Supply Chain
At Pacific Gear, all of our products are proudly crafted from a sustainable supply chain, along with high standards in producing each piece of apparel. Discover more about our supply chain below.
Sustainable Farming
The supply chain at Pacific Gear begins with our cotton farmers. Our cotton comes from eco-friendly farms that implement sustainable and fair practices when producing the raw materials we use in our apparel.
The farms producing our raw materials are currently up to date with ISO 9001-2015 (International Organization for Standardization) quality managements systems, and are certified by third-party verifiers. This certification is based on global standardized principles.
Grandeur Ginning
The method of ginning used in our cotton production is related to the length of the cotton fibers, called staples.
Short staple cotton measuring between 3/8” and 15/16”, is commonly used because of its easier requirements. However, we use Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, with fibers ranging between 1-3/16” to 2-1/2.”
Accordingly, ELS cotton requires unique spinning and weaving techniques, as the staple length increases. Yet, this results in the softer and silkier cotton, which you will find in our apparel.
It is important for the fiber length to be maintained through the ginning, spinning, and weaving process, as longer fiber length results in smoother surfaces with fewer exposed fiber ends.
Therefore, ELS cotton will not pill or tear as much and may even become softer over time.
Note: ELS Cotton will only be available in our t-shirts, which will be available at a later date.
Exquisite Yarn
The cotton used in Pacific Gear apparel begins with ring-spun, combed cotton yarn. Accordingly, ring-spun, combed yarn is considered the standard for high-quality cotton apparel as it creates a longer, smoother yarn.
Fair Working Conditions - WRAP Certified
The team members involved in the production of our apparel are provided safe and equitable workplaces, which are updated through independent, third-party certificates (updated regularly).
The factories producing our apparel meet requirements on working and social conditions which are equivalent to leading social sustainability standards.
Our apparel is produced in WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) certified factories, which represent industry examples of social responsibility to their employees. The WRAP certification is a sophisticated facility-based model which has become the world’s largest independent social compliance certification program for the apparel and textile industry.
WRAP ensures all facilities are in compliance with their 12 principles. These principles include: ensuring facilities will comply with laws and regulations in all locations where they conduct business, facilities will prohibit forced labour, child labour, discrimination, and harassment/abuse, focusing on fair compensation and benefits, fair hours worked, and a focus on health and safety.
The other principles include freedom of association and collective bargaining, comply with environmental and customs rules, and ensure security for the workplace.