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Standard Issue

Rated: It's a start

price:
$$$$

location: New Zealand

Standard Issue is a New Zealand based brand that offers knitwear for men and women.

Standard Issue sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: It's a start

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Standard Issue's environment rating is 'good'. It uses few eco-friendly materials. It manufactures locally to reduce its climate impact. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its products are manufactured in house by a small team. It traces most of its supply chain. There is no evidence it ensures payment of a living wage. There is no evidence it audits its suppliers.

Its animal rating is it's a start. There is no evidence it has an animal welfare policy. It uses fur, silk and exotic animal hair. It uses wool accredited by the ZQ Merino label. It does not use leather, exotic animal skin or angora.

Standard Issue is rated It's a start overall.

Last updated August 2022