Youswim
Two swimsuit sizes that flex to any body
Youswim's Sustainability Rating:
Fair
YouSwim is rated Fair because it has started to improve its packaging and production process, but still has room to grow.
YouSwim uses 100% plastic-free packaging, which greatly reduces its emissions and waste footprint. It helps further reduce its emissions by operating at a regional scale for sourcing and manufacturing. It utilizes lower waste production methods to prevent overproduction and fabric waste.
However, YouSwim is still reliant on high emissions materials and has only vague plans for improving its materials. Though it's a small brand with limited resources, we hope it provides more information on its energy strategy, emissions, or labor practices in the future.
Raw Materials
Commons couldn't find information on the overall proportion of materials this brand uses. For a small brand, we assume a mix of material types. YouSwim appears to heavily rely on nylon and elastane, high emissions synthetic materials, for its trademark fabric It uses materials that have certifications from OEKO-TEX. It claims to be researching recycled fabrics and biobased materials, but hasn't shared firm progress yet.
Energy Use & Production
YouSwim doesn't share information on its energy strategy. YouSwim sources materials and manufactures products regionally, specific to the EU and UK, which helps lower its upstream emissions.
Packaging & Distribution
Youswim uses 100% plastic-free packaging, opting instead for biodegradable, compostable, and FSC-certified materials, though it doesn't share exactly what materials it uses.
Repair & Care
YouSwim doesn't offer repair services or support. YouSwim doesn't offer a warranty. It gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its products.
Take Back Programs
YouSwim doesn't offer a take back program to help keep its products out of landfill.
Slow Fashion
YouSwim offers some products across multiple seasons but also releases new items seasonally each year. It limits overproduction and waste by capping its overall production each year and recycling missewn garments.
Marketing
Commons is still evaluating this brand's marketing emails.
Transparency & Reporting
YouSwim houses details on its climate strategy on its About Us page. Like many small brands, it doesn't release an annual sustainability report.
Emissions Tracking
Commons couldn't find information on this brand's emissions tracking. This process can be an expensive undertaking for small brands.
Targets & Offsets
Commons couldn't find emissions reduction targets for this brand. Commons couldn't find evidence that this brand offsets any emissions.
Supply Chain & Labor
YouSwim publishes information about its supply chain partners, disclosing their geographic locations across Tier 1 (final production manufacturing), and Tier 2-3 (ingredient and packaging sourcing). It doesn't publicly share a supplier code of conduct, but it notes its manufacturing is aligned with UK Labor Standards.
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