Imagine the day when you know what you’re really getting. When there aren’t any “gotchas!” 10 years later; or even 10 days later. We’re not perfect and won’t claim to be, but we will let you know what’s going on behind the products that you’re spending your money on. Nothing to hide here; right or wrong. How it works: we tell you where we source things, who we’re buying them from, how much we paid for them, and then what our price to you is. You’re well aware that the only way we can continue to be a part of the new disruptive economy is to pay for our overhead, pay ourselves, and put money back into the company. Yes,...
Between the years of 2006 and 2015, we were learning intensely, two dichotomous things: That the apparel & accessories we make, wear and use are often a massive contributor to natural resource depletion, GHG emissions, multiple types of pollution, and misery in people’s lives, and - that yoga heals.
We weren’t able to stay quiet on either of these topics.
So when we went looking for, and couldn't find, a pair of yoga shorts that aligned with our aesthetic or the values we had come to appreciate based on our newfound knowledge we decided to make them ourselves.
We built Kozm to be a part of the sustainable fashion solution and to remind you to stay well and do good.
Made Fair With Care It's a core and guiding value that we think matches yours. From day one, being aware of our impacts (on people’s lives and on our planet) and taking responsibility for them was a major part of our mission. We question everything from sourcing materials and manufacturing, to banking and product lifecycle. We’re fully committed to building our products with the most sustainable materials available and in factories that share our values. For now, our products are crafted in the USA, in small batches, by fairly paid workers. It’s a slow process – no fast fashion here. And we don’t give an inch on product — we only make premium quality goods. The longer they last, the less...
The first decision we made was to legally register Kozm as a CA Benefit Corporation. We are committed to holding ourselves to B Corp standards. This provides us a framework to make sure we’re always doing things in a way that is better for our workers, our community and the environment. And within the first year of being in business, we met our goal of becoming a Certified B Corp™. Unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations® are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions not only on their shareholders, but also on their stakeholders (e.g., workers, suppliers, community, consumers, and the environment). SEE OUR ANNUAL B IMPACT REPORT HERE We bank with Amalgamated Bank, a triple bottom line bank that invests in businesses and nonprofits...
When you choose Kozm, you help us support inspiring yoga empowerment programs like the Warrior Spirit Retreat. Why Yoga and mindful practices have given us huge benefits, and we want to share this gift with those who really need it. Repeated studies have shown yoga and meditation reduce PTSD, depression, anxiety and other psychological conditions. Yoga is increasingly being used by western doctors to treat an array of issues with less cost and better results, and we want to help bring yoga to as many people as possible. Who Dan Nevins quickly emerged as someone we wanted to work with. If you think coming back from a slam on concrete or getting caught inside on a big day is brutal, try...
