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Ishkar

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: United Kingdom

Ishkar is based in the UK and offers clothes for men and women made by artisans from many countries.

Ishkar 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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Ishkar's environment rating is 'not good enough'. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. It uses low impact non-toxic dyes in some of its products. There is no evidence it implements water reduction initiatives. There is no evidence it minimises packaging.

Its labour rating is 'good'. It has a mission to improve social conditions for craftsmen in war zones. It ensures payment of a living wage in the final stage of production. It traces some of its supply chain.

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

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

Last updated October 2021