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COOHEM

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: Japan

COOHEM is a premium Japanese knitwear label with a cool, contemporary approach. Unique tweed-effect fabrics and statement colourways are used to explore the limitless capabilities of knitwear.

COOHEM sustainability rating

Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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COOHEM's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Japan, a medium risk country 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. It traces most of its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It uses leather, wool and exotic animal hair. It does not use fur, down, exotic animal skin or angora.

COOHEM is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated October 2021