Edwin USA

Edwin USA reports a majority of its fibers are low impact, including GOTS-certified organic cotton, organic hemp, GRS-certified recycled synthetics, and OEKO-TEX certified materials. It still uses a low percentage of conventional cotton and virgin synthetics, though it has a target to eliminate these from its products.

40% of the electricity used to produce Edwin USA's jeans comes from renewable sources, like solar and hydropower. Edwin USA has made adjustments to its manufacturing process to reduce the amount of energy required.

Commons could not find evidence that Edwin USA's packaging is plastic-free. It has made efforts to minimize its pacakging and use compostable materials.

Edwin USA does not offer repair services, though it has a goal to do so in the future. It gives detailed environmentally-conscious care instructions for its garments.

Commons could not find information on any take back programs.

Commons could not find enough information on Edwin USA's production strategy, but as a small brand, we assume it is not engaging in daily or weekly new releases. Edwin USA has partnered with STELAPOP to upcycle all of its pre- and post-consumer textile waste.

Commons analyzed its email marketing messaging and found it followed aggressive overconsumption tactics. It sent us 4 emails in the first seven days. Of these, 0mentioned sales, and 0used language to generate a sense of urgency.

Edwin USA has a prominent sustainability webpage and a formal sustainability report from 2020 that covers manufacturing, packaging, materials, circularity, and labor practices.

Edwin measures and publicly reports the emissions associated with their jeans.

Edwin USA had a goal to create its first carbon-neutral jean by 2022. As of 2020, it estimated its jeans were 60% less carbon intensive than the average, though it had not updated its progress since then. Edwin USA engages in tree planting efforts as a way to offset their emissions, though they do not specify project details.

Edwin USA publishes the names and locations of its production partners and some of their materials sourcing partners. It conducts regular audits. It has a Supplier Code of Conduct that ensures the right to collective bargaining, forbids forced labor, and restricts subcontracting. It requires a living wage for at least some of its production partners.