Patagonia is such a great company. I just came across their Footprint Project where you can choose one of their products, take an interactive tour of how it is made, and then read about The Good and The Bad about the product, as well as how Patagonia is trying to improve themselves.
For example their board shorts are
- Designed first in Ventura, CA.
- The nylon fabric is acquired in Nagoya, Japan.
- The fabric is shipped to Ho Chi Mingh City, Vietman to be sewn in a factory that meets Patagonia’s four-fold criteria for quality craftsmanship, competitive pricing, strong environmental standards, and fair labor practices.
- Then the boardshorts are shipped to Reno, Nevada to Patagonia’s LEED Certified Distribution Center.
I love the transparency.
