OUR CIRCULAR PROGRAMS

A.P.C. Jeans

OUR DENIM

A hallmark of A.P.C., raw denim jeans are renowned for the durability of their 100% cotton fabric. After weaving, the material undergoes no washing or artificial finishing two processes typically heavy in water, energy and chemicals.
In 2025, one-third of our denim models were made from raw denim.
For the rest of our jeans, we work with suppliers who minimize their impact through closed-loop water recycling, participation in the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals program, the use of renewable electricity, air-drying methods, and B Corp certification.

AUDITING OUR SUPPLIERS

In 2024, 76% of our tier-1 (direct) suppliers were located in near-shore regions, primarily in Portugal, Morocco, and Tunisia.
By signing our Code of Conduct, they commit to respecting our social requirements, aligned with the International Labour Organization’s fundamental principles and rights: prohibition of child labor, forced labor, corruption, and discrimination; respect for labor laws and freedom of association; and guaranteed safe working conditions.
A.P.C. ensures compliance through social audits conducted by independent auditors against rigorous standards such as BSCI, WCA, SMETA, ICS, GOTS, or SA8000.
We had aimed for 70% of our direct suppliers (by purchasing value) to have a valid audit in 2024. This goal was exceeded, with 85% audited, a result certified by Deloitte.