Our Sustainability Commitment

Empowering people, preserving nature, and creating timeless quality.

Our goal is to create high-quality garments that uplift people, honor the earth, and redefine luxury.

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The Lives Standard

Our Commitment to People, Planet & Responsible Textile Manufacturing

We protect natural resources and reduce environmental impact through responsible textile production and the use of eco-friendly materials.

Environmental

We ensure long-term economic sustainability by managing resources efficiently, fostering balanced growth, and promoting innovation in responsible manufacturing.

Governance

We foster a positive work environment, prioritize ethical labor practices, and support communities to create a lasting social impact in the fashion industry.

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Environment.

Protecting our planet through sustainable materials, mindful production, and continuous innovation.

Environmental Projects

Get to know how we’re protecting the planet—one project at a time.

Blurry image of Lives Textil team sewing garments in a sustainable clothing manufacturing facility in Peru.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

We cut energy use in our textile production and earned two Carbon Footprint stars through our partnership with the Ministry of Environment in Peru.

Blurry photo of workers at Lives Textil carefully cutting fabric in a sustainable textile manufacturing facility in Peru.

Recycling Programs

We recycle cardboard, paper, plastic, and metal — cutting waste and supporting local charities.

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Sustainable Materials

We've partnered with trusted suppliers to offer recycled polyester, organic cotton, and natural dyes for sustainable garment manufacturing.

Social.

Empowering people, fostering fair practices, and building stronger communities.

Social Projects

We invest in education, training, and well-being programs that uplift our team and local communities—because true sustainability starts with people.

Nurse performing a health check-up on a Lives Textil employee as part of the company’s occupational health program.

Employee Well-being

We ensure safe and ethical labor conditions through health check-ups and internal climate surveys.

Group of Lives Textil employees attending an in-house training class as part of the company’s commitment to continuous learning.

Education for All

We sponsor employees’ university education and provide educational spaces for their children, including our “escuelita” program, which offers training, psychological support, and holistic development.

Blurred image of children and adults sitting together at Aldeas Infantiles, a community supported by Lives Textil to provide care and education for vulnerable children.

Community Support

Lives actively supports charitable organizations like Aniquem (which helps children with burn injuries), Ayudando Abrigando (which transforms plastic bottles into blankets), and Aldeas Infantiles (which aids orphaned children).

Blurry image of the three women owners of Lives Textil posing indoors, representing female leadership and empowerment in the fashion industry.

Women at the Forefront

We’re a woman-led garment manufacturer — 80% of our leadership and 66% of our team are women, reflecting our commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workplace.

Blurred image of the Lives Textil management team raising their hands, with 80% of leadership roles held by women.

Empowerment Through Fair Labor Practices

We follow global ethical standards like GOTS, SMETA, and Sedex, and undergo regular external audits to ensure responsible garment production.

We align our sustainable projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, guiding our commitment to meaningful impact

Projects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 13 Climate Action icon — Lives reduces its carbon footprint and uses low-impact materials in sustainable fashion production.
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being icon — Lives prioritizes occupational health and well-being programs for all workers.
SDG 5 Gender Equality icon — 80% of Lives’ leadership are women, reflecting our commitment to gender inclusion in manufacturing.
SDG 4 Quality Education icon — Lives sponsors university education and provides learning spaces for workers and their children.

Sustainable Report 2024

Sustainable Report 2024 Coming Soon

Certifications That Back Our Sustainability Commitment

EY Award — Recognized in 2018 for innovation and leadership in the Peruvian textile industry.
Recognized by ADEX and awarded as Peru’s Textile Export Company of the Year and a leader in innovation.
Empresa Peruana del Año Award — National recognition for excellence and sustainability in business.
Higg Index certification recognizing Lives’ performance in environmental and labor responsibility in garment production.
GOTS certification — Global Organic Textile Standard for organic and sustainable textile production.
Huella de Carbono Perú certification — Awarded by the Ministry of Environment for reducing emissions in textile manufacturing.
SMETA and Sedex ethical certifications ensuring fair labor practices and safe working conditions at Lives Textil.

2023 Textiles Export Company of the Year

2018 Business Leaders in Innovation

2022 Company of the Year in Textiles

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