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.

Eucalyptus trees are a highly adaptable and relatively fast growing for hardwood trees. They are the most common species used as pulp for conventional viscose, lyocell & MMCF production. In this case the eucalyptus trees are used to produce Naia™ and come from FSC certified forests.

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.

Naia™ is an innovative man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF) made by a company called Eastman. Wood pulp from FSC and PEFC certified forests is processed using a closed loop chemical process. They are rated joint 3rd best on the Canopy Hot Button Report which ranks MMCF producers on environmental performance and commitment to protecting ancient and endangered forests. They are also signatories to the ZDHC Roadmap to Zero programme.

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.

We identified this supplier as part of our supply chain mapping. This facility is a wet processor using water and chemicals in their processing. They are signed up to the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Gateway and we are encouraging them to engage further with the Supplier to Zero program. This not only gives them advice on best practice it also allows them to transparently share their practices so that we can understand and measure their impact.

We identified this supplier as part of our supply chain mapping. This facility is a wet processor using water and chemicals in their processing. They are signed up to the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Gateway and we are encouraging them to engage further with the Supplier to Zero program. This not only gives them advice on best practice it also allows them to transparently share their practices so that we can understand and measure their impact.

We identified this supplier as part of our supply chain mapping. This facility is a wet processor using water and chemicals in their processing. They are signed up to the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Gateway and we are encouraging them to engage further with the Supplier to Zero program. This not only gives them advice on best practice it also allows them to transparently share their practices so that we can understand and measure their impact.

We sourced this product from our trusted supplier, Golden Empire. They subcontract out the garment stitching to this specialist jersey factory to ensure we get the best quality product. Even though we do not have a direct relationship with this factory, we monitor them in the same way as all our garment factories using audits and utilising the Fair Wear Foundation's tools.

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.