SUSTAINABILITY

At JUD, we approach things with care, intention, and respect for where things come from and how they are made. We keep our knitwear collections small and focused, working to refine each piece so that it lasts in quality, relevance, and wear. We believe in building slowly, adding only what makes sense, and making sure every piece earns its place.

HOW WE WORK

We work in small runs, using natural fibers and collaborating closely with skilled knitters in Peru and local makers in Los Angeles. The goal is to produce as close to the source as possible, supporting traditional techniques and reducing unnecessary transport.

MATERIALS

We only use materials that meet a high standard for both quality and responsibility. That said, sourcing exceptional yarns that are also sustainably made is not always easy. Sometimes the fiber we want does not yet exist in the form we need, so we have started developing our own yarns, exclusive to JUD. They will be spun in the same country where the pieces are made, using organic fibers when possible, and produced with mills that share our standards for ethics, environmental care, and technical quality.

Our current cotton is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and our wool is always mulesing-free. All fibers are processed using low-impact methods by suppliers who follow strong labor and environmental standards. We work with a small number of mills and workshops so we can stay closely involved and know how things are being done.

BUTTONS

Our buttons are made from corozo, a renewable material sourced from the seeds of the tagua palm, chosen for its durability, unique grain, and low-impact production.

CARE

Caring for your knitwear is part of keeping it in use for years. Most pieces can be hand washed and laid flat to dry. Small steps like these make a difference in how they age. Some styles may need dry cleaning; if so, we recommend finding a cleaner that uses more environmentally responsible methods.

PACKAGING

Orders ship in EcoEnclose packaging made from recycled, recyclable materials, a small but intentional choice to reduce waste. Our cotton bags are made from organic cotton, manufactured locally in Los Angeles. For protective wrapping, we use glassine paper, a smooth, translucent paper made from wood pulp that is recyclable and naturally biodegradable. When plastic bags are necessary, we use recyclable options.

MINDSET

Sustainability is part of how we work, and we will keep adjusting as we learn and grow. At JUD, we make special pieces meant to be worn and cherished for a very long time because for us, it is about owning fewer things that mean more. If you are no longer wearing something, pass it on, resell it, give it to someone who will love it, or just make sure it stays in use. Making things last is what matters most.