Cotopaxi is a socially conscious outdoor clothing and gear brand founded in 2014 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company takes its name from the Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, symbolizing the brand’s commitment to adventure, exploration, and making a positive impact on the world.
Cotopaxi creates high-quality outdoor apparel, backpacks, and accessories known for their vibrant colors, functional features, and durable construction. But what sets them apart is their mission-driven approach. The company’s core philosophy revolves around addressing global poverty and supporting humanitarian causes. Cotopaxi dedicates 1% of its annual revenue to various nonprofits that focus on alleviating poverty and empowering communities in the regions where their products are made.
Through their “Do Good” model, Cotopaxi also seeks to reduce waste and promote sustainability. They use recycled and repurposed materials in their products whenever possible and actively work to minimize their environmental footprint throughout the supply chain.
Cotopaxi: Recycled Material
Recycled – They use recycled polyester and nylon.
Repurposed – this collection of products uses fabric left over from other companies’ production runs, pre-consumer waste as it is referred to.
Certifications
Cotopaxi is a B-Corp company.
Closing the Loop
To help keep their products in use as long as possible cotopaxi has a repair program for any gear that has seen one too many adventures. Plus, they offer a trade-in program. You can send in your gently used old gear and get a credit to use on a new item.
Other Kudos
- In addition to the recycled and repurposed materials, cotopaxi ensures that any other material they use in their products is responsibly made and certified as such. They use cruelty-free Responsible Down Standard certified insulation and other fair trade certified materials.
- They offer lifetime warranty and repairs and easy returns and exchanges.
- Cotopaxi demonstrates its transparency by listing their partners on its website.
- The brand considers every phase of a product’s lifecycle and supply chain when applying sustainable practices. They have a goal that by 2025, they will use recycled, repurposed, or responsibly sourced materials in all of their products.
- Cotopaxi’s commitment to social and environmental impact extends beyond their products. They organize events, initiatives, and challenges that inspire individuals to get involved in their local communities and make a positive difference.
- They are climate neutral certified, meaning they successfully measured their emissions, reduced their impact, and purchased vetted, verified carbon offsets to become carbon neutral.
Recycled Products
