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Blanche

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Australia

Based in Leichhardt, Sydney, Blanche is a brand that makes designer, custom-made wedding dresses.

Blanche sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Blanche'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 packaging. 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 'it's a start'. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It has an internal grievance mechanism in its supply chain where reporting can be made anonymously. It traces most of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production. It audits some of its supply chain but does not state what percentage.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use fur, leather, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses down accredited by the Responsible Down Standard. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.

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

Last updated February 2022