Bamboo is an inherently lower impact crop than hardwood trees because it needs little to no irrigation or pesticides, grows rapidly so needs less land, can be harvested without damaging root systems and surrounding habitats, and even has the potential to store carbon and regenerate soil health. We've mapped the sources of our bamboo and we're actively working to ensure responsible cultivation practices and as well as assessing the exact benefits of bamboo cultivation.

Recycled polyamide has a significantly lower carbon impact than virgin polyamide from non-renewable fossil fuels. It's hard to trace the exact source of recycled materials. We rely on transaction certificates to verify the recycled content of our materials as well as the social, environmental, and chemical practices used in their production. Waste from fishing nets, packaging and virgin polyamide production are currently the most common sources for recycled polyamide.

Synthetic fibres are generally made from petroleum, which is made from non-renewable fossil fuels. We've used a small amount in this product to give your garment better performance and durability. As of 2022, virgin synthetic fibres make up less than 5% of BAM's total fibre usage. We aim to eliminate them completely by 2030 and are actively exploring recycled or lower impact alternatives that we can use without compromising on performance.

Jigao Jilin were the first company to produce viscose from bamboo and continue to lead the way as a responsible viscose producer in China. They are rated joint 3rd best on the Canopy Hot Button Report which ranks viscose and MMCF producers on environmental performance and commitment to protecting ancient and endangered forests. They also hold OekoTex Step level 3 certification – one of the most rigorous industry audits assessing the use of chemicals, quality management, environmental and social impact. They have completed an EU BAT assessment and are in the process of completing the ZDHC MMCF module.

One of the largest fibre & yarn producers in Turkey. They began their journey in 2003 and since then have made siginifacnt investments in offering lower impact and recycled products. Their products are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, and they are also Global Recycled Standard certifed.

Elastane comes from petroleum derived from fossil fuels. In addition to being an unsustainable material it can also contaminate textile recycling streams and won't biodegrade in landfill. We are actively searching for lower impact alternatives, in the meantime strictly limiting our use of elastane when needed for performance – to improve fit, allow the garment to retain its shape over time, prolong the life of the garment and keep it in use longer.

One of the largest fibre & yarn producers in Turkey. They began their journey in 2003 and since then have made siginifacnt investments in offering lower impact and recycled products. Their products are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, and they are also Global Recycled Standard certifed.

One of the largest fibre & yarn producers in Turkey. They began their journey in 2003 and since then have made siginifacnt investments in offering lower impact and recycled products. Their products are Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified, and they are also Global Recycled Standard certifed.

One of our longest supplier partnerships, we've been making BAM socks with DDK since 2012! They moved to a bigger and better factory in 2020 which we were finally able to visit in 2023. Their focus on quality and lower impact materials like bamboo helped us become known for our beautifully BAM soft socks!

BAM are a certified B-Corp. We launched the Employee Ownership Trust in 2021 which means our employees now equally share ownership of 10% of the company. BAM is a living wage employer in the UK and is accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.