Sustainability
+ Mission
Sustainability
+ Mission
+ Mission
Material Transparency
Our socks are crafted with high quality materials that are proven safe for the manufacturers and the final wearer. Our fabrics are selected for their performance during athletic pursuits, including factors like moisture-wicking, breathability, and odor- reduction capabilities. We're proud of what our socks are made of, and we make the material composition of each style easy to find on every product page.
Biofil® Organic Cotton
Breathable, naturally anti-microbial, and quick drying. Organic cotton is a preferred fabric for sportswear, and more sustainable than conventional cotton, wool, or synthetics. Biofil® Organic Cotton is made without harmful dyes or chemicals.
Q-SKIN®
Q-SKIN by Fulgar® is an innovative polyamide with anti-microbial silver ion that offers exceptional comfort, moisture control, and hygiene. Q-SKIN holds the OEKO-TEX STD 100 CLASS I certification, which guarantees that the material is completely harmless to human health, free from any harmful dyes or chemicals.
Q-CYCLE®
A sustainable and fully recycled version of Q-SKIN, Q-CYCLE by Fulgar®made from extracting materials from end-of-life car tires. This material also has OEKO-TEX STD 100 CLASS I certification as well as being approved by the Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
Repetita®
Repetita® is 100% post consumer polyester
from plastic bottles, and we use this in our signature stripe to join high-tech Q-SKIN with soft organic cotton.
Certifications that actually mean something
From safety standards to environmental impact, we're proud of the labels we carry and work hard to be worth of.
Responsible Manufacturing + Sourcing
All of our socks are masterfully made in Botticino, Italy, by a family-run factory factory that has specialized in athletic socks for over 40 years. Our team maintains a friendly and humanistic relationship with our manufacturing team, and visit 2-3 times per year for quality control on each batch production.
We source raw materials from Fulgar, one of the top and most innovative Italian yarn manufacturers. Both Q-SKIN and Q-CYCLE polyamides hold OEKO-TEX STD 100 CLASS I certification for safety to human health.
Thoughtful Packaging
QEJA is also dedicated to keeping our packaging out of the landfill. This is possible by using 100% recycled paper for our sock bands and EcoEnclose 100% recycled envelopes to lovingly ship your socks to you. These products are curb-side recyclable and don’t require any unique process to break down.
We've taken extraordinary steps to prevent plastic waste from shipping, storing, and receiving. The ONLY plastic used in our entire operation is in the sock itself, which is very durable and certainly not 'single use.'.
Community Projects
From organizing inclusive group rides or multi-brand giveaways, volunteering at race aid stations or trail cleanups, to developing Zero-Waste Programs for our local events, we strive to show up, engage, have fun, and do good in our communities.
1% for the Planet Members
We want to make every effort to ensure the next generation has green mountains, blue oceans, clear air, clean streets, and plenty of snow to enjoy. That’s why we’ve dedicated at least 10% of our profits to social and environmental initiatives like 1% for the Planet to guide our giving to the greatest effect.
The Climate Label
When you see The Climate Label, you know that a company meets a high bar for climate responsibility. To earn the Label, a company must annually measure cradle-to-customer emissions, fund GHG reduction and removal projects at a scale that matches their ongoing emissions, and show that they have plans to address future emissions. QEJA has been re-certified every year since 2023.
