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Wavy Linen

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Overall score
60/100

Summary

Wavy Linen demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through the use of certified linen fabric, small-batch production, and sustainable packaging. However, there is a need for greater transparency in areas such as supply chain details, labor practices, and environmental impact metrics to provide a more comprehensive assessment of their sustainability efforts.

Categories

10 total

Sustainable Material Sourcing
8/10

Wavy Linen utilizes linen, a sustainable fiber requiring less water and fewer pesticides compared to other crops. They source their linen from the Baltic states, which is known for high-quality flax production.

Animal Welfare and Cruelty-Free
8/10

As a linen-focused brand, Wavy Linen's products are plant-based and do not involve animal-derived materials, aligning with cruelty-free practices.

Certifications and Standards
7/10

The brand uses OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified linen fabric, indicating that their products are free from harmful substances. However, additional certifications related to environmental management or fair labor practices are not mentioned.

Waste Reduction and Sustainable Packaging
7/10

Wavy Linen emphasizes small-batch production to avoid overproduction and uses compostable bags for shipping, demonstrating efforts in waste reduction and sustainable packaging.

Transparency and Traceability
6/10

Wavy Linen provides some information about their sourcing and production processes, such as using linen sourced from the Baltic states and manufacturing in Lithuania. However, detailed disclosures about their supply chain and third-party audits are limited.

Circularity and Product Longevity
6/10

Linen is a durable material, and Wavy Linen's products are designed for longevity. However, the brand does not provide information on take-back programs or recycling initiatives.

Water Conservation and Pollution Control
5/10

While linen production generally requires less water, Wavy Linen does not provide specific information on their water usage or pollution control measures during manufacturing.

Ethical Labor Practices and Fair Wages
5/10

The brand mentions that their production process suits all requirements of ethical fashion but lacks detailed information on labor practices, wages, or third-party audits.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
4/10

There is no available information regarding Wavy Linen's energy consumption or use of renewable energy sources in their production processes.

Overall Carbon Footprint and Emissions
4/10

The brand does not disclose data on their carbon footprint or greenhouse gas emissions, making it difficult to assess their impact in this area.