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Why Redwood Classics Apparel Doesn't Offer Refunds or Exchanges: A Commitment to Sustainability

At Redwood Classics Apparel, our dedication to sustainability and conscious consumption guides our policies, including our decision not to offer refunds or exchanges. As a small business, we are acutely aware of the environmental and economic impacts of returns and exchanges. The retail industry faces significant losses due to inefficiencies in handling returns, estimated at $50 billion annually. This is compounded by over 10 billion unnecessary shipments yearly, leading to avoidable environmental costs. By not accepting returns or exchanges, we aim to reduce this waste and encourage more thoughtful purchasing decisions. We understand this policy requires our customers to be more deliberate in shopping. That's why we provide detailed sizing charts and comprehensive product descriptions to help you make the...

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Bay Street Bull - Women of The Year (WOTY): Kathy Cheng, Redwood Classics Apparel

We are so proud to announce that our Founder and President Kathy Cheng has been named to the inaugural Women of the Year list from Bay Street Bull! From Olympic athletes and tech startup founders to social impact champions and business changemakers, our their 2021 guide features 37 impressive leaders who are making a difference, both individually and as a collective.   Congratulations, Kathy! Read her full profile on the Bay Street Bull website here: https://baystbull.com/women-of-the-year-2021-kathy-cheng/

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Chatelaine Magazine: Why Isn’t More Clothing Made In Canada?

Time for a quick experiment. Get up, walk to your closet and read the labels on every piece of clothing you own. Chances are, made-in-Canada pieces comprise no more than 20 percent of your wardrobe and likely even less than that. Thank you to Chatelaine for covering this important topic in their print edition, and for including Kathy Cheng and Redwood Classics. You can read the full article here: https://www.chatelaine.com/style/fashion/made-in-canada-clothing/

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Sustainable Customization Program - Earth Hoody (PV893)

Redwood Classics Apparel Launches New Sustainable Customization Program The made-in-Canada apparel maker incorporates innovation and sustainability into creating one-of-a-kind revolutionary customized Earth Hoody   TORONTO, ONTARIO [MARCH 15, 2021] - Redwood Classics Apparel, a Toronto-based premium clothing solutions provider is proud to announce the launch of its innovative and sustainable customization product called Earth Hoody.  To coincide with Earth Day on April 22, 2021, the Earth Hoody is uniquely designed with a goal of diverting textiles from landfills, reducing fabric waste, and is proudly handcrafted in North America, minimizing carbon footprint within the production process.  This revolutionary customization product, Earth Hoody, takes an individual’s worn denim and combines it with the company’s much loved in-stock style, Banff Hoody, to create something completely...

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Redwood Classics Releases First-Ever Impact Report (10-Year Retrospective)

Redwood Classics Apparel Releases 10-Year Retrospective on Sustainability and Diversity The Made-In-Canada apparel maker showcases how even smaller businesses can make a lasting impact   TORONTO, ONTARIO [FEBRUARY 16, 2021] - Redwood Classics Apparel, a Toronto-based premium clothing manufacturer, is proud to release its first ever Impact Report, detailing their decade of sustainability and diversity in the fashion industry. Focusing on the period of 2009-2019, the Impact Report dives into what sustainability means to Redwood Classics Apparel, including their mantra of “people, planet, prosperity”. They hope that, by releasing this Impact Report, it will serve as an aspirational baseline that others in their industry can look to as we all build toward a more sustainable future.  The Impact Report highlights ten...

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