About Us
In 1999, a focus on globalization produced demand for lower and lower priced products. Subsequently, the domestic textile industry took a tremendous downturn. Textiles and products filling the gap, primarily Asian-made, were less expensive because of cheap labor and materials. The cost of this cheaper option is now clear: increased business risk, documented environmental and social costs, climate change and costly business compliance issues.
Increasingly, consumers and retailers demand environmentally and socially responsible products, and this sheds new light on the business advantages of domestically manufactured and environmentally friendly textiles.
After meeting years ago at an Organic Exchange conference, we joined forces in 2008 to found SustainTex. We are committed to delivering more environmentally, socially and business-friendly textiles and to help fuel the resurgence of the US textile industry.
Who We Are:
Jack Miller is a 25-year veteran of the US textile industry. His career has focused on spinning and weaving cotton and polyester/cotton sheeting and poplin weight fabrics. In past few years Jack has spent his time in business development and industry outreach. He has been and still is involved with numerous industry groups within the domestic market.
Jerry Wheeler brings over 15 years experience in sales, marketing, and supply chain operations. Spending this time within the active lifestyle and uniform markets Jerry is also seasoned in the area of sustainable management and eco-friendly products and production.
Vision, Mission and Values:
SustainTex Vision: to minimize the environmental and social impacts of the textile industry by creating a strong and growing market for environmentally superior fabrics made in the USA.
SustainTex Mission: to support our customers, partners, local communities and the environment by delivering the finest sustainable fabrics and textile products, made in the USA.
SustainTex Values:
Quality
Is delivering a fabric that exceeds our customer's needs while benefiting people, planet and community.
Reliability
Is delivering innovative products produced in the best factories, of the best materials, right here in the USA. Where we can efficiently and effectively manage the production process every time.
Service
Is delivering quality products that are fairly priced and add value. Value our customers can use to confidently build more environmentally and socially sound products. Products our customers can use to capture a leadership position in their marketplace.
Fair
The most successful businesses advocate social and economic responsibility in combination with environmental stewardship. SustainTex works on behalf of our customers, partners, people and the planet to produce products that emphasize fairness throughout our entire manufacturing process.
Accountable
It is part of human nature—when we are held accountable for our actions, we are more likely to make decisions that foster positive outcomes. SustainTex fabrics will allow you to build the green products today's retailer and consumer demand. The F.A.S.T FootprintTM provides the information mandatory to back up your claims. Our customers are key players and partners in our business, we are accountable for the way our decisions affect your business—and the world around us.
Sustainable
In today's market, sustainable businesses enjoy a significant competitive advantage. SustainTex fabrics can help your company create the products you need to attain new benchmarks for social, economic and environmental sustainability. The results? Reduced business risk, improved customer and brand equity, reduced ecological impact, access to new markets—and more.
Transparent
Like air and water, corporate processes and practices are best for everyone when they are clear. SustainTex US-based supply chain and F.A.S.T FootprintTM give you easy access to information you need to foster clarity and integrity in the marketing of your products—building trust, boosting brand integrity and creating value for your shareholders and customers.
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