Etica Denim
Premium jeans and denimwear crafted in Los Angeles
Etica Denim's Sustainability Rating:
Fair
Fair
Etica Denim is rated fair because it has started to improve its materials and production processes, but doesn't share enough sustainability information overall. Its suppliers are Cradle to Cradle certified, and it uses a mix of higher and lower emissions materials, though it doesn't have any stated goals to improve this mix. It reduces its footprint by utilizing energy, waste, and water saving processes in its production.
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. Etica Denim makes products with a mix of lower emissions materials, including GOTS or recycled cotton, as well as higher emissions materials such as conventional cotton. Etica Denim is a member of Cradle to Cradle. It doesn't appear to have any stated goals to improve its materials mix.
Energy Use & Production
Etica Denim doesn't share if it uses any renewable energy, but it reports having water and energy efficiency technologies across its production sites. It sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Etica Denim doesn't share enough information on its packaging materials. For a small brand, we assume a mix of materials and some proportion of plastic packaging.
Repair & Care
Etica Denim doesn't offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed care instructions that may help extend garment lifespan.
Take Back Programs
Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
Etica Denim offers a core evergreen collection with limited additional releases throughout the year. It limits overproduction and waste by utilizing batch production.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Etica Denim has a prominent sustainability page, with details on materials, packaging, production waste, energy use, and labor practices. This page was last updated in 2024
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking.
Emissions Targets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets or stated offsets for Etica Denim.
Supply Chain & Labor
Etica Denim publishes geographic information about some of its supply chain partners. It reports having a supplier code of conduct, but the linked page is currently empty.
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