We have a four-pronged, holistic CSR approach that is in line with our brand values:
- SustainabilityWe commit to making a difference in our local and global ecosystems beyond the sustainable innovations in our products.
TREEDOM - we proudly support Treedom, the first platform that allows you to plant a tree from a distance and follow its story online. All trees are planted by local farmers and bring environmental, social, and financial benefits to their communities. Since 2019, Ultrafabrics has expanded our forest as part of our ongoing commitment to conservation of resources and local biodiversity.
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RIVERKEEPER - every year, Riverkeeper organizes the largest river shoreline clean up in New York. Ultrafabrics sponsored a Sweep Site in Sleepy Hollow, NY that brought together 47 volunteers, including 9 Ultrafabrics staff members. Together, we cleaned up 885 pounds of debris, including 100 plastic bottles, Styrofoam, construction insulation, and microplastics. By collecting data from cleanups, Riverkeeper is working to advocate for stronger strategies and policies that aim to mitigate waste pollution in the Hudson River watershed. Ultrafabrics proudly provides our customers with sophisticated fabrics that offer a high performing and sustainable alternative to animal-based products. Our innovative materials conserve resources and protect the wellbeing of people and the planet, while meeting the demands of comfort and durability.
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Continuing our journey to achieve our ambitious sustainability goals, we are proud to be the first and only polyurethane material to incorporate TENCEL™ Modal fibers as a backcloth.
- Scholarship
We commit to supporting the next generation of future-focused designers succeed. Our USA and UK-based scholarships reflect our commitment to sustainability by supporting design or engineering students that are dedicated to innovative, sustainable solutions for the future.
We sponsored a £1000 award at the prestigious New Designers show in June, an annual showcase of UK’s most innovative, emerging design talent.
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We are proud to announce that Shivani Handa and Tinashe Sandy are the winners of our first Sustainable Design Scholarships!
- Local CommunityWe commit to connecting with our local community while engaging our employees.
FEEDING WESTCHESTER – in February 2024, members of our team donated time to pack about 750 bags of fresh produce for the Feeding United Home Deliveries program, aiming to offset student hunger with healthy food. We also packed an additional 279 bags for the Food is Medicine program, an initiative to introduce healing through healthy food.
In June 2024, our team went back and packed an additional 912 bags of dry goods for the Food Is Medicine program. Upcoming initiatives include a cleanup with Westchester Parks Foundation and Surfers Against Sewage in UK. - Material DonationWe commit to redirecting unusable goods away from landfill. Inspired by the Japanese concept of finding the intrinsic value in unwanted materials, we proudly donate our products to extend their life cycle and support the creative vision of local artisans.
Since 2018 we have donated over 30,000 yards to a variety of charitable organizations.
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