Our environmental progress

AKAMMAK is a company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of high quality outdoor technical clothing. Founded in 2005, the brand is known for its commitment to the environment and innovation. AKAMMAK originally created in Canada has established its base in Paris, France and markets its products worldwide.

The use of plastic bags

We are pleased to confirm that our company AKAMMAK has decided to replace plastic bags for all its garments with bio-based and biodegradable ones.

This represents an additional cost, but we are aware of the negative environmental impact that plastic bags have. That is why we decided to take this positive initiative by replacing these bags with ecological and sustainable alternatives.

Our bio-based packaging bags are made from renewable raw materials such as corn starch or sugarcane residues, and are fully biodegradable in industrial composting. They are also certified to be free of toxic chemicals, such as phthalates and BPA, which can be harmful to human health.

We are proud to be taking this step forward in environmental sustainability, and hope that our commitment to greener packaging practices, even if there is still some way to go, will encourage other companies to follow our example.

The polyester in our clothes

We have made the decision to replace all polyesters in our products with recycled polyesters from post-consumer materials.

This decision is in line with AKAMMAK’s commitment to reduce its environmental footprint and support the circular economy. Outdoor technical clothing for men and women is designed for outdoor activities and requires resistant, durable and comfortable materials. By replacing virgin polyesters with recycled ones, AKAMMAK can reduce its environmental impact significantly while continuing to offer high quality products to its customers, always with our lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect.

The recycled polyesters used by AKAMMAK are made from post-consumer plastic bottles, fishing nets or any other item that is collected, cleaned and transformed into pellets and then into polyester fibers. This circuit significantly reduces the amount of plastic waste in landfills and oceans, while maintaining the same technical and durability properties as virgin polyesters.

As a committed brand, we are proud to take this positive step towards environmental sustainability. We are convinced that reducing our carbon footprint and our use of raw materials is an important step towards a more sustainable future. With this initiative, AKAMMAK is one of the pioneers in the outdoor technical clothing industry as was the Patagonia brand and tries to lead other brands in terms of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The long-lasting antibacterial treatment

The antibacterial treatment introduced by AKAMMAK is a specific treatment applied to textiles that kills bacteria that develop in the fabric during use. This treatment is durable over time, which means that it remains effective even after many washes, unlike conventional treatments that lose their effectiveness after a few dozen washes. The antibacterial treatment has been tested and certified to be safe and effective, and it is used in a variety of applications including medical textiles, uniforms, bedding, carpets, curtains.

The selected antibacterial treatment has the particularity of reducing by half the number of washes required to keep the fabric odourless. Indeed, bacteria and microbes are eliminated, the fabric remains fresh for longer, which allows to limit the frequency of washes. Small calculation: if we divide by 2 the number of washes, it’s 2 times less water, 2 times less detergent, 2 times less dryer (for the followers) and a longer product life. What an economy for your wallet and for the planet.

Research and development

Our new developments focus on PLA (polylactic acid). It is a biodegradable and environmentally friendly fiber made from renewable sources such as corn and sugarcane. Here are some uses of PLA in textiles:

• Sportswear and Outerwear: Lightweight, breathable and comfortable, making it an ideal choice for sportswear and outerwear. PLA clothing is also water and UV resistant.
• Bedding and linens: PLA fiber is soft and comfortable, making it ideal for bedding and household linen. PLA textiles are also hypoallergenic and resistant to bacteria and odors.
• Baby clothing: Soft and non-irritating, making it ideal for baby clothes. PLA textiles are also hypoallergenic and gentle on babies' sensitive skin.
• Rugs and carpets: PLA fiber is durable and stain-resistant, making it an ideal choice for rugs and carpets.

PLA fiber is an ecological and biodegradable option for textile in addition to its hypoallergenic properties and resistance to bacteria and odors. A fiber that perfectly matches the AKAMMAK products and their use. Manufacturing in France AKAMMAK is committed to producing its fabrics in France to reduce its carbon footprint. Producing in France also allows us to maintain permanent quality control. Thanks to this production, in addition to reducing our environmental impact, we contribute to employment on the territory.

We would like to thank our customers for their support and are committed to researching and developing more sustainable solutions to reduce our long and short term environmental impact. Thank you for your choices in supporting our commitment to a greener and more sustainable future.