Founded in Stockholm in 1996, women’s ready-to-wear, footwear, accessories, and denim with emphasis on tailoring and an eclectic use of materials and custom-developed fabrics

Since 2008, Acne Studios has been a member of the organisation Fair Wear Foundation (FWF). They support them in their work to monitor and improve labour conditions at the factories where their products are made. Every year, FWF does a 'Brand Performance Check' where the brands performance is evaluated and graded

Mulesed wool is banned from Acne Studio's fabrics list, along with Angora, Non-RDS down, and Fur

All Acne Studio's paper bags used in their stores are made from paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Most other paper packaging used is either FSC certified or made from recycled cardboard

Founded by the designer Stella McCartney, the brand inherits the ethos of its founder as supporter of animal rights and is particularly known for the use of vegetarian and animal-free alternatives

The brand has partnered with multiple sustainable ocean projects including Sea Shepard and Parley For the Oceans, along with using materials made from ocean plastic in certain lines. Sea Shepherd is an international non-profit ocean conservation organization that uses direct-action to expose and stop poaching, unsustainable fishing and habitat destruction – as well as enforcing international conservation laws. The Parley Ocean Plastic Program combats marine plastic pollution; one of the biggest threats to the ocean today

Stella McCartney has only used paper that is either FSC-certified or made from at least 50% recycled content in their packaging. They are committed to ensuring that that the paper that they use does not support the degradation or destruction of forest ecosystems and that all of the wood and paper they use comes from sustainably certified sources

As a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative since 2012, the brand has adopted the code of labour practice founded on the conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The brand reports to ETI annually on their activities and progress in this area. The ETI is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for worker’s rights around the globe. The brand produces in UK, Italy, China, USA and Africa

The brand has been a leading member of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute’s Fashion Positive initiative since it launched in 2014. The initiative aims to accelerate circular design through the collaborative development of circular ‘building block’ materials. Stella McCartney has also partnered with Ellen Mc Arthur Foundation and The Real Real in initiatives that are the first step towards a circular direction. Part of the brand's efforts come from the use of materials like ECONYL

Designing outdoor clothing and gear for the silent sports. The California brand established in 1973 aims to use their voice, business and community to do something about our climate crisis

To date, Patagonia has funded five projects looking at solutions to ocean pollution from microfibers. They charged their own materials development team to identify fiber types and construction techniques that minimize shedding. To aid that effort, they commissioned a study from North Carolina State University to help them understand which characteristics in fabrics lead to microfiber release—and to developed a rapid test methodology to assess the potential of fabrics to shed during laundering. Since 2015, they've been investigating biodegradable synthetic fibers as a solution to microfiber shedding from washing garments

Since spring of 2020, Patagonia uses polybags to package their products, made of 100 percent recycled content which is Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified

Patagonia has committed to numerous initiatives aimed at reducing their environmental impact across their business. The brand's self-imposed Earth tax, 1% for the Planet, provides support to environmental nonprofits working to defend our air, land, and water around the globe

Since 2005, VEJA has been making sneakers differently infusing each stage of production with a positive impact

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Veja is very transparent about their CO2 emissions. Their CO 2 emissions are high compared to other brands because they take everything into account. Some steps they have done to reduce their impact include cutting down on leather usage, increasing the usage of recycled fibers in their sneakers, and reducing transportation done by plane to 7%

Veja loves designing sneakers that they'll be proud to wear in 10 years. The attention they bring to each step of the manufacturing process is thorough

VEJA sneakers cost 5 times more to produce than big brand sneakers. Because they use fair trade and organic raw materials and are more economically equitable for all parties involved in the production chain. The brand has banned the usage of child labor, forced labor, discrimination of their suppliers, ensuring work safety, wages respect and decency, and right to union-trade

A materials science company on a mission to save our environment. The brand creates products with smart technology and as many sustainable & recyclable elements as possible

The SeaTreas collaboration has a direct impact on restoring ocean health; for all products the brand also uses non-toxic, biodegradable and less water intensive dyes

Using TIPA eco packaging a better ecological alternative to conventional plastic: It’s designed to be put into your home compost or industrial facility along with food waste, offering a zero-waste solution

This year, Pangaia has accounted for and offset 313 tons of operational greenhouse gas emissions through certified SeaTrees Tokens that contribute to climate change mitigation. The brand has planted over 400,000 mangrove trees with SeaTrees and started the Tomorrow Tree Fund, which is in the process of helping plant, protect and restore over 160,000 trees

Pangaia has set up a Diversity and Inclusion Council, a cross-functional independent body represented across all levels of the brand's organization. Working with Creative Access and We are Pocc the council implements plans and practices to increase diversity and representation

Founded in 1993, the sustainable fashion brand provides a mindful solution to modern fashion in timeless styles designed with Scandinavian minimalism and long-lasting quality

This year Filippa K started a partnership with TrusTrace in which they used groundbreaking blockchain technology that supported the transparency of their clothing. They're starting with 10 items that are currently fully traceable - aiming to increase this number each season

The Filippa K design team cuts their pieces in timeless silhouettes to support their aesthetic and the longevity of the garments

Filippa K publishes their Fair Wear Foundation performance checks on their website, which examines how company management systems support FWF’s Code of Labour Practices. They evaluate the parts of company supply chains where clothing is assembled. This is the most labour intensive part of garment supply chains, and where brands can have the most influence over working conditions. By being part of FairWearFoundation they are committed to safe and healthy working conditions

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