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FIRST BASE Sustainability Actions

Moved away from plastics

Since 2015 we have been actively moving towards sustainability in both big and small aspects of the brand. Plastic is a killer... literally so we made the conscious choice to move away from traditional plastics in our packaging way back in 2015. All of our poly bags are made from D2W biodegradable plastic, which will degrade completely within 3-5 years and leave no harmful traces in the environment.

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Switched to compostable satchels

We ditched using recycled paper satchels for our ecommerce parcels to compostable satchels that are tougher, waterproof and flexible. Made from renewal plants and PBAT they not only deliver your gear safely to you but they're super eco-friendly!

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Uses recycled paper materials

We also moved over to recycled paper for all our swing tags, invoices, care cards and even the string on our swing tags. So, you can close the loop and recycle your entire order.

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Works with zero waste factories

We strive to work with factories and mills that are committed to zero waste. Throughout the garment production process there is a level of yarn and fabric wastage that occurs, and our factories seek to reuse, recycle or repurpose this ‘wastage’ so that it doesn’t end up in land fill.

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Uses certified organic cotton

We made the switch to 100% certified organic cotton. The cotton we use is grown in Indore, India and exported in its’ raw form to China where it is then spun into yarn. It is then inspected & assessed according to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) & certified by the Control Union Certifications.

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Uses GOTS dyes and inks

In addition to using organic cotton, all of our coloured basics use GOTS dyes and inks, so you can shop our gear knowing that you’re supporting a product that is legit.

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Offers recycled nylon activewear

We are stoked to be able to deliver a selection of high-performance activewear in a variety of recycled fabrications. By utilizing innovative recycled fibres that are made from products containing nylon that have reached the end of their days, we are able to offer 78% recycled nylon activewear.

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Uses bamboo in products

This epic plant grows in tropical climates and is super hardy, not needing pesticides or herbicides to grow well. It is one of the fastest growing plants and once harvested it can replenish itself within a year. It’s produced without the use of toxic chemicals & no polluting residues remain in the cloth when it finally wears out.

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Ethically audited factories

Our garments are manufactured in various parts of Vietnam and China and are proudly ethically produced. All our factories are audited by a third party to ensure that they are WRAP (World Responsible Accredited Production) compliant. Our factories are audited bi-annually to ensure that these standards are upheld.

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