RE;CODE
Rated: It's a start
price: $$$$
location: Korea Republic of
RE;CODE is a mens and womens label based in Korea.
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Overall rating: It's a start
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RE;CODE is owned by Kolon Industries.
Its environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including upcycled materials. There is no evidence it minimises packaging. 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 'not good enough'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in South Korea, a medium risk country for labour abuse. There is no evidence it has a Code of Conduct. There is no evidence it has worker empowerment initiatives such as collective bargaining or rights to make a complaint. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It traces all of its supply chain.
Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use fur, leather, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses recycled wool, exotic animal hair and down.
RE;CODE is rated 'It's a start' overall.
