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Nisa

Rated: Great

price: $$$$

location: New Zealand

Nisa is a New Zealand based underwear label that employs and uplifts women from refugee backgrounds.

Nisa sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Great

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


Nisa's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. It employs women from refugee backgrounds. It traces most of its supply chain. It ensures payment of a living wage in most 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.

Nisa is rated 'Great' overall.

Last updated August 2020