Our design team is located in California and our manufacturers are located overseas. Manufacturing overseas allows us access to the highest quality fabrics that we can source within our means as a small business while also supporting the wages and healthy working conditions of the employees of these companies.

Prior to working with any company, we review certifications for employee safety, exceptional working conditions, fair wages, and environmental sustainability. These certifications include, but are not limited to, the following: SA8000 (Social Accountability standard), Fair Trade Certified (fair prices paid to workers), meet OEKO-TEX Standards (non-hazardous materials), bluesign® SYSTEM PARTNER (textile safety for consumers and the environment).

We prioritize sustainable and ethical practices by personally vetting our overseas manufacturers. Through virtual tours and direct video calls with their teams, we build relationships that ensure they uphold our values before finalizing partnerships.

We're committed to minimizing our carbon footprint through strategic choices. We prioritize bio-based and regenerative fibers for our fabrics, alongside biodegradable materials. Our shipping methods emphasize neutral or reduced carbon emissions, such as sea transport for inventory, which significantly lowers our environmental impact. We also practice efficient inventory management, ordering in bulk only as needed, rather than at fixed intervals, to reduce carbon emissions from freight transportation.

Future Plans for 8760:

We’re dedicated to pushing the activewear industry forward with sustainability practices. Here’s our plan:

Circular economy - We are committed to creating a circular economy and encourage our community to participate. In our approach, we prioritize 'refuse' by selecting fabrics made mostly with eco-friendly materials and minimizing plastic waste in shipping. While our garments are packaged in protective soft plastics, we aim for biodegradable or recyclable options wherever possible. We are also exploring partnerships for garment reuse and recycling. Looking ahead, we aspire to launch a take-back program where customers can return well-loved 8760 products for professional cleaning and either traceable donations or resale at a discount on our site. We appreciate your patience as we work toward these goals."

Men’s apparel - We are excited to offer sustainable, functional and high quality pieces for men. This will take some time as right now, we are focused on getting things right with the products we’re currently offering. 

More inclusive sizing options - This is our priority when it comes to improving our products offered. We’re actively working on making more inclusive sizing options. We ask for your patience on this, because as a small company, we are limited with our resources as we start out. This is at the top of our list when considering improvements to our products.