eco-responsible packaging should be a global standard, not a marketing ploy
In an industry whose carbon footprint falls just behind the oil industry, eco-responsible packaging is only the bare minimum. As consumers, we need to demand supply chain transparency. Without certified eco-fabrics, avoiding over-production, & brand accountability to ensure safe, fair labor with global partners, will we never even begin to tip the needle towards true change.
There will never be 'true sustainability' without ethical manufacturing
While roughly only 2% of the clothing we wear is still being produced in the US, Delta + Oak prioritizes fair labor & reduced carbon footprint over profit margins by producing in New York. Our manufacturing partners are factories that our Co-CEO, Rhonda Puccini, has fostered strong bonds with for over 15 years. We see our labor force that sews our garments as business partners, rather than just an external link in our supply chain where we can reduce cost. While raw materials and transit costs consistently increase, labor is where most companies continue cutting cost to maintain margins.