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Olderbrother

Rated: Good

price: $$$$

location: United States

Olderbrother is a playful, naturally dyed, gender-neutral contemporary brand from Portland.

Olderbrother sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Olderbrother's environment rating is 'good'. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. It uses low impact non-toxic dyes in all of its products. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste.

Its labour rating is 'not good enough'. 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. 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 or angora. It uses wool. It uses recycled cashmere.

Olderbrother is rated 'Good' overall.

Last updated December 2020