Noble

Clothing for women and children, made from organic cotton that's grown and sewn in Peru.

Noble
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Noble's Sustainability Rating:

    Materials

    3 / 5

    Slow Consumption

    4 / 5

    Accountability

    3 / 5

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

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Noble uses majority low-impact materials in its garments, including GOTS-certified organic cotton and upcycled denim. It takes responsibility for the full lifecycle of its clothing by offering a resale program. Noble also uses 100% compostable packaging.

Noble could improve its sustainability efforts by sharing more information on its energy strategy, greenhouse gas emissions, and labor practices.

Detailed Summary

Materials

3 / 5

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

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  • Raw Materials

    Noble uses majority low impact fibers, including GOTS-certified organic cotton and upcycled denim. It does use some high impact materials, including elastic. The brand provides limited information on its trims and additional materials.

  • Energy Use & Production

    Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use. Noble sources and manufactures its materials globally, which is standard practice in the fashion industry. It is working to reduce the span of its operations by localizing most of its upstream production near Lima, Peru.

  • Packaging & Distribution

    The brand has made efforts to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its packaging. It uses 100% compostable bags and mailers.

Slow Consumption

4 / 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

    Noble does not offer repair services or a warranty. Commons could not find care instructions for this brand.

  • Take Back Programs

    Noble has a take back program that accepts its own brand's clothing for resale. Noble does not share details on the efficacy or impact of this program.

  • Slow Fashion

    Noble offers a core evergreen collection with occasional new releases.

  • Marketing

    Commons is still analyzing this brand's marketing emails.

Accountability

3 / 5

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

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  • Transparency & Reporting

    Noble has a sustainability page with high-level information about packaging, materials, labor practices, and circularity. This page is not prominently displayed in its navigation. 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 Noble.

  • Supply Chain & Labor

    Noble published limited information about its suppliers, including their locations. It does not have or does not make public any supplier code of conduct.

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