RE;CODE
Rated: It's a start
price:location: Korea
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 'good'. 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.
