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.

“It’s a collective reminder for everyone to take artists seriously.” In a society that continues to place value on speed, convenience, and simplicity there is one contingent that is working to help save us all — artists. This latest collection was brought to life by…

We are not going to purchase our way out of climate disaster, meaning purchasing sustainable products won’t solve the larger issue. In fact, the most sustainable clothes any of us have are the ones already in our closet. They were already made and the longer we use them the less…

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…

50 Years of Information & Innovation Fifty years ago today NPR hosted its first on-air original broadcast of All Things Considered — a show that continues airing to this day. Against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, and with no playbook for how to structure or scale a radio news…

“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.