tentree

Canadian clothing brand tentree, is a company that prioritizes sustainability in a big way. Their mission unites outdoor apparel with environmental stewardship. For every item sold, the brand plants ten trees to regenerate ecosystems, capture carbon and provide planting jobs in communities around the world.

Founded in Regina, Saskatchewan and now based in Vancouver, BC, tentree makes casual clothing and accessories for men, women and kids including shirts, dresses and amazingly soft sweatshirts and hoodies with graphics that celebrate the natural world.

The proof is in the planting

It’s one thing to make claims about eco-friendly clothing, it’s another thing to be able to track and certify those claims. Each tentree product includes a unique code that lets you track your trees. You can find detailed information about the specific reforestation project, including data on the location, the species planted and the environmental benefits of the project.

So far, tentree has planted well over one million trees and are on track to plant one billion by 2030. But you can see for yourself how tentree styles available at MEC are making a positive impact in the world.

Sustainable materials and manufacturing

In terms of impact on the planet, the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries around. As an environmentally progressive brand, tentree is proving that it’s possible to produce quality apparel using sustainable practices at every stage of production. Their clothing is made from eco-conscious materials, like organic cotton, hemp, Tencel Lycocell, and sustainably grown cork. As well as sourcing recycled and organic materials, they limit wastewater and emissions and uphold some of the highest standards for ethical labour and fair trade.

Certified B Corporation

This global certification process means that tentree is certified by B Lab as a leader in meeting high standards of social and environmental performance in the pursuit of a fairer and more sustainable economy. It’s kind of a big deal. It indicates a meaningful push for change and places tentree alongside leading environmentally conscious brands like Patagonia, Cotopaxi and Kathmandu.

Product returns and circularity

You can send any pre-loved tentree garment back to the company to be recycled, so they don’t end up in a landfill. tentree resells or recycles everything returned to them, and that includes any tentree item you buy at MEC.

Learn more about sustainable textiles in outdoor clothing

• Natural and organic fibres
• Recycled content