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KAPOK KNOT

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: Japan

KAPOK KNOT is a brand based in Japan that believes you should be able to look good, feel good, and do good.

KAPOK KNOT 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)


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 KAPOK KNOT “Good�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • It uses a medium proportion of lower-impact materials including recycled materials.
  • It uses low impact materials that help limit the chemicals, water, and wastewater in its supply chain.
  • It manufactures its products closer to home to reduce the climate impact of long-distance shipping.
  • There’s no evidence it minimises textile waste in its supply chain.
  • It produces long-lasting products.

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 KAPOK KNOT “Not Good Enough�. These are a few factors influencing its score:

  • Its final production stage happens in Japan, a medium risk country for labour abuse.
  • There’s no evidence it has a Code of Conduct.
  • It traces most of its supply chain.
  • 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 KAPOK KNOT “Great�. PETA listed the brand as vegan.

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

Last updated July 2023