Kowtow

Kowtow uses majority low impact fibers in its garments, including organic cotton, GOTS-certified fibers, and OEKO-TEX certified fibers. As of January 2024, it does not use high impact synthetic fibers.

Commons could not find information on this brand's energy use.

Kowtow uses 100% plastic-free packaging, including FSC-certified materials and recycled cardboard. It has undergone specific efforts to minimize its packaging. However, the brand does incentivize rush shippng by offering free express shipping with purchases over a certain amount.

Kowtow has a repair program. It also gives detailed and environmentally conscious care instructions for its garments.

Kowtow has a take back program that accepts its own brand's clothing for recycling purposes.

Kowtow is not a fast fashion brand. Commons could not find further details on its production strategy. For a small brand, we assume they have some limits on overproduction due to their scale of operations.

Commons is currently evaluating Kowtow's marketing emails.

Kowtow has a prominent dedicated sustainabilty webpage that has details on materials, supply chain partners, circularity, and labor practices. It also has a sustainability report last published in 2022. However, the report focuses on general sustainability information and does not contain information on the company's emissions or energy strategy.

Commons could not find information for emissions tracking.

Kowtow has a short-term goal to become climate positive by 2024 by purchasing carbon credits to offset more than 100% of its unavoidable emissions. It is not clear if Kowtow has achieved this goal.

Kowtow publishes the names and locations of its supply chain partners. It has a supplier code of conduct, though it is not shared publicly. Its suppliers are audited by third parties and have received key labor certifications, such as Fairtrade.