Activewear with a future
Sustainability is our philosophy, activewear is our expression.
Living on Sydney’s northern beaches, we’ve always had a close connection with nature. Seeing plastic and other rubbish washed up on the sand brought home the impact people we are having on the planet. We knew we wanted to make a difference and to start a conversation with our customers. Our goal is to step lighter on the planet we love and design activewear for the future, putting purpose before profits.
Our Sustainability
Our journey to sustainability started with a pledge that everything we made would be made to last. We want your pair of Dharma Bums leggings to end up on hot rotation in your gym bag, not in landfill. Our innovative, sustainable fabrics and skilled workmanship ensure our garments last the distance.
But our pledge to sustainability goes beyond our fabrics and designs.We strive to have a minimal footprint across our entire business. From the water we use to the packaging we produce; every decision is taken with a view to reducing our impact on the planet. An example of this, is our off cut fabric, rather than going to land fill it is recycled into stuffing for boxing bags.
While we are passionate about sustainability, we still have a way to go. We are constantly learning, growing and changing. We are inspired and supported by our committed community, who share our vision and our part of our journey. We could not do this on our own.
SUPIMA COTTON
Supima Cotton s a beautifully natural and durable all-cotton fibre that feels like silk and has a luxe lustre.
Lenzing Modal
Lenzing Modal is a soft and luxurious fibre made from sustainable raw beechwood.
Modal fibres can be reverted back into nature as they are certified as compostable and biodegradable.
Recycled Fabrics
Recycled Fabrics made with post-consumer recycled P.E.T water bottles
Don't call us Plastic
We strive to have a minimal footprint across our entire business. From the water we use to the packaging we produce; every decision is taken with a view to reducing our impact on the planet. Our garment and mailer bags are made from 100% sustainable sourced plant based fibers. This makes them home compostable and biodegradable.
They meet Australian Standard (AS 5810-2010) for Home Compostability which means that conform to the Home Composting Australian Standard AS 5810-2010 are verified by the Australiasian Bioplastics Association.
Dispose of them in your home compost and they will start to breakdown within 90 days. Turning your compost regularly will help speed up the process!
If you do not home compost, do not worry! You can contact your local council and find out what they have available. If they do end up in landfill they will still biodegrade.
It the small things we do that make the difference!
We wanted to make sure we did this with minimal pollution to the planet. We set about finding the best mills to help us with this. We make sure that any water used in the dye process is cleaned up to 40 times before it is released back into the waterways to ensure nothing is polluted.
INSPIRED CONFIDENCE
Dharma Bums textiles are accredited by the world’s highest standards:
We wanted to make sure we did this with minimal pollution to the planet. We set about finding the best mills to help us with this. We make sure that any water used in the dye process is cleaned up to 40 times before it is released back into the waterways to ensure nothing is polluted.
We wanted to make sure we did this with minimal pollution to the planet. We set about finding the best mills to help us with this. We make sure that any water used in the dye process is cleaned up to 40 times before it is released back into the waterways to ensure nothing is polluted.
We wanted to make sure we did this with minimal pollution to the planet. We set about finding the best mills to help us with this. We make sure that any water used in the dye process is cleaned up to 40 times before it is released back into the waterways to ensure nothing is polluted.
The BSCI code of conduct has 11 principles aimed at making the garment making industry a fair and safe place to work. Transparency is important to us, and we think you should know and understand where their clothes are made.