Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From thoughtful sourcing to a commitment to transparency and continuous learning, we aim to empower makers to create with care, intention, and pride.
Our Mission
We believe beautiful textiles should also be kinder to the planet and the people. Our mission begins with responsible sourcing—organic, recycled, deadstock, eco‑certified, fair trade, and artisanal fabrics chosen with care. We honour the craftsmanship, history, and hands behind every textile, while empowering makers to reduce reliance on fast fashion. With continuous learning and long‑term partnerships, we’re committed to progress—not perfection.
Materials Lifecycle Assessment
Every fabric leaves a footprint. Using our Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework, we evaluate environmental impact at every stage—Resources, Manufacturing, Transportation, Usage, and End‑of‑Life. We've created our sustainability to help us (and you!) understand where a fabric shines and where there’s work left to do.
Our Commitments
Our values guide every choice we make. We celebrate makers and artisans, centre kindness and equity in our workplace, and pursue environmentally responsible practices at every step. From building respectful partnerships to prioritizing ethical labour, from eco-conscious sourcing to studio operations, we’re committed to growth, accountability, and creating a more compassionate industry.
About Us
Core Fabrics was born in Montreal from the friendship and shared vision of Heather Lou and Tereska Gesing, two makers who dreamed of a fabric shop filled with beautiful, eco-friendly textiles, each with a story behind it. They curate fabrics that honour the people who make them and inspire a community of sewists to create with care, making sustainability personal, accessible, and joyful.
Our Dashboard
In order to hold ourselves accountable and track our sustainability goals, we're also setting targets internally to increase the number of three, four, and five leaf fabrics in our collection year over year. Here you can see a live snapshot of our entire inventory, along with our upcoming goals for 2024, and longer term goals for 2030.
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| Current Inventory | 1% | 29% | 35% | 23% | 12% | 0% |
| 2025 Goals | 1% | 15% | 24% | 34% | 25% | 1% |
| 2030 Goals | 0% | 5% | 10% | 40% | 30% | 15% |
Last updated Thu, Oct 02, 2025