replacing the lining to adding authentic embellishments and trim, each piece is transformed without losing the essence and character of the original vintage garment. In 2024, RE/DONE will expand their Refurbish program to include additional product categories.

MARKETPLACE

In June 2020, RE/DONE Marketplace launched online and in-store as an initiative meant to democratize access to vintage collectibles and pay homage to the objects that inspire the brand’s decades-oriented ethos. Every Marketplace drop is completely one-of-one and focused on extending the lives of rare pieces. Marketplace products have included: denim, tees, books, jackets, jewelry, belts and more. As of 2023, RE/DONE drops two Marketplace edits every month, bringing vintage back into the forefront of the fashion market.

MARKETPLACE

In June 2020, RE/DONE Marketplace launched online and in-store as an initiative meant to democratize access to vintage collectibles and pay homage to the objects that inspire the brand’s decades-oriented ethos. Every Marketplace drop is completely one-of-one and focused on extending the lives of rare pieces. Marketplace products have included: denim, tees, books, jackets, jewelry, belts and more. As of 2023, RE/DONE drops two Marketplace edits every month, bringing vintage back into the forefront of the fashion market.

FACTORY CERTIFICATIONS

RE/DONE’s Mexico-based factory recycles 27% of water used in production to irrigate their community garden, growing vegetables which are donated back to the local community and reloading the ground waters of the area. Additionally, the Mexico-based factory has phased out the use of polystretch films in all production processes, replacing it with stainless steel tables and coverings made from recycled fabric. This factory also repurposes the pumice stones used in wash processes to create eco-blocks, 90% recycled brick-like blocks with thermal insulation properties used to create housing in regional  low-income communities. RE/DONE’s Mexico-based denim factory is one of 200 factories that is Cradle To Cradle certified, a globally recognized measure of safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.  It is also a part of the Alliance For Responsible Denim, meaning it is guided by laundry experts in diagnosing their conventional washes and gaining advice to lower their environmental impact.

RE/DONE’s Turkey-based factory uses various technologies that minimize water usage in production while still achieving our iconic vintage-inspired denim washes and fade patterns. With E-flow machines, laundries can calculate the exact amount of water needed to create a specific wash. Laser technology is used to create various fade patterns, avoiding the use of harsh chemicals and pesticides in the process. Accordingly, this process reduces the amount of wash cycles needed in half, saving 3 gallons of water  per pair of denim. In addition, the Turkey-based factory recycles water used for production with a 3-stage wastewater treatment and purification system. Using this process, they are able to save and reuse 75% of the wastewater created. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they have prioritized their staff’s health & well-being by installing a new generation anti-viral ventilation system used to purify the air. RE/DONE’s Turkey-based denim factory implements an environmental and social impact assessment tool (DV EWIMSR) developed by their software team, helping to create eco-friendly washing recipes and measure CO2 footprint.

PLANET

In 2019, RE/DONE completed a complete overhaul of their packaging and trim and replaced all hang tags on garments with versions made from 100% recycled, and recyclable, cardstock. Additionally, all plastic poly bags used to individually wrap garments were overhauled and replaced with biodegradable versions made from corn. RE/DONE purchases their packaging, like these polybags, in sustainable quantities as they will completely biodegrade in six to nine months. Additionally, RE/DONE uses recycled shipping boxes made from 40% post-consumer white fibers and virgin white kraft fibers without the use of elemental chlorine. RE/DONE’s packaging conforms to legislation on chemical safety of toys and is free of all heavy metals, in conformity with Directive 94/62/EC. In 2020, RE/DONE began a carbon offset program for all orders shipped. In addition to committing to offset all future shipments, RE/DONE has retroactively offset all e-commerce shipments made in the brand’s history.

PLANET

In 2019, RE/DONE completed a complete overhaul of their packaging and trim and replaced all hang tags on garments with versions made from 100% recycled, and recyclable, cardstock. Additionally, all plastic poly bags used to individually wrap garments were overhauled and replaced with biodegradable versions made from corn. RE/DONE purchases their packaging, like these polybags, in sustainable quantities as they will completely biodegrade in six to nine months. Additionally, RE/DONE uses recycled shipping boxes made from 40% post-consumer white fibers and virgin white kraft fibers without the use of elemental chlorine. RE/DONE’s packaging conforms to legislation on chemical safety of toys and is free of all heavy metals, in conformity with Directive 94/62/EC. In 2020, RE/DONE began a carbon offset program for all orders shipped. In addition to committing to offset all future shipments, RE/DONE has retroactively offset all e-commerce shipments made in the brand’s history.