Crafted from a blend of recycled Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton scraps and recycled PET bottles, the EcoMax Tee is 100-percent recycled from fabric to thread. Photo courtesy of BELLA+CANVAS
Los Angeles — BELLA+CANVAS has released its first-ever Impact Report, establishing a baseline for sustainability in wholesale apparel manufacturing. The 2024 report details company performance and future goals across three sustainability pillars: People, Planet, and Product.
BELLA+CANVAS Key 2024 Results:
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Achieved FLA Accreditation and WRAP Certification across U.S. and contracted sewing facilities
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Conducted its first greenhouse gas inventory and product lifecycle assessment
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Expanded renewable energy with 1.1 MWh rooftop solar in Maryland and 1 MWh in Nicaragua
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Launched the EcoMax Tee, made of 100% recycled materials and GRS Certified
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Contributed $500,000+ in donations, logged 5,900 volunteer hours, and donated 43,000 T-shirts
The company’s sustainability governance is led by its Global Sustainability Executive Committee, ensuring sustainability strategies are integrated throughout operations. Reporting follows industry best-practice frameworks for accountability and transparency.
“Transparency, innovation, and collaboration will define the apparel leaders of tomorrow,” said Norm Hullinger, President of BELLA+CANVAS. “This report is our commitment to leading that change.”
The 2024 Impact Report is available to industry stakeholders here.
