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Lapuan Kankurit

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: Finland

Lapuan Kankurit is a Finnish label that has long roots in the art of weaving, with the brand's history spanning over four generations.

Lapuan Kankurit sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Lapuan Kankurit's environment rating is 'good'. It uses eco-friendly materials including Tencel Lyocell. It uses renewable energy in its supply chain operations to reduce its climate impact. It reuses is offcuts to minimise textile wase. It has eliminated some hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in Finland, a low risk country for labour abuse. It states it has a Code of Conduct but does not publicly share it. It traces most of its supply chain. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use fur, leather, down, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It states that it sources wool from non-mulesed sheep.

Lapuan Kankurit is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated June 2022