The Abode EcoPromise™
Less plastic. Less waste.
Which leads to a higher quality product for you.
Our EcoPromise™ covers every step, from the yarn we choose to the box at your door. It starts with two things we control: what we knit with, and how we knit it.
By the numbers
Zero virgin plastic in our yarn.
Most of the world's fiber is still made from virgin fossil fuels. Every yarn we knit is natural or recycled — never virgin synthetic.
0%
virgin synthetic yarn
Industry: 62% of all fiber is virgin fossil-based
100%
of our synthetics are recycled
Industry: 12% of polyester is recycled
10%
less material waste, on average
Up to 10% less on average. Knit to shape, not cut and sewn: cut-and-sew loses ~15% of fabric on the cutting-room floor.
Industry figures: Textile Exchange, Materials Market Report 2026 (2025 global fiber production). Cutting-room waste: industry estimate for cut-and-sew garments.
The problem
Most clothing is made from plastic.
Synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon are made from fossil fuels, and they shed microfibers as they're washed and worn. Today, 62% of the world's fiber is virgin fossil-based.
Most clothing is also cut from large sheets of fabric. Around 15% of that fabric is lost on the cutting-room floor before a single seam is sewn.
Our answer, part one
What we knit with
We never use virgin synthetic yarn. Our collections are built around natural fibers, and where we still use synthetics, they're recycled.
Recycled synthetics keep new plastic out of production, but they can still shed microfibers. So we're replacing them with all-natural yarns, season by season.
RWS wool
Certified to the Responsible Wool Standard, which covers animal welfare and the land sheep graze on.
Better Cotton
Sourced through Better Cotton (BCI), which supports farmers in growing cotton more responsibly.
TENCEL™ Lyocell
A plant-based fiber made from wood pulp. Soft, breathable and naturally moisture-managing.
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose
Made from certified wood with at least 50% less water and emissions than generic viscose, according to Lenzing.
Recycled polyester and nylon
Always recycled, never virgin, and being phased out in favor of all-natural yarns.
Our answer, part two
How we knit
Most clothing is cut and sewn: fabric is made in big sheets, cut into panels, and the scraps are thrown away. We start with spools of yarn and knit each piece to its final shape.
That means up to 10% less material waste on average, fewer seams, and natural stretch that moves with you.
EcoSizing
One size run for men and women. Fewer sizes to make means less overproduction and less unsold inventory.
Cut and sew
Fabric is made in sheets, cut into panels, and the offcuts are discarded.
Knit to shape
Yarn is knit directly into each shaped piece, so far less material is wasted.
Comprehensive by design
Across our whole supply chain
Sustainability isn't one decision. Here's what we do at each step, from fiber to your front door.
Raw materials
No virgin synthetic yarn. Certified wool (RWS) and cotton (Better Cotton), and wood-based fibers from Lenzing.
Processing
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, made with at least 50% less water than generic viscose.
Manufacturing
Knit to shape by our knitwear partner, for up to 10% less material waste.
Office, warehouse and shipping
A 100% solar-powered headquarters in Minnesota. Paper tags on natural twine, biodegradable bulk packaging, and biodegradable or recycled mailers. No virgin plastic.
Ongoing
Our progress, honestly
True sustainability is never finished. Here's where we are and where we're headed.
- Today
Zero virgin synthetic yarn. About 1 in 5 of our styles is all-natural.
- Fall/Winter 2027
11 of 25 styles all-natural, including new versions of the Alpine, Nomad and Portage.
- Spring/Summer 2028
About half the collection all-natural.
- The goal
All-natural yarns across the collection.
Still working on: checking every thread, trim and lining for hidden synthetics.
Your part
Care that keeps fibers in your clothes
How you care for your clothes matters too. These habits help reduce shedding and help your knitwear last for years.
Wash less
Air out knitwear between wears. Wool naturally resists odor.
Wash cold and gentle
Cold, gentle cycles are easier on fibers.
Air dry
Skip the dryer to protect shape and fibers.
Repair before replacing
A small fix keeps a favorite going.
1% for America's wilderness
1% of every sale goes to protecting America's wilderness areas, like the Boundary Waters that inspired Abode Outside.
How we think about sustainability
Our approach follows the London College of Fashion's Sustainable Fashion Framework. It looks at the environmental and human consequences of clothing across seven issues: perception, pollution, water, land use, resources, waste and wellbeing.
We focus first on culture, because buying fewer, better things is the most important change of all.
The EcoPromise
Zero virgin plastic
Natural or recycled yarns only, and no virgin plastic in our packaging.
Less material waste
Knit to shape, for up to 10% less waste on average.
Low-impact packaging
Biodegradable wherever possible, otherwise recycled.
Clean energy
A 100% solar-powered headquarters.
Less water
Fibers chosen for lower water impact, like ECOVERO™.
Happy sheep
Wool certified to the Responsible Wool Standard.
Sources: Textile Exchange, Materials Market Report 2026 (2025 global fiber production); industry estimate of cut-and-sew cutting waste; Lenzing (LENZING™ ECOVERO™ water and emissions figures).
