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Cover

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: United States

Cover creates chic, innovative UPF 50+ swimwear in flattering silhouettes, made in the USA.

Cover sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

Not applicable

Overall rating: It's a start

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


Cover's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. There is no evidence it minimises packaging. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. 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 USA, 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. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

This brand makes products that are generally free of animal materials. We have not rated its impact on animals. The overall rating is based on environment and labour scores only.

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

Last updated December 2022