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Nu Swim

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United States

Nu Swim is a simple American swim label.

Nu Swim sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Nu Swim's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste when manufacturing its products. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'it's a start'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in the USA, 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 traces most of its supply chain.

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

Nu Swim is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated September 2022