Sustainability Promise

JF Fabrics is committed to sustainable practices that reach beyond our products and encompass our entire supply chain. We strive to create a positive impact and choose partners who align with our values. Recognizing that sustainability is an ongoing journey, we are always exploring ways to improve.

Our team is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to ensure a greener, more inclusive future. Achieving this, however, is not a solo endeavor – we rely on the collaboration of our suppliers, employees, customers, and the community.

Together, we are building a sustainable future for generations to come. 

Our Practices

Product 

Textiles have a measurable impact on the environment worldwide therefore we choose to work with suppliers and manufactures who align with our values, inspiring change and making continual improvements in their  carbon footprint and manufacturing practices. These initiatives include,

Water Stewardship
  • Reducing water waste by using state-of-the-art foam finishing to apply performance finishes saving hundreds of thousands of gallons of water per year.
  • Waste water recycling
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Using cotton and natural fibers that have been grown using sustainable farming practices.
Recycling
  • Use of certified GRS recycled yarns in the production of textiles
  • Post industrial, recycled cotton and polyester yarns are made from apparel waste and processed into usable fibers
  • Down cycle fabric fiber waste
  • Re-use of fabric tubes
  • Use of recycled packaging materials
Energy Reduction
  • Led lighting and use of motion sensors to conserve power
  • Use of Solar Power
  • Use carts and bicycles on mill campuses rather than powered vehicles
  • On site charging stations for electric vehicles
Fair Labour Practices
  • Ensure equal opportunity and equal pay for all
  • Ensuring mill partners are registered under the wage act and employees are given salaries, health insurance and pensions as per government guidelines MSME
  • Strict enforcement of no forced or child labor
Giving back to community in developing countries
  • Many manufacturers provide education scholarships for children of all employees therefore ensuring access to education and community betterment
  • Female employees have access to free hygiene products for themselves and their family therefore improving their quality of life
  • Participate in food programs and donate to charities focused on providing medical assistance to underprivileged communities

 

Many of these practices are govern by the following associations: 

Oeko-tex – Standard 100
Global Recycling Standard
Eco Friendly Fabrics
ISO 14001 – Environmental management
BCI Better Cotton Initiative

Environmental

We continually strive to reduce the environmental impact of JF Fabrics internal operations

  • Invested in supply chain tool allowing us to forecast demand thereby allowing us to choose reduced emission freight options
  • Keeping moderate to high stock levels in north America to reduce carbon footprint
  • Encourage memo repurposing rather than returning
  • Invest in digital catalogues, reducing waste and emissions
  • 95% paperless corporate office
  • 99% of packaging and shipping materials are made from recyclable material
  • Choosing primary shipping/freight providers who are committed to strong environmental goals
  • Strong ethnically diverse, 40% and women in full time management positions 30%, by 2025
  • 34+ million trees planted with a goal of 50 million by 2030
  • Investment in e vehicles and e bikes

Sustainability | About UPS

  • Committed to Net Zero emissions by 2050

Environment – First in logistics: The path to a zero carbon future | Kuehne+Nagel (kuehne-nagel.com)

  • 100+ million kilometers with e vehicles
  • 86% of energy from renewable sources
  • Invest 1% of their net profits each year to make a lasting impact in our communities

To learn more, visit Sustainability – DHL – Canada

Social

Fundamentally we believe in the enrichment of our employees and invest in developing our team’s knowledge and personal development and encouraging others to do the same

  • Promoting an inclusive work environment that is multi generational, multi cultural and tolerance for all gender identities
  • Nurturing female talent and diversity throughout all levels of our business.
  • Support our employees in their efforts towards personal and professional improvement
  • Provide decent economic growth for ourselves and our partners
  • Support various community efforts: specifically focused on women and children in need
  • Educate employees and the Design community to make sustainable choices and consider upcycling, restoring or donating
  • Ethical product and supply chain sourcing