Quince

High-quality, sustainable essentials at affordable prices by cutting out middlemen

Quince
Quince's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    2 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    2 / 5

    Accountability

    1 / 5

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Poor

Where Quince is doing well: Quince has begun to incorporate some lower impact materials in its products and packaging.

Where Quince has room to grow: Quince is still reliant on high-impact materials. It has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. It does not report on emissions tracking or reduction.

Detailed Summary

Materials

2 / 5

How is this brand using sustainable materials, sourcing, and shipping to reduce its impact?

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  • Raw Materials

    Commons could not find a breakdown of the materials used by this brand. It uses some low impact materials, including organic cotton, organic linen, and recycled polyester. It also uses high impact materials, including spandex, virgin wool, and virgin cashmere. Commons could not find any commitments to reduce its use of high impact materials.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Quince does not share specifics related to its energy strategy. It does work with some LEED accredited manufacturers.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    Quince has made efforts to reduce the amount of virign plastic in its packaging. It uses compostable polybags and recycled plastic mailers. The brand reduces its shipping emissions by shipping directly from the factory and not offering express shipping.

Slow Consumption

2 / 5

Does this brand lower demand for new items by encouraging conscious consumption and facilitating the long-term use of its products?

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  • Repair & Care

    Quince does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

  • Slow Fashion

    Quince offers a core evergreen collection, but also has frequent releases.

  • Marketing

    Commons is still analyzing this brand's marketing emails.

Accountability

1 / 5

Is this brand transparent about its sustainability goals and how it’s working toward them?

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    Quince has a sustainability page with high-level information about materials, supply chain partners, and packaging. It is unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date.

  • Emissions Tracking

    Commons could not find information for emissions tracking.

  • Emissions Targets

    Commons could not find verification that it offsets any emissions. Commons could not find emissions reduction targets for Quince.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    Quince does not publsih information about its supply chain parnters beyond their general geography. It does not publicly share a supplier code of conduct.

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