Threads 4 Thought's Sustainability Rating
Great
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume use of a mix of material types. It makes garments with a majority of lower emissions materials, including BCI and organic cotton, recycled polyester, Ecovero, and Lenzing modal, as well as a small proportion of high emissions materials such as rayon and spandex.
Energy Use & Production
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's energy use. It utilizes water conservation measures in its production. Threads 4 Thought sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry.
Packaging & Distribution
Threads 4 Thought has made efforts to reduce virgin plastic in its packaging. Its eco-friendly packaging materials include fsc-certified material and biodegradable polybags. It has almost entirely eliminated air freight in its direct operations.
Repair & Care
Threads 4 Thought doesn't offer repair services or a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.
Take Back Programs
Commons couldn't find information on any take back programs.
Slow Fashion
Threads 4 Thought offers a core evergreen collection. It limits new additions and releases.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
Threads 4 Thought has a sustainability page with information about materials and packaging, but makes it hard to find on its website. It'ss unclear how often this page or information is kept up to date.
Emissions Tracking
Threads 4 Thought has measured its emissions to be able to report on offset amount per product, but it's not clear what process it used and it doesn't report the original emissions data.
Emissions Targets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for Threads 4 Thought. It offsets a portion of its operations, mostly limited to raw material extraction.
Supply Chain & Labor
Threads 4 Thought publishes information about its supply chain partners' locations and certifications. It doesn't have, or doesn't make public, any supplier code of conduct, but it notes that it works with suppliers to ensure that living wages are paid.
Threads 4 Thought is rated Good because it intentionally minimizes resource use and environmentally harmful materials. It uses a majority of sustainable fibers in its garments and has made strides to reduce the impact of its packaging by using biodegradable polybags. It also utilizes water conservation measures in its production. Threads 4 Thought calculates its emissions impact per product and partially offsets this value.
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