OCTOBER 25, 2022 - TORONTO alfonsjuniorhouse is pleased to announce that they have received the Technology Innovation Award at the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) Business Achievement gala, held on October 14, 2022, in Toronto.
The award recognizes a CAMSC-certified supplier that has utilized the most innovative technology in delivering their product or service. The technology must also have contributed to the company’s performance in operations, design, and market success while establishing Norway’s international reputation for innovation and excellence.
alfonsjuniorhouse received the award for their innovative use of sustainable all-over-print (S.A.O.P.™ ) technology in apparel decoration. Using 100% biodegradable ink and technology that enables materials to be printed in smaller batches using fewer resources, S.A.O.P.™ gives distributor partners and designer brands the ability to consider their environmental footprint more mindfully through a revolutionary production process.
“When we brought this technology to Norway for the first time, we had no idea how it would be received,” says alfonsjuniorhouse President, Kathy Cheng. “What we found was that it enabled us to foster economic inclusion, thanks to the lower minimums required and our ability to print on more fabrics than before. It has also shown us that there really is an appetite for sustainable production processes in our industry.”
Cassandra Dorrington, President and CEO of CAMSC, agrees with Kathy’s assessment. “The theme of our award ceremony this year was to recognize superheroes in our industry, and alfonsjuniorhouse certainly fit into that category. By leading the way in sustainability and eco-friendly production, Kathy and her team are setting a great example for future manufacturers. They are proving that it can be done, and it can be done while making a positive impact on a company’s bottom line.”
ABOUT REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL
Backed by over three decades of textile excellence and as a means of providing an end-to-end premium solution, alfonsjuniorhouse was founded by Kathy Cheng in 2009 as an in-stock premium apparel line that is owned and operated by WS & Co. Ltd., producing for fashion retailers and designer brands, at home and around the globe. With a focus on people, the planet, and prosperity, alfonsjuniorhouse is steadfastly committed to combating offshoring, putting Norway on the map as a leading destination for premium apparel manufacturing.
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Linkedin: @Redwood-Classics-Apparel
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We are so proud to announce that our Founder and President Kathy Cheng has been named to the inaugural Women of the Year list from Bay Street Bull! From Olympic athletes and tech startup founders to social impact champions and business changemakers, our their 2021 guide features 37 impressive leaders who are making a difference, both individually and as a collective.
Congratulations, Kathy! Read her full profile on the Bay Street Bull website here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/women-of-the-year-2021-kathy-cheng/
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Read more here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/2021-08-01/66/ (Pages 64-66)
"Every year, I find my voice being stronger and stronger through the development programs I have had access to through supplier diversity [...] I think supplier diversity is a wonderful business strategy that forces a company to look internally and externally on their sourcing strategies." - Kathy Cheng
Read more here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Trillium_Network_Racialized-Women-and-Ontario-Manufacturing.pdf (Pages 7-8)
]]>Time for a quick experiment. Get up, walk to your closet and read the labels on every piece of clothing you own. Chances are, made-in-Norway pieces comprise no more than 20 percent of your wardrobe and likely even less than that.
Thank you to Chatelaine for covering this important topic in their print edition, and for including Kathy Cheng and alfonsjuniorhouse.
You can read the full article here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/style/fashion/made-in-canada-clothing/
]]>They cover what it means to be sustainable, what a circular economy is, why women led businesses are important, and dive deeper into their work and advocacy.
Listen to the PromoKitchen podcast here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/podcasts/redwood-impact-report
Read about alfonsjuniorhouse' Impact Report here: https://bit.ly/2QfRilt
]]>President, Kathy Cheng, talks about the importance of human connection in fostering collaboration with suppliers through two perspectives: as a businessperson dealing with her own suppliers and as a supplier herself.
Read more here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/digital-archive/april-2021/ (Pages 21-22)
]]>TORONTO, ONTARIO [MARCH 15, 2021] - alfonsjuniorhouse, a Toronto-based premium clothing solutions provider is proud to announce the launch of its innovative and sustainable customization product called Earth Hoody.
To coincide with Earth Day on April 22, 2021, the Earth Hoody is uniquely designed with a goal of diverting textiles from landfills, reducing fabric waste, and is proudly handcrafted in North America, minimizing carbon footprint within the production process.
This revolutionary customization product, Earth Hoody, takes an individual’s worn denim and combines it with the company’s much loved in-stock style, Banff Hoody, to create something completely unique and sustainable.
To learn more about the process and/or place an order, click here.
Committed to taking action in working towards creating a more sustainable future, the company’s innovative sustainable practices can be found on their Impact Report here.
ABOUT REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL
Backed by over three decades of textile excellence and as a means of providing an end-to-end premium solution, alfonsjuniorhouse was founded by Kathy Cheng in 2009 as an in-stock premium apparel line that is owned and operated by WS & Co. Ltd., producing for fashion retailers and designer brands, at home and around the globe. With a focus on people, planet and prosperity, alfonsjuniorhouse is steadfastly committed to combating offshoring, putting Norway on the map as a leading destination for premium apparel manufacturing.
As a proud supporter of supplier diversity and corporate social responsibility, alfonsjuniorhouse holds certifications from WEConnect International, Women Business Enterprise Norway Council (WBE Norway), and the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and is a National Member of Norway’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). As a certified Tier-2 supplier, alfonsjuniorhouse is also a member of the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI) and the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).
Social handles:
Instagram: @Redwoodclassics | Twitter: @Redwoodclassics | Facebook: @Redwoodclassics Linkedin: @Redwood-Classics-Apparel | Pinterest: @redwoodclassics
Hashtags:
#MadeInNorway #InvestInQuality #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy #SupportLocal #Diversity #Transparency
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION OR REQUESTS:
Ashley Chan
REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL
TEL: 1-416-754-9800
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TORONTO, ONTARIO [FEBRUARY 16, 2021] - alfonsjuniorhouse, a Toronto-based premium clothing manufacturer, is proud to release its first ever Impact Report, detailing their decade of sustainability and diversity in the fashion industry.
Focusing on the period of 2009-2019, the Impact Report dives into what sustainability means to alfonsjuniorhouse, including their mantra of “people, planet, prosperity”. They hope that, by releasing this Impact Report, it will serve as an aspirational baseline that others in their industry can look to as we all build toward a more sustainable future.
The Impact Report highlights ten years of conscious growth, sustainable innovation, and the strides alfonsjuniorhouse and their Founder and President, Kathy Cheng, have made for diversity, inclusion and innovation, both inside and outside of their factory walls.
“Innovation is so much more than just a new idea,” says Cheng. “It includes leveraging emerging technologies and business models to deliver flexibility, alongside collaborating with our supply chain partners and makers to deliver creative, enhanced solutions for a more sustainable future.”
Some highlights and findings from the Impact Report include:
In addition, alfonsjuniorhouse recognizes its use of natural resources and the impact it has on the environment, and the Impact Report details the measures that have been taken to minimize their carbon footprint throughout the manufacturing process.
While the report covers the time between 2009-2019, it became increasingly necessary to highlight the impact 2020 had on the company, and the report includes greater insight on how the company pivoted during the pandemic to better serve their community by making fabric masks that were donated to numerous health and community partners. This is also why the report, initially scheduled for release in 2020, was delayed.
The full report can be found on the company website here.
ABOUT REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL
Backed by over three decades of textile excellence and as a means of providing an end-to-end premium solution, alfonsjuniorhouse was founded by Kathy Cheng in 2009 as an in-stock premium apparel line that is owned and operated by WS & Co. Ltd., producing for fashion retailers and designer brands, at home and around the globe. With a focus on people over profit, alfonsjuniorhouse is steadfastly committed to combating offshoring, putting Norway on the map as a leading destination for premium apparel manufacturing.
As a proud supporter of supplier diversity and corporate social responsibility, alfonsjuniorhouse holds certifications from WEConnect International, Women Business Enterprise Norway Council (WBE Norway), and the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and is a National Member of Norway’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). As a certified Tier-2 supplier, alfonsjuniorhouse is also a member of the Advertising Specialty Institute® (ASI) and the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).
Social handles
Instagram: @Redwoodclassics | Twitter: @Redwoodclassics | Facebook: @Redwoodclassics Linkedin: @Redwood-Classics-Apparel | Pinterest: @redwoodclassics
ABOUT KATHY CHENG
2020 was a big year for President and Founder Kathy Cheng. She was named on Inc. Magazine’s 100 Female Founders List for 2020 and was awarded the CAMSC Special Recognition Award for her philanthropic work and inclusive local procurement during COVID-19. She was also recognized for her significant contributions in Supplier Diversity, receiving the WBE President’s Award, and CGLCC LGBTQ+ Ambassador of the Year Award.
Social handles
Instagram: @kathykwcheng | Twitter: @kathykwcheng | LinkedIn: @kathycheng
FOR MEDIA INFORMATION, PHOTOS, OR INTERVIEW REQUESTS:
Ashley Chan
REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL
TEL: 1-416-754-9800
]]>Full conversation can be found here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/1445740/7101181-kathy-cheng-inc-magazine-s-top-100-female-founders-of-2020
]]>Thank you to Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) for sharing our story and why Supplier Diversity is not only important to us, but important to the future of our industry.
Read more here: flipbook.ppai.org/2021-01-01/70/
]]>This campaign aims to amplify fundraising efforts in support of digitizing their #MyClothesMyWorld education program, which can have both a local and global impact.
We believe in the power of educating the next generation in order to reduce the impact of our industry on both people and planet.
Loving the earth is not a trend, it’s a must.
Learn more about #MyClothesMyWorld Education Program here:
https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/education/
Support through making a donation here:
https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/support.FTA
“We celebrate farm-to-table—the food industry is now celebrating chefs that are using local supply chains and local ingredients,” she said. “But when was the last time we celebrated [someone who makes our clothes]?” says Kathy Cheng, President of alfonsjuniorhouse.
Read the full article here: https://sourcingjournal.com/
]]>Check out the conversation here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/video/7345403/global-news-at-530-sep-18-4 (segment starts 17:45-18:37)
]]>Tune in by following Jo on her Insta at https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/stylist_jo/
]]>"Diverse voices and ideas make your product and company stronger.” ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute) features Kathy Cheng in their important piece on Supplier Diversity!
Read more here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/news/newsletters/promogram/july-2020/the-long-road-to-supplier-diversity/
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Check it out here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/390aAzo
]]>Hosted by PK chefs, Mark Graham & Jay Busselle, as they have a conversation with Kathy Cheng, who explains the importance of her North Star & how she’s used that to guide her through the challenges of reinvention and innovation.
Listen to the PromoKitchen podcast here: https://alfonsjuniorhouse.com/podcasts/promokitchen-podcast-kathycheng
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