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unspun

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: United States

unspun creates a range of denim using a zero-inventory and low waste process.

unspun sustainability rating

Planet

4 out of 5

People

2 out of 5

Animals

5 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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


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 unspun “Good”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
  • It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
  • Every step of the life cycle for all of its products has circular principles fully embedded including for design, materials, production techniques, and end of life.
  • To minimise waste, its products are made-to-order.

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 unspun “Not Good Enough”. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It traces most of its supply chain.
  • It doesn't disclose where all its final production stage occurs.
  • There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
  • The brand claims to audit some of its supply chain but doesn’t specify what percentage.
  • There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages 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 unspun “Great”. It states that its entire product range is vegan.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate unspun “Good” overall.

Last updated 2025-03-24