When Carve Designs began in 2003, we didn’t add sustainability to our checklist – we made it our core vision. That hasn’t changed.
“From the very beginning, we built Carve Designs to honor the places we play and the people who make our clothes. Sustainability isn’t a trend for us — it’s the foundation of our brand and a promise to do better every season, from fabric to factory to footprint.”

 

Jen Hinton & Thayer Sylvester, Co-Founders of Carve Designs
Sustainable Fabrics That Feel Good, Look Beautiful & Tread Lightly


We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable fabrics. Today, 100% of our line is made from recycled, upcycled & organic materials, but we’re always searching for new, premium, eco-conscious options to push our standards even further.
Clean Fashion Means No Toxic Chemicals, It’s Ethically Made & Responsibly Sourced

We eliminate toxic chemicals by using OEKO-TEX–certified suppliers with dyes and finishes that are safe for your skin and the planet. We prioritize responsible sourcing for materials like wool, leather, and down, and partner only with factories that uphold the highest ethical working standards for safety, fairness, and dignity.
Ethically Made, From First Stitch to Final Fit

We visit 100% of our factories and also have third party auditing to ensure compliance in workplace conditions.
Carbon Responsibility: Offsets and Insets in Action

At Carve, we’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint from the ground up—and across the globe. While we obsess over sustainable materials, we also look closely at every step it takes to get our pieces from factory to front door.

Shipping and logistics play a big role in our overall emissions. To help address that impact, we purchase high-quality carbon offsets through our logistics partner Flexport, supporting a variety of verified projects around the world, from reforestation and conservation to blue carbon and greenhouse gas avoidance. All projects are certified through Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard, and between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 we offset 197.5 tons of carbon from factory-to-distribution shipping.

But we don’t stop there.

Through Flexport’s biofuel insetting program, we’re also supporting the transition to cleaner maritime shipping. These sustainable marine biofuels burn cleaner than traditional diesel or heavy fuel oil across their lifecycle, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ocean freight.

Together, these efforts help ensure that every product we make is not only crafted from more sustainable materials, but also delivered with the planet in mind—every step of the way.
Our Partners In Purpose

Our commitment to sustainability is strengthened through powerful partnerships that share our vision for a cleaner, more responsible world. From protecting marine ecosystems with Ocean Conservancy, to driving industry change with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and rethinking waste with Planet First Packaging — we’re proud to collaborate with leaders in purpose-driven progress.