(photos by Jesse Jennings) Conserve, Preserve, Restore We have teamed up with the World Surf League (WSL) and their partner non-profit One Ocean over the past couple of years on custom shirts for their events. Recently, surrounding the WSL surf competitions on the North Shore of…

One thing we hope you all know (or come to learn) when shopping with KNOWN SUPPLY is that we exist to create a positive impact in the world. Specifically, we started our work in fashion over 15 years ago to help provide life-changing wages to vulnerable individuals and communities through…

& How Merchandise Can Help The mission of •KNOWN SUPPLY goes far beyond simply making ethical clothing. We exist to humanize the fashion industry, making it more fair for every person involved. With a goal this BIG we knew we needed an inclusive strategy that welcomed all types of people…

This week (November 7th -13th) we are donating 20% of all dress sales to non-profit Dressember, to support their efforts in fighting human trafficking globally. What is Dressember you ask? From the organization: Dressember is a global movement utilizing fashion and creativity to combat human trafficking from every angle. This…

For 37 years the Surfrider Foundation has been working to protect the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches for the enjoyment of all. The organization is comprised of a robust activist network that works locally through grassroots initiatives — like beach cleanups — and nationally to advocate for ocean & environmentally…

It’s time we redefine our relationship with our clothing We are currently in the middle of Fashion Revolution Week — a global event dedicated to bringing awareness to the injustices within the fashion industry. For those of you who are hearing about this for…

In many ways, the food and beverage space has been leading the charge in sustainable practices for consumer goods over the past few decades. Maybe because these items are going into our body and people are more conscious of what they purchase. Or perhaps due to the fact that there…

Photo by Jordan Pay Sustainability Is Performance While there is a case to be made that this sentiment is changing, there is no doubt there remains a (false) belief that products made sustainably or ethically are inferior in quality and performance. This thinking is…

A Movement That Needs You When we see social injustices in our world there are 3 general responses people have… 1) We complain, but do nothing. 2) We pass blame on the major players we believe are causing the harm, and wait for them to change. 3) We start making…

Image via KNOWN SUPPLY Surfrider Foundation. 2022 marks 15 years since we started our first ethical clothing brand. It’s incredible to see how the space has evolved, including the growing interest from individual shoppers to purchase clothing in a more thoughtful and informed way.