Roark

Roark uses both lower emissions materials such as recycled cottonm organic cotton, hemp, and recycled polyester, as well as high emissions materials including polyester and elastane. It previously shared plans to reduce its reliance on high emissions materials, but hasn't provided an update since 2020. Roark doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.

Roark doesn't share information on its energy strategy. Roark sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the textile industry.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's packaging materials. We assume smaller brands are using a mix of materials. It doesn't appear to have made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging.

Roark doesn't offer repair services or support. Roark offers a 1 year warranty. It gives basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan.

Roark doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.

Roark offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items seasonally each year.

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Roark has a prominent sustainability page with high-level details on its climate strategy. Like many small brands with limited resources, it doesn't publish an annual sustainability report.

Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. This process can be an expensive undertaking for small brands.

Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.

Roark publishes some information about its supply chain partners, but doesn't provide details on geography or traceability. It publicly shares a supplier code of conduct, which prohibits forced labor, prohibits child labor, and ensures the right to collective bargaining. Its code of conduct doesn't disallow unauthorized subcontracting, ensure a living wage, establish grievance mechanisms, or include firm environmental clauses. Roark doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks. It has labor certifications in its supply chain, including Fairtrade.