The Possibility Of Recovery (deep-dive)

Goal: Education, authority, and scientific substantiation.

Sustainaility. Worn.

Why We Call It "Recovery.

Recovery is a term used by athletes to describe the period of healing and strengthening after a workout. We apply this same logic to the planet. Earth needs a recovery period. By stopping the extraction of new resources, we give the planet space to breathe.

The Science of Our Footprint.

We don’t guess our impact; we measure it. Our 2024 LCA report shows that a Retrieve garment:

  • Uses 85% less water than conventional polyester apparel.
  • Emits 70% less CO2 during production.
  • Saves enough energy to power a household for 3 days per outfit produced.

Carbon Neutrality vs. Circularity

Many brands buy their way out of guilt through carbon offsets. While we do offset our remaining footprint through Gold Standard projects, we believe offsetting is a temporary fix. The real goal is Circularity.

  • The Goal for 2030: To have 100% of our products returned and recycled into new Retrieve collections.
  • Bio-Refining: We are investing in research to separate polyester/elastane blends—the “holy grail” of textile recycling.

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