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By Walid

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

Established in 2011, By Walid creates modern silhouettes for men and women using antique textiles.

By Walid sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

2 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


By Walid's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled fabrics. 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 'good'. Its products are made in-house by the owner and a small team. It traces all of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage.

Its animal rating is 'not good enough'. It uses recycled leather, wool, exotic animal hair and fur. It does not use down, exotic animal skin or angora.

By Walid is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated November 2020