LCA – Understanding the numbers
Each ROOTS products with an LCA shows these key figures:
The key figures are measured in 5 phases
1. Upstream – Raw materials and components: fibres, trims, packaging.
2. Core Process – Production: spinning, weaving, dyeing, and assembly.
3. Downstream – Transport and distribution. Smaller footprint than you'd think.
4.1 Use – Laundry – Washing during use. 40 cycles for coveralls, trousers and jackets, 2 for parkas, bodywarmers and softshell jackets
4.2 Disposal – End-of-life: landfill, incineration, recycling, or reuse.
Read more about our full LCA process here: life cycle assessment