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The Artful Mitten

Rated: Great

price: $$$$

location: United States

The Artful Mitten is a US brand offering one-of-a-kind mittens, hats and neck warmers sewn from recycled wool and cashmere sweaters.

The Artful Mitten sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

5 out of 5

Animals

4 out of 5

Overall rating: Great

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (We avoid) to 5 (Great) How we rate


The Artful Mitten's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including upcycled materials. It has a limited production run to minimise textile waste. It manufactures by hand to reduce its climate impact. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'great'. Its products are manufactured in-house by the owner. It traces all of its supply chain.

Its animal rating is 'good'. It does not use leather, down, fur, exotic animal skin or angora. It uses recycled wool and recycled exotic animal hair.

The Artful Mitten is rated 'Great' overall.

Last updated September 2022