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Iron Roots

Rated: Great

price: $$$$

location: Netherlands

Iron Roots is an activewear brand that makes all its apparel from plant based fabrics.

Iron Roots sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

5 out of 5

Overall rating: Great

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


Iron Roots's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Portugal, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct but it has a formal statement covering workers rights. It ensures payment of a living wage in the final stage of production. It traces most of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'great'. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Iron Roots is rated 'Great' overall.

Last updated October 2022