GUESS Sustainability: Rooted in Nature. Elevated by Design.

GUESS Sustainability
Rooted in Nature.
Elevated by Design.

What We're Made Of

Recycled Polyester

This fiber is composed of recycled plastic and bottles, with the aim of giving objects a new life and reduce waste.

Recycled Cotton

This material is made from excess textile and production waste, which is converted into fibers that can be reused for new fabrics.

Recycled Wool

Wool production requires a high expenditure of resources – the introduction of recycled wool aims to lower the overall environmental cost.

Econyl

This fiber is made with recovered materials and plastics from the ocean. The goal is to give a second life to waste and lower our environmental impact.

Organic Cotton

This fiber is created using organically grown crops which replenish and maintain soil health and fertility, while avoiding the use of toxic and persistent synthetic pesticides.

Hemp

This material comes from a regenerative plant, allowing the use of natural and sustainable resources, in respect to the environment.

Linen

This fiber is entirely produced from the flax plant, resulting into a fully natural fabric with no production waste.

Low Environmental Impact Fibers

This fiber comes from responsibly managed forests, is made of renewable raw materials and is manufactured using processes that require less chemicals with lower emissions to the environment. TENCEL™, LENZING™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing Ag.

Your World, Our Brand: The protection of environmental resources and the recognition of our people is of the utmost importance. Explore the main projects that set the path for our vision and values.

Your World, Our Brand

The protection of environmental resources and the recognition of our people is of the utmost importance.
Explore the main projects that set the path for our vision and values.

Recycled Polyester

Corporate Social Responsibility

We believe that a collaborative approach to addressing systemic social challenges within the industry will produce more sustainable solutions. Working with supplier partners to ensure international standards for human and labor rights are upheld, GUESS coordinates oversight and remediation efforts, and has developed supplier training and a program for worker empowerment.

Recycled Polyester

The Future of Eco-Fashion

As more sustainable fabrics and processing technologies emerge, we evaluate them for potential use. We assess each approach to make sure the fibers or fabrics they produce align with the GUESS brand and our customers' expectations for fit and fashion. We are selective about the sustainable initiatives we pursue so that we can embrace each one fully, apply it correctly, and include partners to achieve the best result in our finished products.

Recycled Polyester

GUESS x One Tree Planted

GUESS Foundation partnered with One Tree Planted to help restore areas throughout California and British Columbia that were devastated by forest fires. In total, GUESS planted 5,415 trees on behalf of all North American corporate and retail employees. In 2023, we plan to donate 13,000 more globally in honor of the members of our international GUESS family.

Recycled Polyester

Greening Our Operations

As of 2021, over 50+ stores in North America and Europe have been retrofitted or opened with LED lighting system. At our global headquarters in Los Angeles, we offer complimentary electric vehicle charging stations for associates, rideshare incentives, and continue to implement our full-scale recycling program.

Recycled Polyester

Diversity and Inclusion

We aim for all GUESS associates to feel comfortable and safe bringing their authentic selves to work and contributing fully to our shared success. To exemplify this belief as a priority, we've added Diversity and Inclusion to our annual performance review, with plans to redevelop our Diversity and Inclusion Council in Europe as well.

Recycled Polyester

Supporting Our Communities

In partnership with our GUESS Cares program, we continue to provide associate-led volunteering opportunities that help support local communities, the environment, and our economies recover and rebuild.

Collective Action & Innovation: A brighter prospective for fashion awaits, and we are committed to play our part as contributors to our shared future.

Collective Action & Innovation

A brighter prospective for fashion awaits, and we are committed to play our part
as contributors to our shared future.

2021

  • Received approval on our Science-Based Targets (SBTs) by the Science Based Targets initiative
  • Initiated roadmap to meet new SBTs by 2030

2023

  • 30% of our global materials portfolio will be more sustainable
  • Establish training program for GUESS suppliers in key regions

2024

  • Announce roadmap to achieve SBTs

2025

  • 35% of GUESS apparel Factory mainline will be Consciously Constructed
  • Expand wellness and mental health programs for all employees
  • Introduce or increase repair, resale, and upcycling initiatives in key markets, that truly drive a circular economy

2030

  • Reduce direct (company facilities & vehicles) and indirect (personal utility use) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50%
  • Reduce GHG emissions in relation to our partners and supply chain by 30%
  • 75% of GUESS global apparel materials portfolio will be environmentally preferred

  • 80% recycled or biobased polyester will be used for all apparel brands
  • 80% regenerative, recycled, or organic cotton will be used for all apparel brands
  • 100% product packaging to be recycled and recyclable for all apparel and men’s bags (including primary and secondary packaging and hangtags)

Be a Part of the Change: GUESS partners with Social Enterprise Homeboy Industries in the United States and Debrand Services in Canada for our in-store recycling project.

Be a Part of the Change

GUESS partners with Social Enterprise Homeboy Industries in the United States and
Debrand Services in Canada for our in-store recycling project.

About the Programs

A recycling solution for our customers

Recycle clothing from your wardrobe & receive 15% off

Bring in unwanted clothing from your wardrobe &
receive 15% off your purchase. .

Items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing

Your items will be sent to Homeboy Recycling & Debrand Services
for upcycling, recycling, donations, or refurbishing.

About the Partnerships

  • Homeboy Industries is the largest rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world for formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people. This partnership results in creating jobs and training opportunities while tackling fashion waste with local transparent services.
  • Debrand is an expert in apparel and textile reprocessing with the purpose to create a circular textile recycling solution that gives back to our environment. With this collaboration, GUESS gives used clothing a second chance through reuse and recycling.

Partnering with the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), Canopy, CDP, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC)
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