MATERIALS AND ETHICAL PRODUCTION


Preferred Materials


Following Liz and Royal’s lifelong commitment to the environment, Royal Robbins creates functional, high-quality designs to outfit you for a lifetime of adventure. From the materials we choose to the factories we partner with, we work diligently to reduce emissions, eliminate toxins, promote planetary health, and protect the people who make our products.


Made Without PFAS

 

We have been on a journey to eliminate PFAS since 2018, and successfully ended all intentional sourcing of PFAS in 2020. We know this work isn’t done and PFAS still exist in our industry, leading to risk of contamination or unintentional use. As a leader in the elimination of PFAS, we are excited for other brands to join our quest to end the use of carcinogenic substances in the industry.

RWS WOOL

In 2022, we committed to source 50% of wool used in our products from RWS certified sources by 2025 The Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) describes and certifies animal welfare and land management practices in wool product and tracks the certified material from farm to final product.  

As of Fall 2024, all of our wool suppliers are certified to the RWS standard.

TENCEL™ MODAL

We use 100% FSC or PEFC Certified sources of wood pulp in our TENCEL™ Modal styles. Composed of natural material, TENCEL™  Modal fibers are made with wood sourced from sustainably managed forests.

ORGANIC AND PREFERRED COTTON

Organic and preferred cotton is grown using lower-impact practices compared to conventional cotton farming. For example, organic cotton is grown without pesticides or herbicides. Our target goal is for all cotton in our line to be organic or preferred by 2025.

HEMP

Our hemp fibers have a dual focus: natural performance and sustainability through lower land use intensity than conventional cotton. Due to the nature of the crop, hemp has little need for pesticides, herbicides, or irrigation, and its deep root structure can help replenish the soil.

RECYCLED POLYESTER AND RECYCLED NYLON

Recycled poly and nylon divert waste from PET bottles and pre-consumer textile sources, respectively. These repurposed fibers serve as a high-quality performance alternative to virgin synthetics.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ETHICAL PRODUCTION

Fair Labor Association

The Fair Labor Association is a multi-stakeholder organization, focused on promoting workers’ rights and improving working conditions globally. Using their tools and resources, we continuously improve our approach to ethical sourcing.

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Higg Index

The Higg Index enables brands, retailers, and manufacturers of all sizes to accurately measure their sustainability performance. Our use of the tools helps us understand the sustainability of our value chain and identify areas for improvement.

Animal Welfare

We are committed to the ethical treatment of animals. Read our full Animal Welfare Policy.

The Royal Robbins Way

The Royal Robbins Way is the management tool designed to guide our sustainability journey. Click to read the full Royal Robbins Way.

The Supplier Code of Conduct

We believe that strong partnerships are essential to sustainable business. We hold our partners and ourselves to high ethical standards. Click to read our full Supplier Code of Conduct.

CSR Report

We annually report our progress through our parent company Fenix Outdoor Group. Click link to read full report.