Stewardship

Doing the right thing is the framework for our operational foundation. Through our business practices we are committing to driving positive change for people and the planet.

Annual Stewardship Report

“Each year our annual stewardship report is a chance to reflect on our practices as we look to a future in a rapidly changing world that will have its challenges, opportunities and, we firmly believe, a need for companies like ours to act for a better, more sustainable way of being.
Our journey towards that goal is ongoing. We continue evolving in positive ways, enacting rigorous standards for our practices and setting ambitious goals. With our eyes on more progress to come, we are proud to share what we’ve achieved and renew our pledge to protect the planet for future generations.”
Stephen Sullivan - Founder/CEO Read The 2024 Annual Stewardship Report

Stio Is PFAS-Free

After years of research, testing and product development, in 2024 we completely removed PFAS—also known as forever chemicals—from all of our newly developed products. We’re proud of being able to provide trusted waterproof layers that still meet our high standards for protection, as we continue striving for the most responsible practices across our line. Read Our NY & CA Certificate Of Compliance For 2024-2025

Preferred Materials

At Stio, we are committed to building garments that are durable, timeless and continue to perform season after season. We carefully consider the impact of our material choices as we strive to deliver the best. After all, the most sustainable products are those that we keep in our closets and out of the landfill.

In 2024, our total preferred material adoption increased from 57% to 68%, and reduced the total amount of conventional materials purchased. With a pipeline of new materials slated for this year, we continue charging toward our goal of 75% preferred material usage by the end of 2025.

For a complete list of our manufacturing partners, please visit this link.

We verify that, to the best of our knowledge, the products manufactured by Stio and under the name Stio, materially comply with California Proposition 65.

Outside Is For Everyone

We think that outside is the best side and that you can’t improve on nature. It’s good for the mind, body and soul, and it’s our responsibility to help enable access for all people, regardless of race, gender, beliefs, background or ability. We strive for inclusion at Stio, as well as locally and nationally.

We believe change starts in our own community first, which is why we have partnered with Coombs Outdoors, a non-profit in our home of Jackson, Wyoming that provides outdoor recreational programming to children of families who do not have access to the same opportunities as their peers. Through our partnership, we provide apparel for 400+ participants and strengthen our community through mentoring, internship programs and storytelling.

Stio Second Turn®

We believe in the long-term goal of building a virtuous commerce cycle where products are maintained, cleaned, repaired and reused for as long as possible, before a final deconstruction to component ingredients for repurpose into other products.

2024 was the year that the Stio Second Turn program really engaged with our customers in a meaningful way. With the majority of our 3k+ units presented at fairs, farmers markets and other community events in mountain towns, we were thrilled with the reception we received and the face-to-face connections we made. We remain committed to reusing and repurposing Stio garments.

We’re proud to partner with multiple leading firms in this work—Tersus, our cleaning and repairs partner, and Geartrade, our “extended product life” partner for products that may have previously ended up in a landfill. These firms share a similar perspective on the outdoor industry and the role it can play in reshaping our supply chains and product lifecycles for the better. We also partnered with Nikwax to revitalize the water repellency and breathability of Stio Second Turn garments, including hardshells and insulated gear. Learn more about Stio Second Turn®