In the growing landscape of companies — and especially apparel brands — that are claiming sustainable & ethical practices, we believe certifications matter all the more. (Learn why & read more about our certifications HERE) We wanted to take a moment to highlight some of…

We live in a time where purpose & sustainability are en vogue. Great right?? Kind of… allow me to explain. What’s amazing about nearly every company in fashion claiming some sort of sustainability initiative is that this is a direct reflection of shoppers’ demand. Brands are being forced to address…

They say a t-shirt is touched by a hundred pairs of human hands before it arrives to you… KNOWN SUPPLY exists to be a force for good within the fashion industry. Our purpose for existing is to provide safe & positive economic opportunities to the millions of people who…

“I discovered that my coffee would not be possible without hundreds of people I take for granted.” This was the realization AJ Jacobs had as he went on a quest to acknowledge and thank everyone who was responsible for allowing him to enjoy his morning cup of coffee.

Gratitude Is Powerful What does it mean to say “thank you”? More than the words themselves, saying “thank you” is an act of recognition, of acknowledgement. You are taking the time to SEE someone else and their contribution. We believe this simple act can be extremely…

100% of Sales Donated to Remake Every one of us have experienced unique & difficult challenges in 2020, but what has been clear about this global pandemic is the unequal burden being shared amongst people. In fact, much of the greatest challenges are being felt disproportionately by those in…

How Your Purchases Empower So often when we hear the term “fair trade” we immediately think of “fair wages” and I would venture to say that is where most knowledge of ethical fashion ends. While wages are a critical aspect of making our clothing more “fair” for those…

Building Trust Through Transparency We are so proud of the close network of Fair Trade Certified partners that bring our apparel to life. Each one shares our value of using clothing as a mechanism to equip and empower makers through fair wages, benefits, and additional…

Made in USA. Made with impact in mind. At KNOWN SUPPLY, making new products is not something we take lightly. Before any new item is introduced for sale we consider whether we can deliver on our mission of providing meaningful employment, producing something sustainably and sharing the story of…

Anyone Else Looking For Some Inspiration? Positivity and optimism are not the same thing. Positivity in this current cultural moment would seek to paint a rosy picture of all the reasons why this global pandemic is a “good thing”, or at least aim to showcase all the silver linings…