Because these items are made just for you, we can only accept returns if there is a manufacturing defect (print mistakes, sewing errors, etc). If the item does not resemble the item you ordered, please send a photograph of the item to alba@albaathletic.com and we will remedy the issue right away. In most cases, a refund of the purchase price or a replacement item can be arranged.

Sustainability

We want to reduce the negative impacts of the clothing industry.

The fashion, textile and clothing industries are very dirty. We think things can be done cleaner, greener and make a better product for it.

No excess inventory:

Your products are only made once you order them. This means there is no warehouse space taken up holding them, and also, there are no leftover products at the end of a season. Less energy in manufacturing, less energy storing them and less energy trashing them.

Better products:

The best way to make a sustainable product is to make a product that will last and not need replacing. Our fabrics are made to perform well for their entire life, and we hope that life is long. With proper care, your items will take you through years of runs, swims, hikes and trips to the gym.

Local manufacturing:

Our products are made in a factory as close to you as possible. This reduces the impact of shipping long distances cutting emissions as much as possible. We also ship directly from the factory to you, eliminating several trips that a regular product would take.

Reduced packaging:

We try to do our best to minimize waste in packaging and source eco-friendly packaging materials. Many of our packaging materials are either recyclable or biodegradable. Bubble wraps are made from a minimum of 15% recycled plastic and 10% post-consumer content.

Healthy printing:

We use genuine Brother GT-3, water based pigment inks. GT-3 inks are CPSIA compliant and Oeko-Tex™ certified, which means they are safe to print on youth/children’s clothing and reduce environmental waste.