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FME Apparel

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: Australia

FME Apparel is a womenswear brand that produces all its pieces in Melbourne, Australia.

FME Apparel sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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FME Apparel's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Australia, a low 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 any of its supply chain.

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

FME Apparel is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated July 2022