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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 Artknit Studios “Great��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It uses some lower-impact materials including organic cotton.
• It follows a slow fashion model such as limited production runs and seasonless products.
• To minimise plastic waste, it uses packaging that consumers can repurpose and reuse.
• It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
• It takes some action to reduce water use in the second production stage.

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 Artknit Studios “Good��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It traces most of its supply chain.
• Its final production stage happens in Italy, a low risk country for labour abuse.
• Its Code of Conduct covers ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.
• There’s no evidence it ensures workers are paid living wages in its supply chain.
• It provides jobs for workers from local communities and has demonstrated its positive impact.

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 Artknit Studios “It’s a Start��. These are a few factors influencing its score:

• It’s published a general statement about minimising animal suffering but not a formal animal welfare policy.
• Responsible Wool Standard certifies the wool it sources.
• It appears to use some recycled exotic animal hair.
• It doesn’t appear to use leather, down, angora, fur, or exotic animal skin.

Based on all publicly available information we’ve reviewed, we rate Artknit Studios “Good�� overall.