Angel Chang

Zero-carbon womenswear, handmade by Indigenous tribes

Angel Chang
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Angel Chang's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    4 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    3 / 5

    Accountability

    4 / 5

Our ratings are based on a scale from 1 (harmful) to 5 (best). How we rate →

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Where Angel Chang is doing well: Angel Chang uses a majority of sustainable fibers in its garments. Angel Chang sources and produces its garments hyper-locally. Angel Chang does not use electricity in the production of its garments.

Where Angel Chang has room to grow: Angel Chang has no strategic programs or services to help keep garments out of landfills. Angel Change does not share its emissions reduction targets.

Detailed Summary

Materials

4 / 5

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

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  • Raw Materials

    Angel Chang reports a high proportion of its garments are made with lowest impact fibers, including organic cotton.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Angel Chang does not use electricity in the production of its garments in an effort to reduce its impact. The brand sources materials and produces its garments locally to its headquarters in Guizhou Province, China.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    Commons could not find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials. Commons could not find information on this brand's shipping and distribution practices. We assume standard shipping policies and emissions impacts.

Slow Consumption

3 / 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

    Angel Chang does not offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed care instructions to extend garment lifespan.

  • Take Back Programs

    Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

  • Slow Fashion

    Angel Chang exclusively offers an evergreen collection, which limits new additions and releases. The brand also limits overproduction and waste by using made to order production.

  • Marketing

    Commons is still analyzing Angel Chang's marketing emails.

Accountability

4 / 5

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

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    Angel Chang has a sustainability page with information about materials, labor practices, energy use, and supply chain partners. It is unclear how often this page is kept up to date. The brand does not have an annual report.

  • Emissions Tracking

    Angel Change internally measures and publicly reports the emission associated with its t-shirts. The brand was formerly Climate Neutral certified via the Change Climate Project, but the certification has since lapsed.

  • Emissions Targets

    Commons could not find emissions reduction targets for Angel Chang. The brand claims to offset the customer shipping associated with its orders, but Commons could not find information on the offsets used.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    Angel Chang often directly employs the people who manufacture its garments, giving it high visibility into its workforce. The brand trains and works directly with artisans and suppliers.

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