We build snowsuits to last several winters, not one — and to be made in a way we can stand behind. Here's what that means in practice.
CLOSED LOOP ECONOMY
Our goal is simple: make new clothes out of old ones. Synthetic fibres are well suited to this because they break down far more slowly than natural ones, so old garments can become the raw material for new ones. We're not all the way there yet — turning old polyester back into new yarn at scale is still being solved — so for now a large share of our fibre comes from recycled plastic bottles. Control Union audits the supply chain and certifies the recycled content to the Global Recycle Standard (GRS), so the claim is verified, not just stated.
Cleaner Water, No Harmful Chemistry
Textile production is one of the biggest sources of water, soil and air pollution — much of it from the chemicals used to finish fabrics. BLUESIGN® certification sets limits on exactly those inputs, keeping harmful substances out of the water and soil from the start. The simplest way to keep chemicals out of the wastewater is not to use them in the first place — which is the standard we hold our fabrics to.
PFC FREE PRODUCTION
PFCs are a class of chemicals long used to make fabrics water-repellent — and long known to contaminate water and soil, with links to serious health harms. We don't use them. Our water-repellent finish uses Zelan™ R3, made from roughly 60% renewable, plant-based raw materials, with no GMOs and nothing drawn from the food chain. It's certified as a bio-based product by the USDA.
Tested Free of Harmful Substances
Why OEKO-TEX? Because "better safe than sorry" is the right instinct with children's clothing. A product carrying the STANDARD 100 label has had every component — fabric, thread, buttons, trims — tested for harmful substances. Ours is certified to that standard, so it's confirmed safe against skin.
Proven Technology
Some of our safety details use technology from 3M — the same materials science behind reflective gear used worldwide. Our suits carry 3M reflective prints and piping so kids stay visible in low winter light, on the walk home as much as on the hill. We can't run a global R&D lab ourselves; partnering with people who can is how a small brand puts serious technology on a kids' snowsuit.