We clean up after ourselves.
Here's how we do it.

Local & Transparent Supply Chain

US manufacturing has many environmental benefits and is significantly cleaner when compared to other countries, like India and China. According to the US Dept. of Commerce, these two countries represent 24.2% of U.S. consumer goods. And the worst part: these numbers are expected to continue to rise!

When you choose a "Made in USA" product, you're choosing something with substantially less impact than its overseas alternative. Through state and federal regulations, American manufacturers are subject to tight emissions standards. They also have policies in place to dispose of dangerous chemicals and waste.

Authenticity50 was founded in 2015 with the belief that we can manufacture the finest home goods in the world right here in America. Our premium bed sheets, pillows, duvet covers, and blankets are all manufactured 100% in the USA in a process we call Seed-to-Stitch®. From the initial cotton seed down to the final stitch, it's all done here.

Learn more about our manufacturing partners here or check out this behind-the-seams look:

 

ZERO Container Ships

That's right! It's not a common statement for a company to make in this day and age, but it's something we pride ourselves on for many reasons. Top of the list? Container ships single-handedly cause more pollution than all the cars on the planet. Combined.

Authenticity50 products travel on average 5,000 miles less than the rest of the U.S. bedding and home goods industry. Every single product we sell is made just a few miles down the road from where you live. This completely cuts out the need for an overseas boat trip on a rusty old container ship.

 

Mindful Products

Harsh chemicals and spills are infamous for causing devastation to any local environment. Just think of what they do to your body! We've made it a priority since the beginning to reduce as many chemicals and pollutants as possible during our manufacturing processes. Here's how:

 

Heritage American Sheets

Natural-Grown Cotton: Cotton serves as the foundation for most of our products, because it's a cleaner choice for the environment. We use a 100% cotton percale weave for our premium bed sheets. It's also the best choice for your bedding, compared to synthetic fibers like polyester. Ever woke up in the middle of the night, sweating? You were probably in polyester sheets. They don't regulate your body temp well.

Wrinkles Welcome: Most people's jaws drop when we tell them that a majority of bed sheets on the market today contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde. Yeah, that's the stuff they use in embalming... It's specifically used in "wrinkle-free" treatments for bedding. We said "pass" and opted for more wrinkly sheets (we didn't think you'd mind).

Custom Comfort Pillows

Mindfully Stuffed: You lay your head on a pillow for roughly 1/3 of your life. That's a LOT of close contact! When we were designing our Custom Comfort Pillows, we knew we had to use a fill that would be supportive and comfortable, while also safe and environmentally friendly. We chose CertiPUR-US® foam and created a proprietary blend to give you a customizable level of support, without the heat. This special blend of fill contains ZERO ozone depleters, ZERO heavy metals like lead and mercury, and contains no PBDEs or the following Tris flame retardants: TCEP, TDBPP, TDCPP, or TEPA.

Comfort Temp Duvet

Ethically Crafted: We didn't have it in us to pluck poor little ducks for their feathers. We also didn't like the idea of using synthetic fibers. So, for our Comfort Temp Duvet, we opted for climate-beneficial wool! This certified wool is ethically raised on a sheep farm in California with a Carbon Plan to minimize any impact on the climate.

Free Carbon Neutral Shipping

With your help, A50 has funded thousands of dollars in carbon removal through our carbon-neutral deliveries. This represents a total delivery distance of 13,287,510.3 miles and a clean removal of 49,262.3 lbs. of shipping emissions. Here's what that adds up to:

How It Works: Every time you place an order on our website, we use a formula to calculate the estimated shipping emissions to get your A50 goods from our warehouse directly to your door. Based on those estimates, a portion of our revenue from your purchase goes to carbon removal companies that have been vetted by scientists from Carbon Direct. Those companies use that money to remove however much carbon our shipment created. Any extra funds go toward the further development of carbon removal technologies. This is all done at no additional charge to you!

 

Recycled and Biodegradable Shipping Materials

Every order you place is packaged with biodegradable materials - from our shipping boxes to our recyclable mailing sleeves.

A50 Renewed

Since 2021, we've partnered with Tersus Solutions to create A50 Renewed, an innovative renewal program designed to keep our products out of landfills. This team uses environmentally friendly methods to inspect, sanitize, repair, and renew items. Learn more about A50 Renewed and how to be in the loop about our quarterly A50 Renewed sales!

 

Why do we do it?

American manufacturing streamlines the local supply chain and supports our small towns, local communities, and skilled textile workforce - all while minimizing the carbon footprint on Earth.

 

We aim to reduce global pollution.

International cargo ships account for a great deal of transportation emissions. The textile industry, in particular, produces an excessive amount of unnecessary carbon emissions. We keep all our growing, harvesting, production, and finishing in the US for this very reason.

 

We go above and beyond to reduce energy emissions.

US coal and natural gas power plants are subject to tighter restrictions on reducing and cleaning carbon emissions than their foreign counterparts. Stricter federal and state regulations create safer working conditions for workers and reduce environmental impact.

Check out this blog post to learn more about why our Made in USA model is better for the environment.