As more apparel manufacturers push for better eco-friendly practices, the growth of sustainable initiatives and endeavors has exploded globally. Companies such as Gildan, Kornit, and others continue to implement sustainable strategies and better environmental policies. Recently, HanesBrands announced its latest sustainable project.

According to a report from Ecotextile News, the company launched a sustainable fashion project in the Dominican Republic. HanesBrands partnered with the Slow Fashion Foundation as well as a group of public and private bodies for the Textile Recovery Project, which aims to promote the reuse of textile waste in the Dominican.

The first project released under the new initiative is called Hilos de Quisqueya, or Threads of Quisqueya. The collection features four garments inspired by local threatened Dominican species — the hawksbill turtle, manatee, and Hispaniolan sparrowhawk — and the national flower, the Bayahibe rose.

“These initiatives are critical to fostering sustainable management,” said Mariela Moronta, manager, corporate social responsibility and sustainability for HanesBrands Dominican Republic, in an article shared by Just Style. “[HanesBrands] has one of the most ambitious sustainability plans in the textile industry, working to positively impact the environment through our people, planet, and products. The Textile Recovery Project supports our sustainability efforts, promoting the reuse of textile waste and developing the circular economy in the Dominican Republic.”

The apparel manufacturing giant has several other sustainable initiatives in place, with several goals set to be achieved by 2030.