Tala

Tala reports that all its products are made with at least 50% lower emissions or certified materials, though it doesn't provide a full breakdown. It uses primarily lower emissions materials, including recycled cotton, organic cotton, Tencel Modal, and recycled polyester. Commons couldn't find any stated plans to increase low emissions materials and/or decrease synthetic materials. It has more eco-friendly products in its Made with Natural Fibers collection. It uses materials that have certifications from GRS. Tala doesn't report having any product or company-level certifications.

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

TALA uses recyclable paper and 100% recycled plastic for its packaging. It doesn't appear to have made efforts to minimize the amount of material used in its packaging.

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

Tala has a take back partnership with Reskinned, called ReTALA. This program accepts any brand's clothes and underwear for resale or recycling.

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

Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.

Tala 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.

Tala publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their geographic locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing) and Tier 2-3 (materials and packaging sourcing). It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct. Tala doesn't have a stated policy of regularly auditing its supply chain partners. This may increase human and environmental risks.