We see green.

When we look to the future of garment production, we see green. We recognize the importance of incorporating environmental stewardship into every aspect of our operations and our relationships with our clients and suppliers. Cameo’s commitment to sustainability is also a commitment to ongoing innovation in order to propel our business — and yours — forward.

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Cameo is proud to make and market a variety of environmentally friendly apparel and accessories for active men, women and children. From organic fibres and recycled plastics to greener manufacturing processes, our goal is to minimize our carbon footprint at every opportunity. This includes ensuring the products in our portfolio are made to last, which goes a long way in diverting and reducing what goes into the waste stream. We have also embraced the goal of having 100% of our products contain recyclable materials by 2025.
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5.2 million

recycled plastic bottles

In 2020, we integrated the equivalent of 5.2 million recycled plastic bottles into high-quality synthetic fibres in manufacturing Cameo socks, headwear, neckwear, base layers and other knit products.

Working in conjunction with our partners, we are constantly looking for new ways and ideas to build on our environmental successes. By 2025, Cameo will surpass 30 million plastic bottles saved from oceans and landfills.

Organic Materials

We are actively exploring other avenues to produce materials using renewable plant-based fibres with a low environmental impact. Our current product offering includes fibres made from kapok, corn, seaweed and other naturally sustainable materials in addition to other regenerative alternatives. Some of these fibres also provide the additional benefit of natural technical features such as a lighter weight, thermal efficiency and moisture wicking.

Organic Materials

We are actively exploring other avenues to produce materials using renewable plant-based fibres with a low environmental impact. Our current product offering includes fibres made from kapok, corn, seaweed and other naturally sustainable materials in addition to other regenerative alternatives. Some of these fibres also provide the additional benefit of natural technical features such as a lighter weight, thermal efficiency and moisture wicking.

Cotton

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) products in the Cameo portfolio are made to comply with the world’s largest cotton sustainability program, which fosters sustainable farming practices and helps save significantly on water throughout the production cycle. We also introduced a regenerated cotton program in 2004. Forward-thinking initiatives like these not only help deliver on our sustainability ambitions, but they also make good business sense.

Wool

Recycled wool is another highly sustainable option. Apart from keeping used wool garments out of landfills, recycled wool saves a considerable amount of water and reduces the need for chemical dyes. Compared to virgin wool, recycled wool products use 500 litres (130 gallons) less water per kilogram and generate 11 kilograms (24 pounds) less carbon dioxide.

Wool

Recycled wool is another highly sustainable option. Apart from keeping used wool garments out of landfills, recycled wool saves a considerable amount of water and reduces the need for chemical dyes. Compared to virgin wool, recycled wool products use 500 litres (130 gallons) less water per kilogram and generate 11 kilograms (24 pounds) less carbon dioxide.

Synthetic fibres

The recycled synthetic fibres made from plastic bottles have sought-after properties such as enhanced moisture wicking, adaptive warming and cooling, and water repellency. And diverting this and other plastic waste from landfills translates to a whole host of environmental benefits: less contamination in our soil and oceans, reduced petroleum consumption and fewer greenhouse gases.

Packaging

We make it a point of minimizing our packaging at every step of the manufacturing and shipping process. We have set ourselves a goal of reducing overall packaging volume and are committed to using lower-impact kraft paper and/or FSC-certified materials for a smaller environmental footprint. In addition, we are enrolled in sustainable packaging stewardship programs in the aim to reduce our carbon emissions.

Packaging

We make it a point of minimizing our packaging at every step of the manufacturing and shipping process. We have set ourselves a goal of reducing overall packaging volume and are committed to using lower-impact kraft paper and/or FSC-certified materials for a smaller environmental footprint. In addition, we are enrolled in sustainable packaging stewardship programs in the aim to reduce our carbon emissions.

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