LOS ANGELES, Calif. — August 29, 2018 —  Outerknown, a sustainable clothing manufacturing, launches S.E.A. JEANS, a new category for the brand using 100-percent organic cotton from leading mills Candiani & ISKO and manufactured by Saitex.

S.E.A. stands for Social and Environmental Accountability, and represents Outerknown’s commitment to people and planet. S.E.A. JEANS is available in three different styles, three different denims and twelve different washes and colors. Each fit is available in three different lengths and all are finished with trim and detailing that further capture the brand’s coastal personality.

“Jeans are an integral part of our lifestyle, but we were adamant about producing denim only if the manufacturing process could meet our strict social and environmental standards,” said John Moore, the brand’s co-founder and creative director. “It was equally important for us to achieve great quality and the right look and characteristics of our denim selections.”

Kelly Slater, another Co-Founder, added: “S.E.A. JEANS is the greatest example of why we started Outerknown. Our team has pushed every boundary to make S.E.A. JEANS the most sustainable they can be. It wasn’t enough to just use less water and organic cotton, we decided to put a Lifetime Guarantee on them.”

Outerknown intends to highlight the full lifecycle of great denim by utilizing the “right” (responsibly sourced) fabrications to create a product that lasts a long time. Beyond a lifetime guarantee to repair or replace, the brand will accept old pairs to upcycle and ensure that they don’t end up in a landfill.

The S.E.A. JEANS campaign features 14 incredible lifeguards from the North Shore Lifeguard Association and was photographed by Todd Glaser.

Posted August 30, 2018

Source Outerknown

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. — August 29, 2018 —  Code Green Apparel Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire the Zoombang Companies through a tax-free share exchange agreement.

The Zoombang Companies, based in Katy, Texas, manufactures and produces impact protection gear for use in all sports, military, police, tactical, industrial, equine and medical applications through the use and application of its proprietary polymer technology. The polymers that the company manufactures and develops are engineered to manage energy by dissipating, transferring, or accentuating blunt force trauma, shock, g-force loading, and vibration. The proprietary polymers reduce injury and dramatically increase comfort for applications where protection to the body is critical, such as in all contact sports, military/ballistic applications, hazardous work environments and medical — post-transplant and surgical protection — applications.

Currently, there are 14 NFL Teams and 11 NHL Teams who purchase and use Zoombang’s products as they absorb over 40% more of the energy than any of the other products being tested.

You can learn more about Zoombang and its array of product offerings on their website at www.Zoombang.com.

“Being in the apparel industry for more than 40 years, I have come across and been exposed to a wide variety of textiles, fabrics, technologies and designs,” commented George J. Powell, president and CEO of Code Green Apparel Corp. “I must say that I was utterly blown away by Zoombang’s array of product offerings, versatility, technology, intellectual properties and outstanding quality while performing my research and due diligence. Zoombang has a proven technology and has further identified the optimal path and sales verticals for the Company to pursue and prosper,” said Powell.

“We are extremely excited about joining Mr. Powell and being an integral part of the Code Green Apparel team,” commented Joseph Scott, co-founder and CEO of Zoombang. “With Code Green’s extensive background in sourcing and production, it was clear from the outset that there are many synergies between the Zoombang Companies and the expertise that Code Green has to offer. We believe these synergies will immediately enhance both companies’ abilities to drive existing and new revenue streams through the sale of our wide range of products with both Zoombang’s current customer base and to engage in new sales endeavors,” said Mr. Scott.

As an integral part of the acquisition, the company has made a financial commitment to invest up to $1,500,000 to fund Zoombang’s rapidly growing operations and to build the appropriate operational infrastructure including, but not limited to sales, technology and administrative personnel.

Posted August 30, 2018

Source Code Green Apparel Corp.

DEARBORN, Mich. — August 30, 2018 —  Carhartt today launched a platform called “Carhartt for Workers” (CFW) to help close the skilled trades gap and advocate for skilled workers. Carhartt is working with four long-time partners for this initiative: Team Rubicon, SkillsUSA, Future Farmers of America and Helmets to Hardhats. Each of these organizations support skilled work in a variety of ways, from offering a pathway to a career in the trades, to engaging youth and veterans through education and training.

“Carhartt for Workers is how we will advocate for skilled workers by championing organizations that are working to close the skills gap, elevating the perception of a career in the trades, and advocating for the skilled workers’ way of life,” said Tony Ambroza, Carhartt’s chief brand officer. “Honoring and supporting workers is at the core of Carhartt; it’s very much who we are. Establishing an official platform to help close the skilled trades gap is an important next step in supporting our country’s hardest workers.”

Carhartt created CFW as a central platform for those who are interested in learning more about career opportunities and training in the skilled trades and agriculture industry. Its purpose is to connect people with organizations that can provide a pathway to a quality career as well as raise awareness nationally about the deep impact that the skills gap will have on our country if it continues to grow.

“The skills gap is real,” said Ambroza. “By one estimate, for every skilled worker entering the workforce, there are five who retire. As the industry leader in workwear, we are obligated to help the millions of hardworking people we serve every year find a rewarding path into the skilled trades by making it easier for them to learn about the training they need to secure quality careers.”

To kick off the CFW platform, Carhartt sent 500 “Thank You Crates” to members of its CFW partner organizations in recognition of all the hard work they do each day. The crates contain tokens of appreciation like safety eyewear, Carhartt hats, PAYDAY candy bars, a multi-tool, pencil/ruler kit, Stanley water bottle, Duke Cannon soap and much more. Additionally, each crate was sent with a personalized, handwritten letter of thanks from a Carhartt associate.

Posted August 30, 2018

Source Carhartt Inc.