TIMELESS STYLE x QUALITY GARMENTS x PRODUCTION INTEGRITY
At James Street, we make elevated knitwear and sewn essentials designed to last—pieces that feel fresh but never fleeting. Each style is rooted in thoughtful design, influenced by trends without being ruled by them, so you’ll reach for it season after season. At our core, we embody an elevated tomboy aesthetic that is always timeless and wearable.
What began in our founder Jess’s basement with one knitting machine has grown into a global network of trusted partners—from yarn spinners to knit factories to fulfillment teams—each one aligned with our values of quality, ethics, and integrity.
We’re still producing in small batches, using traceable, consciously sourced materials, and making beautiful things the right way.
See our certifications below.
Peruvian Knitwear Factory Certifications:
Fair Trade Peru: Recognized for promoting equitable and ethical business practices.
Peru Brand: Highlights the origin and quality of Peruvian products.
Alpaca of Peru: Signifies responsibility and sustainability in alpaca garment production.
Sustainable Export Development: Evaluates operations, action plans, codes of conduct, and export marketing strategies.
*Our Peruvian knitting factory also produces our cotton yarn in-house, for a tight and transparent supply chain.
Peruvian Alpaca Yarn Supplier Certifications:
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Certified for 100% organic alpaca yarns, ensuring ecological and social criteria are met.
Fair Trade Certification: Acknowledged for ethical business practices and fair benefits across the production process.
Peruvian 100% Highland Wool Yarn Supplier Certifications:
Responsible Alpaca Standard (RAS): First alpaca garments factory globally to obtain RAS certification, ensuring animal welfare and sustainable land management.
Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Certifies that yarns are free from harmful substances and safe for human use.
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard): Offers cotton yarns certified for organic production and processing.
SGS Traceable Alpaca Service: Provides full traceability for alpaca tops and yarns, ensuring transparency in the supply chain.
Los Angeles Knitwear Factory Certifications and Practices:
SEDEX Certification: Demonstrates commitment to ethical business practices and supply chain transparency.
BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) Membership: Supports sustainable cotton farming practices.
Solar-Powered Operations: Factory operates on solar energy, reducing carbon footprint.
Chinese Yarn Manufacturer Certifications:
Carbon Footprint Certification: Ten core yarns verified and labeled by TÜV SÜD in 2022.
Carbon Neutrality: Achieved for six core yarn products, aligning with goals for net-zero emissions by 2050.
GOTS and OCS Certifications: Ensures organic and sustainable fiber sourcing.
Responsible Animal Fiber Certifications: Includes RWS (Responsible Wool Standard), RMS (Responsible Mohair Standard), and RAS (Responsible Alpaca Standard).
Traceability Initiatives: Membership in SFA chain of custody, ICCAW, and GCS Quality Cashmere certification, providing transparency from fiber to finished product.
Los Angeles Denim Studio:
100% BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) organic cotton is utilized in all of our denim, ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing.