Our responsibility to future generations
"Sustainability" to us means living our best lives without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive. Newport Knits views this as a three tiered effort involving environmental, community, and social concerns.
Environmental Sustainability
Restricted Chemicals
Our vendors and suppliers are expected to follow our chemical management standards and material testing requirements.
Recycled Raw Materials
Recycled Packaging Materials
Community Sustainability
THE HEART INSTITUTE
The Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the top-ranked pediatric heart programs in the nation - with a long history of exceptional and innovative care for the most complex pediatric cardiac conditions.
Their mission is to support heart families and help give the Heart Institute the best tools to care for children by pursuing advances in care, improving outcomes, and helping families whose children face complex heart conditions.
February is ♥ Month
As you can tell, this is a topic near and dear to our hearts. Keep an eye our for a Limited Edition Heart Institute X Newport Knits Heart Month Sweater, with proceeds benefitting CHLA's Heart Institute.
Social Sustainability
Our suppliers committ to our approved code of conduct, which covers the following areas:
- No Child Labor
- No Forced Labor
- No Harassment or Abuse
- No Discrimination
- Freedom of Association
- Health and Safety
- Environment
- Fair Compensation
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
COTTON, SUSTAINABLE
- No intentional use of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan cotton
- Xinjiang / XPCC Cotton Ban
POLYESTER, RECYCLED
- While pending specific certifications, our polyester is ethically and sustainably sourced.
ANIMAL PRODUCTS
- We strictly prohibit the use of real animal fur in all of its products.
- We also prohibit the use of animal testing on our products.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
10% of our net income is directed to charity including
- CHLA
- Mater Dei High School
- Newport Harbor High School
- CDM High School
- JSerra High School
- Orange Lutheran High School