CARVICO - ECONYL®
A 100% recycled yarn used in their leggings and tops. It’s made from rescued ocean waste like discarded fishing nets as well as plastic bottles from landfill, with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
Sustainability comes as standard at Ran By Nature, but they care about people and production just as much as the planet. Being an ethical business with integrity means everything to them, they always stand by their word, and stay true to their mission of giving people from all backgrounds, ages and sizes the confidence to enjoy exercise in nature.
Based around their core beliefs as a business, their code of conduct holds themselves and everyone they work with to the highest standards. To make sure that their products are made by workers who are paid fairly, they visit their manufacturing facilities. They make sure that their manufacturers pay at least the local living wage or more. They also make sure to check on them every year.
You can trust that anyone who works with Ran by Nature is always safe, healthy and paid a fair wage. From the people who make their garments, down to the freelancers who help design their graphics and logos, everyone is treated fairly, kindly and respectfully.
They support the UN’s sustainable development goals.
In particular:
Goal 5 - Empower women and girls and ensure their equal rights.
Goal 10 - Reduce inequalities
They also work in line with the Fair Labor Association’s code of conduct, respecting the International Labour Organisations five fundamental principles and rights at work, as well as The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the The United Nations Global Compact.
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A huge part of their mission is about giving back and including everyone. They have pledged £1 from every order to charity.
Their dream is to become a B corp so they can put all of their profits back into charities and initiatives that get underrepresented groups into sports and activity. Maybe that’s funding a disabled person to become a personal trainer or helping to sponsor a BAME swimming club in the UK.
Ran by Nature are committed to sourcing the most innovative, durable and sustainable activewear. From fabric to thread, they keep nature at the heart of everything they create.
They would never create a product that compromises the planet in any way. They are continually assessing the environmental impact of everything they do, and think of nature first when choosing fabrics, packaging and trims.
They support the UN’s sustainable development goals.
in particular:
Goal 12 - Responsible production and consumption
Goal 13 - Climate action
Goal 15 - Plant a tree and help protect the environment
They always offset their carbon emissions by planting trees in collaboration with Tree Sisters and Trees For Life, and donating a percentage of their profits to charities working for equal rights.
Ran by Nature will never use animal products. They recognise the five freedoms of animal welfare and they ban all fur and exotic animal skin.
A 100% recycled yarn used in their leggings and tops. It’s made from rescued ocean waste like discarded fishing nets as well as plastic bottles from landfill, with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
The world's first biodegradable polyamide yarn, used to make their shorts. If this material ever ends up in landfill, it will decompose in just five years. (Normal sportswear takes around 50).
If they need a zip, they always opt for the YKK Natulon®, which is made from recycled plastic bottles.
Ran by Nature use Coats EcoVerde thread (which is vegan). The only globally available 100% recycled premium performance thread with OEKO-TEX Standard 100
To give their athleisure some stretch they add organic eco-elastic from James Tailoring. It’s made in Austria, biodegradable and plastic-free. They also use natural rubber, which is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified and manufactured in Spain.
The hang tags, care labels, and neck tape are FSC recycled paper, organic cotton and recycled polyester with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.