RSASustainability isn't a side project. It's central to everything we do. From designing recyclable products for the next adventure to protecting wild places for the next generation, we're committed to exploration without compromise.
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Scale Circularity
We are developing circular systems to recycle previously owned gear and reuse the raw materials, keeping them out of waste streams.
This year, we’re launching our first products intentionally designed for circularity. We already have initiatives helping to keep used gear out of landfills, such as our Limited Warranty repairs programme and our Clothes the Loop programme. And through the continued roll-out of our Renewed Collection, we’re giving used gear a second chance at exploration.
Move to 100% responsibly-sourced fabrics
We’re working towards making all of our products from recycled, regenerative or responsibly-sourced renewable fabrics.
This means sourcing fabrics that are derived from materials that will replenish over the course of a lifetime. We’re on track to hit our goal with all our clothing in 2025 and all footwear and equipment by 2030.
Accelerate sustainable packaging
Our goal is to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2025. In the meantime, we’re reducing the amount of product packaging and designing it to be recyclable.
We only use recycled content and/or third-party certified content (such as Forest Stewardship Council certified) for all our paper materials, like product hangtags and cardboard shipping boxes.
Minimise our suppliers’ and retailers’ environmental footprints
We’re committed to working with our suppliers to help them reduce their environmental footprint, with a goal of a 50% reduction by 2030.
We’re also partnering with retailers who share our mission and values.
Source Better
Use more materials that are recycled,responsibly-sourced renewable orregeneratively grown to help reduce ouruse of finite resources..
Minimize Waste
Generate as little waste as possible during production and put textile waste and leftover materials to use.
Maintain Durability
Craft products that work to resist damage and wear. The most sustainable piece of gear is the one you don’t have to replace.
Champion Cyclability
Design products to be more easily broken down and made into new gear at the end of their usable lives.
COMPLETE
THE CIRCLE
COMPLETE
THE CIRCLE
It’s more than a jacket.
It’s the future of exploration.
The North Face & Accademia Costume & Moda present an installation of reimagined The North Face jackets inspired by circularity, multi-functionality and playfulness, encouraging us to think differently and design better.
