Partner Spotlight: GNGR Bees

Native is delighted to announce a partnership with sustainable activewear brand gngr bees. gngr bees offers a range of athletic apparel that both meets high-performance standards and the highest sustainable fashion criteria. gngr bees is an incredible example of what happens when sustainability is not just an addon or a box ticking exercise, but woven into the fabric of the brand’s identity…literally.

gngr bees designed and launched a new line of clothing named after Native and will donate 10% of the profit from each item in the Native collection to buy Squares, protecting the world’s most precious and biodiverse ecosystems and supporting the indigenous communities who steward them.

gngr bees is an ideal partner for Native as we start to show the world what we can do for forward thinking brands who want to be trailblazers in protecting the planet. In addition to collaborating with them in an editorial photoshoot, Native will be producing an arthouse film about the founder of gngr bees Nathalia Grisard linking her brand’s strong sustainability ethos with the rainforest she is helping protect in the Solomon Islands.

Nathalia is committed to ethically producing goods from materials that have been disposed of, reclaimed, upcycled and recycled in partnership and in aid of communities and social enterprises around the globe. The brand most frequently uses deadstock  from recycled fabrics, such as recycled polyester or nylon, which reduces the demand for new resources and minimizes environmental impact. Additionally, utilizes organic cotton and bamboo fabrics, ensuring a comfortable and breathable fit for the wearer. They strive for transparent, empowering and ethical work that does not cost us the planet.

gngr bees actively engages with its community to promote sustainability and eco-conscious living. Through various initiatives and educational campaigns, the brand encourages its customers to make informed choices about their clothing and lifestyle. By fostering a sense of environmental responsibility, gngr bees seeks to create a community of conscious consumers committed to making a positive impact on the planet.

The brand collaborates with certified factories that ensure fair labor practices, providing safe working conditions and fair wages for their workers. This dedication to ethical production not only supports the well-being of the workers but also helps move the dial from linear towards circular economy in the apparel industry.

gngr bees has a long history of supporting various environmental and social sustainability projects and Native is delighted to be collaborating with them on this latest venture to protect rainforest and support the indigenous communities who live there.

To see the gngr bees’ new Native collection visit their website.