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Selva Negra

Rated: It's a start

price: $$$$

location: United States

Selva Negra is a Latina-owned, size-inclusive apparel brand based in LA.

Selva Negra sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

3 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Selva Negra's environment rating is 'it's a start'. It uses some eco-friendly materials including organic cotton. There is no evidence it has taken any meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact.

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. It traces some of its supply chain. There is no evidence it audits its supply chain. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'it's a start'. It does not use fur, wool, down, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses leather and exotic animal hair.

Selva Negra is rated 'It's a start' overall.

Last updated April 2022