49 EMS Stores to Feature SustainU Men’s and Women’s Graphic Tees
SustainU,
a leading producer of clothing using fabrics made from 100% recycled
materials that are manufactured in the USA, today announced a co-brand
program with Eastern Mountain Sports,
which will carry men’s and women’s graphic tees in 49 of its leading
stores beginning September 17. The co-branded collection will be
distinguished by an “EMS, Powered by SustainU” hangtag.
“We are very excited to be working with EMS. They are a
ground-breaking company, looking to offer their customers both
environmentally and socially sustainable clothing options,” said Chris
Yura, CEO and founder of SustainU. “Less than 2% of the clothing sold in
the US is actually made here. It is vital that we begin to bring this
part of our economy back and the jobs that go with it.”
Since 1994, the American textile and apparel-manufacturing
sector has lost more than 1 million jobs, 65% of the entire industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that an additional 25% of
the jobs (53,7000) will be gone before 2020.
"As an outdoor retailer, Eastern Mountain Sports is
committed to doing everything we can to preserve and protect our
planet," said Eastern Mountain Sports CEO Will Manzer. "That's why we're
proud to partner with SustainU to reduce the environmental impact of
our graphic t-shirts while supporting a small, American business."
Eastern Mountain Sports will offer the co-branded
collection in two men’s and two women’s graphic tees in retail
locations, including its online web store (EMS.com). “We look forward to
growing our 100% recycled, made in the USA programs in the near future
as consumers get more and more on board with these products,” said Jen
Edes, EMS Sr. Director Sourcing & Product Development.
A complete list of stores carrying the SustainU line can be found at SustainUclothing.com/EMS.
About SustainU (SustainUclothing.com)
SustainU produces high quality apparel using fabrics made
from 100% recycled materials that are manufactured in the USA to provide
extraordinary comfort and wear, while reducing environmental waste,
carbon emissions and water use. Our mission is to change the way clothes
are made to improve the environment, reinvigorate America’s
manufacturing sector, and educate the world about how clothing can
positively impact people’s lives.
About Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS.com)Founded
in 1967 by two New England rock climbers and based in Peterborough,
N.H., Eastern Mountain Sports is one of the nation’s leading outfitters
of outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and accessories with 69 retail
stores in 12 states. Eastern Mountain Sports designs and sells products
for outdoor adventurers who participate in a variety of sports, such as
mountaineering, backpacking, camping, hiking, adventure racing,
climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and snow sports. More information is
available at www.ems.com.
Trey Dunham, SustainU
Trey@sustainUclothing.com / 304-413-0416
Trey@sustainUclothing.com / 304-413-0416
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