I love to make the impossible feel possible, while still being grounded in my fundamental values of people, community and nature.
- Tom -
OUR BELIEFS
- Do what you say you're going to do
- Make Things The right way
- Be a dependably good company
- Act for Tomorrow Today
These are the values we live by, and by which we operate Ramblers Way. For people, flower and fauna.
Do what you say you’re going to do.
We believe trust is built by keeping promises. Whether it's delivering your order on time, standing by our product quality, or communicating transparently, we hold ourselves to a simple standard: mean what you say, and follow through.
In a world of overpromising and fast fashion, we’re here to offer something steady, honest, and dependable. Our customers and our community deserve nothing less.
Make Things the Right Way
There’s a right way to do things and for us, that means sustainable, purposeful, and made in the USA. From choosing natural, renewable wool to working with American sewing partners, we prioritize craftsmanship and accountability over speed or scale.
We reject the disposable mindset. Our garments are designed to last, feel good, and age with character not to be replaced every season.
Be a Dependably Good Company
“Good” isn’t just a marketing term. It’s our internal compass. We treat our employees, partners, and customers with respect. We honor the land and resources we draw from. And we aim to be a brand people can count on, not just for high-quality clothing, but for ethical business practices, kindness, and care.
Being good means being reliable. It also means being human. We listen. We improve. And we take responsibility when things don’t go perfectly.
Act for Tomorrow Today
We are stewards, not just of our business, but of the planet and the future. Every decision we make: what we produce, how we source, where we manufacture reflects a long-term mindset.
That’s why we’ve chosen wool: it’s natural, renewable, and requires far fewer resources than conventional fabrics. That’s why we’ve committed to American manufacturing. And that’s why we design timeless essentials instead of chasing trends.
To us, sustainability isn’t a checkbox. It’s a way of thinking. A way of living. A way of being.
Ramblers Way is committed to a high standard of ethics in every aspect of our business. From how the sheep are cared for, to how the clothing is produced, to how we operate the organization, we depend on a set of lifelong values and a deep respect for the natural world.
Consuming Less, Stewarding More
We purposefully and thoughtfully create timeless essentials because we are committed to encouraging our customers to lead a lifestyle that consumes less.
We look first to natural resources to make our skillfully crafted clothing. We seek the finest wool fibers.
We source renewable, natural fibers and raw materials based upon the inherent beneficial properties they provide our clothing, inspired by natural performance.
If we can’t satisfy customer preference for an attribute like performance or durability, we may choose to blend with a man-made fiber, in the smallest amount necessary.
Responsibly Sourced
Whenever possible, we establish face-to-face relationships with the producers and processors within our supply chain.
We maintain a holistic view of the interrelation of our clothing, supply chain and the environmental and social footprint of both. We strive to make products that are fully traceable from farm to fabric to fashion.
We utilize internationally recognized standards for sustainable and responsible fiber and textile production, such as Textile Exchange’s Responsible Wool Standard (RWS).
We strive to make the most efficient use of the resources in our manufacturing process in order to reduce waste.
We capture, reclaim and repurpose the byproducts of our manufacturing.
We utilize recycled and repurposed materials. We may choose to source remnant/leftover fabrics to meet our immediate clothing production needs instead of larger scale production of new fabrics that require a greater commitment of resources.
our Wool:
While we are no longer able to source 100% of our wool from the United States, there’s no compromise on the quality of wool nor on the higher commitment to our communities and natural world. We’ll continue to source wool from the United States whenever we can, and support initiatives like the Responsible Wool Standard to grow the supply of superfine, responsibly grown wool. Finally, we are completely committed to clothing made in America, with American hands and American know-how, in American factories.
Lifelong Values
We strive to use American resources whenever possible.
We are an independent, family-owned company. We use our autonomy to think constructively about the ways we may apply sustainability to our activities.
We are entrepreneurial. We use our values to innovate solutions.
We will provide a safe, healthy and supportive work environment for our employees where they may earn a living wage, be provided with health care and enjoy flexible working hours.