Tommy Jeans

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

In 2010, Tommy Hilfiger’s business was acquired by PVH Corp. The brand spans 100 countries and operates more than 1,800 Tommy Hilfiger stores throughout five continents. Neither PVH Corp., nor Tommy Jeans specifically, outline production countries on their respective websites. 

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

All PVC Corp. facilities must complete the Social and Labour Convergence Program self assessment and verification where it is available. In addition, all facilities must complete the Higg FEM Self-Assessment and verification. According to PVH Corp.’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility report, 95% of applicable suppliers were assessed through the PVH Corporate Responsibility Social Assessment program in 2023. 13% of these suppliers failed to meet the social standards thresholds. Whilst these facilities are permitted to continue production for one year, if issues persist they will not be reauthorised. 

MATERIALS 

• Cotton
• Independently certified organic cotton
• Linen
• Nylon
• Artificial leather (Polyurethane)
• Polyester
• Independently certified recycled polyester 
• Thermoplastic rubber
• Leather
• Suede
• Viscose
• Ethylene-vinyl acetate
• BLOOM (manmade, plant-based material)
• Recycled nylon 

Tommy Jeans offers a large selection of cotton products. On their website, they feature some products which contain independently certified organic cotton, although the exact quantity is not specified. In store, several labels state that products contain regenerative or transitional cotton. Tommy Jeans defines transitional cotton as that which supports farmers transitioning to organic farming. Want to know more about the impact of cotton production? Check out our article on cotton sustainability here! 

Other garments feature a material blend of cotton with a smaller percentage of elastane, nylon, or polyester. Although some items contain independent certified recycled polyester, produced from used textiles, production waste or plastic bottles, the exact quantities used are not clear on Tommy Jeans’ website. 

Since Tommy Jeans offers a wide variety of products, various alternative materials are also used. Their website features 100% suede and 100% leather sneakers, and artificial leather bags made from polyurethane, a plastic based leather alternative. 

PACKAGING 

Tommy Jeans does not disclose what packaging materials are used. PVH Corp. states that it is aiming to reduce their average packaging weight, expand reusability, and transition to recycled content by 2030. 

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS 

Tommy Jeans products adhere to regulatory standards regarding chemical use, including the Restricted Substance List and REACH guidelines. Through their circular business models, Tommy Hilfiger’s website states that they have saved 4.69 Olympic swimming pools’ worth of water and prevented 66309lbs of toxic chemicals from being used! 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

Garments made from monomaterials are easier to recycle, and therefore reduce the likelihood of excess waste being generated from the fashion industry. Tommy Jeans offers several products which are 100% cotton, including the majority of their t‑shirt line. However, material blends are used for numerous other garments, such as their nylon jackets which often have a polyester filling and jeans which sometimes contain a small percentage of elastane. 

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS

In some countries, Tommy Hilfiger offers a take-back service, where used products can be exchanged for a voucher. These garments are then either resold or transformed into new products, extending their lifespan, or recycled. Pre-loved Tommy Jeans products that have been transformed into unique, handcrafted pieces have featured in two Tommy Remixed collections! Tommy Jeans encourages consumers who don’t yet have access to their trade in services to explore other alternatives such as swapping with friends, reselling, donating, or recycling. 

Tommy Jeans has also partnered with the clothing reselling platform Depop, inviting consumers to discover pieces that have been cleaned, repaired, and restyled. UK consumers can also shop Tommy Jeans through MyWardrobeHQ, a second hand and rental platform! 

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

PVH Corp. and Tommy Hilfiger do not specify their production locations on their respective websites. Tommy Jeans has stores located across Europe, and offers shipping to the majority of countries in the world. Tommy Hilfiger’s headquarters are located in New York. 

TRANSPORTATION 

Tommy Jeans does not specify their transportation methods. PVH Corp’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report states that they are aiming to optimise load efficiency and shipment consolidation, minimise air freight, and increase their usage of electric and hybrid vehicles. 

• Leather and suede
• Wool

PVH Corp. has issued an Animal Welfare Policy Statement. This states that they are committed to sourcing 100% environmentally-preferred wool and eliminating the practice of mulesing by 2025, although an update on this is yet to be published. Environmentally preferred wool is defined as being certified by the RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), RCS (Recycled Claim Standard), GRS (Global Recycled Standard), or being regenagri certified. The report also states that all leather must be a by-product of the meat industry. 

PVH Corp. is also a member of the Leather Working Group (LWG), and requires any product labelled with LWG to source its leather from an audited factory. 

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Tommy Jeans offers a wide selection of men’s and women’s wear, including shoes and accessories. Size ranges vary across products, with size-inclusive items ranging from XXS to 5XL, and standard items offering sizes XXS to XL. Whether you love the classic Tommy Hilfiger red, white, and blue or want something with a bit more colour, Tommy Jeans has something for you. 

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

Tommy Hilfiger’s website has a sale section which features some items from the Tommy Jeans collection, as items are not made to order. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

Tommy Jeans provides limited product information on their website, and production countries are not specified. The fabric composition is however stated, and a preferred materials section is sometimes available to inform consumers that an item contains independently certified recycled or organic material. The exact quantity of this is material is not declared, and certifications are not listed. In store, labels provide an exact percentage of the preferred material that an item contains. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

Tommy Jeans does not provide information about its processes or suppliers, and does not publish an annual report on its social or environmental impacts or considerations. PVH Corp.’s most recent Corporate Responsibility Report was published in 2023, and this does not include information specific to the Tommy Jeans collection.