Sustainable Manufacturing
Our Commitment
At Al and Sid we want to care for our planet, and the people who live here. By using eco-friendly materials and partnering only with sustainable manufacturers we hope to do just that.
MATERIALS
We’re dedicated to sourcing eco-friendly materials for all our products. This dedication began with a 7-month search for the perfect travel towel. Our search led us to beautiful Denizli, Turkey, where we found the softest, most beautiful Turkish Cotton.
All our towels are crafted from Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic Turkish Cotton and colored with all natural dyes. The process of cultivating and harvesting organic cotton is healthier for the farmers, and for the planet, which puts it right in line with our mission for a happier, healthier, more adventurous world.
Organically processed cotton also has added benefits like higher absorbency, and natural anti-bacterial qualities that make it easier to clean and keep it from smelling musty. Between these benefits and its eco-friendly nature, choosing Turkish Cotton for our towels was a no-brainer.
MANUFACTURING
Our mission doesn’t stop at making donations. Our mission extends to the products we source, materials they are made from, and the overall manufacturing process.
The incredible partnership we’ve built with our Turkish Cotton Towel manufacturer is no exception. They are the only company still hand weaving towels on an old-style shuttled loom while all other manufacturers have transitioned to small factories.
The time-tested weaving technique combined with the use of high-quality organic cotton fibers and artist created designs makes for towels that are more durable, softer, and more beautiful than traditionally manufactured terrycloth towels.
RESPONSIBILITY
As citizens of this beautiful planet, we feel a responsibility to take care of it and of the people we share it with.
We uphold this responsibility by committing to reducing our own carbon footprint through partnerships with eco-friendly and people-friendly suppliers for everything from products to packaging to shipping materials.
Each manufacturer we partner with is thoroughly vetted to make sure their process is aligned with our vision. This means sustainable materials, a smaller carbon footprint, and ethical manufacturing processes.