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Anchal

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United States

Anchal is a lifestyle brand that practises upcycling and the use of vintage textiles throughout its product ranges.

Anchal sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


Anchal's rating applies to the Anchal house apparel brand only and does not cover other brands stocked by Anchal or other categories of products outside of apparel.

Its environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures by hand to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. It provides jobs for workers from disadvantaged communities in India. It traces most of its supply chain. It ensures payment of a living wage in the final stage of production. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use any animal products but it does not state that it's vegan.

Anchal is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated December 2022