Greener Closet

Kotn

Last analyzed: 6/4/2026

Overall score
67/100

Summary

Kotn exhibits strong commitments to transparency, ethical labor practices, and sustainable material sourcing. However, the brand could improve by providing comprehensive data on its environmental impact, including carbon emissions and energy use, and by implementing formal programs for waste reduction and product circularity.

Categories

10 total

Transparency and Traceability
9/10

Kotn demonstrates exceptional transparency by tracing its supply chain from farm to finished product, working directly with over 5,000 Egyptian cotton farmers and publicly sharing information about its supply chain partners.

Animal Welfare and Cruelty-Free
9/10

Kotn's products are primarily plant-based, avoiding animal-derived materials, and the brand is considered cruelty-free.

Certifications and Standards
8/10

Kotn holds a B Corporation certification with a high score, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

Ethical Labor Practices and Fair Wages
8/10

Kotn pays farmers 35% above market rates and ensures living wages in its supply chain, though some wages may still fall below the estimated living wage for certain regions.

Sustainable Material Sourcing
7/10

Kotn primarily uses long-staple Egyptian cotton and incorporates organic cotton and other sustainable fibers, though not all materials are certified organic.

Water Conservation and Pollution Control
6/10

Kotn employs water recycling systems in its production processes but lacks comprehensive public data on overall water usage and pollution control measures.

Waste Reduction and Sustainable Packaging
6/10

Kotn uses recycled and recyclable materials for packaging but lacks a formal program for managing textile waste or product end-of-life.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
5/10

There is limited publicly available information regarding Kotn's energy efficiency initiatives or use of renewable energy sources.

Circularity and Product Longevity
5/10

While Kotn focuses on creating durable products, it does not have a formal take-back, repair, or recycling program to promote circularity.

Overall Carbon Footprint and Emissions
4/10

Kotn does not currently publish comprehensive data on its carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions, indicating a need for greater transparency in this area.