Terra Thread

Our “Planet” rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Terra Thread “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton organic cotton.
• It uses lower impact materials, but there’s no evidence it’s taking further action to reduce its energy use or greenhouse gas emissions.
• It’s eliminated hazardous chemicals throughout its supply chain.
• It avoids plastic packaging.
• It captures rainwater to reduce water use in its supply chain.

Workers’ rights are central to our “People” rating, which assess brands’ policies and practices on everything from child labour to living wages and gender equality. Here we rate Terra Thread “Great”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses [ft small] certified cotton
• It audits all of its supply chain across each stage of production.
• It ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain.

Brands’ animal welfare policies and, where applicable, how well they trace their animal-derived products are the focus of our “Animals” rating. Here we rate Terra Thread “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Terra Thread “Great” overall.