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Flax

Rated: It's a start

Last rated: Sep 2022

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location: United States

Flax is an American label committed to producing products sustainably and always trying to improve its standards.

Flax sustainability rating

This brand was last rated September 2022. The assessment is likely outdated.
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Planet

2 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Flax's environment rating is 'not good enough'. It uses materials which reduce water use in the first stage of production. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. There is no evidence it minimises packaging.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Lithuania, 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 visits some of its suppliers regularly.

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

Flax is rated It's a start overall.

Rated Sep 2022

Brands often evolve their sustainability practices and disclosures. This rating is based on publicly available information at the time of rating.