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The Standard Stitch

Rated: Great

price: $$$$

location: United States

Based in LA, The Standard Stitch makes size inclusive, sustainably sourced apparel for every kind of woman.

The Standard Stitch sustainability rating

Planet

5 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

5 out of 5

Overall rating: Great

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


The Standard Stitch's environment rating is 'great'. It uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including recycled materials. It reuses its offcuts to minimise textile waste. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.

Its labour rating is 'good'. Its final stage of production is undertaken in the USA, a medium risk country for labour abuse. It has a Code of Conduct that covers all of the ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles. It is unclear whether it ensures payment of a living wage in its supply chain. It visits its suppliers regularly.

Its animal rating is 'great'. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

The Standard Stitch is rated 'Great' overall.

Last updated June 2022