At Naturally Advanced Technologies Inc., we believe that sustainability is the way of the future and that every decision should be based on three things: people, planet, and profit. Known as the triple-bottom-line (3BL), this pervasive philosophy is upheld throughout NAT.

HTnaturals Apparel Corp.

Aside from providing consumers with an environmentally friendly alternative to conventionally produced clothing, HTnaturals practices the 3BL philosophy from overseas manufacturing to domestic warehousing and purchasing practices.

All overseas manufacturing facilities are inspected by a representative of HTnaturals' production department on a quarterly basis and all have been certified by third party inspection agencies for quality working conditions. Domestically, HTnaturals upholds the 3BL philosophy in day-to-day operations through several initiatives including a comprehensive recycling program, the purchase of wind power credits to offset the electricity used by our computers, and the purchase of energy efficient light bulbs and appliances.

While HTnaturals has made great progress in considering social and environmental impact, fiscal responsibility is also a part of the 3BL philosophy, and as such many conventional practices are still used. HTnaturals is continuously identifying new opportunities for the cost effective reduction of its environmental footprint, thereby delivering maximum value to Naturally Advanced shareholders.


Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc.

Crailar Fiber Technologies Inc. is striving to make it easier and more cost effective for manufacturers and consumers to operate on the 3BL philosophy. With expected improvements in, including but not limited to, time and environmental footprint of manufacturing, agricultural practices and feedstock sourcing, and product quality and lifecycle, CRAILAR® solutions have the potential to deliver value across the 3BL. CRAILAR® products are expected to have applications to many industries including such environmental heavyweights as traditional and performance apparel, and composite materials.