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BALL

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Denmark

Since the '70s, Danish BALL has been making an impact on youth fashion, especially when it comes to denim.

BALL sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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BALL's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in the European Union, a low/medium risk region for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

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

BALL is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated August 2022