Regular readers will know that BAM is one of my favourite clothing companies, from their tops to leggings to sweaters to socks, I have never had any BAM product that I haven’t loved. In fact their socks are a regular product I gift for birthdays and Christmas. Guess that means I could be classed as a BAM addict!
So no surprise that this fabulous Flex Rib Half Zip Jumper was a winner for me. The cotton fabric has a horizontal Ottoman rib with a funnel neck that opens to create a deep flattering V neck. There’s a dropped shoulder, which I find always feels much more comfortable and there’s also a long cuff that can be turned up or worn stacked. What was also noticeable was how snuggly and soft this jumper was to wear and that is because BAM cotton always feels soft on the skin, yet still substantial. BAM only use 100% organic cotton grown without pesticides or fertilizers so it’s lower impact than conventional alternatives another reason I adore BAM. This jumper is perfect for everyday wear, going out for lunch with the girls or for layering after a Yoga or Pilates class. Do note that it is hand wash only, but many washing machines do actually have a hand wash programme.
As part of BAM’s 73 Zero circular range, this jumper is certified by the Circular Textiles Foundation. This means BAM have not only designed it to be recycled, but they’ve guaranteed there is a facility that can recycle it so you are able to send it back for free with BAM’s 73 Zero Take-Back Scheme.
Circular Promise: Give your BAM pieces a second life. We design our clothes to last, but when they finally reach the end of the road, their journey shouldn’t end in the bin. Because this garment is a specialised blend, it needs expert handling. Through our Post-Wear Project and our partners at SATCOL, we use advanced sorting technology to make sure these fibres are diverted from landfill and redirected toward the best possible next step, whether that’s being repurposed or recycled into something new. Just send the product back, we’ll do the rest. The best bit? It’s free, please visit their website for more details.
Price: £95.00
Colours: dawn blue, soft apricot
Sizes: xs – large
Visit: bambooclothing.co.uk
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about us
On a man haul expedition across Greenland with a team of elite Gurkhas and looking out over one of the great untouched wildernesses of our planet, David realised that he wanted to create a viable and environmentally sustainable business.
A viable and environmentally sustainable business.
When he discovered soft and sustainable bamboo, he knew he’d found that business.
That was 2006. From the early days when David ran the business from his garage, to today when we have a team of 70, BAM has David’s core values running through it. We offer an excellent product with excellent service. We have fun doing it. And sustainability is at our core.
David’s personal goal is to find the best that the human spirit has to offer. It’s at the heart of BAM.
Making a difference to the planet
Everyone who works here believes in the difference bamboo clothing makes to our planet. Bamboo absorbs five times more carbon than hardwood trees. It needs half the land cotton needs to produce the same amount of fibre and it doesn’t need irrigation or pesticides. Add to that how well it works as a performance fabric and you can see why we love bamboo.
But whilst we’ve had the environment at our heart for well over a decade, the clothing industry is one of the worst for pollution.
Have we mentioned that David is a medal-winning pole-vaulter? In 2017 he became the World Masters Games Champion – in his words, the Olympics for older people. David likes to set the bar high.
So when it came to addressing our impact on the environment, we not only had to do more, we have to do all we are capable of with a goal to be Impact Positive.
Setting the bar high: Impact Positive
We’re challenging ourselves to reduce our carbon footprint to zero by 2030. But more than that, we’ll address every impact we have on the planet. We’ll ensure every person in our supply chain – right the way back to the growers – is paid fairly and treated with dignity. We’ve set goals for zero waste to landfill, zero pollution and zero wasted water – all by 2030. This applies to every single process from the growing of the bamboo, to the manufacture of our clothes, to the way they are recycled.
This is what we got into business for in the first place
We want to prove it’s possible for a clothing company to be Impact Positive. We are a company founded on the passion to find the best the human spirit has to offer and we’re devoting ourselves to making this happen. The environment is our highest priority. It’s what we got into business for in the first place.
To get into more detail.
Read our Impact Positive: Covering our impact, our immediate plans and ultimate goals.
Our Impact Reports are one of the ways you can hold us to account. We need to know who is making our clothes which is why we’re tracing our supply chain right back to the raw materials.
