TET. RESPONSIBLE WEAR
1. Materials and Sourcing
Materials Used: TET. Responsible Wear uses sustainable materials like Repreve (made from plastic waste and industrial nylon waste), organic cotton, linen, Tencel, and organic bamboo.
Sourcing: The materials are sourced ethically and produced in local factories in Bali, Indonesia.
2. Production Practices
Location: Their products are made in Bali, Indonesia.
Labor Practices: They emphasize ethical practices, conducting periodical visits to their manufacturers in China (BSCI certified) and they have a good understanding of how staff is treated at the facilities in Bali. No specific labor conditions are detailed.
3. Environmental Impact
Carbon Footprint: The brand focuses on using recycled materials and reducing plastic waste, but specific carbon footprint data is not provided.
Waste Management: They use eco-friendly materials and emphasize waste reduction by repurposing plastic waste.
4. Transparency and Traceability
Product Journey: Seasick Swim does not provide a digital product passport. They provide some level of detail about where the products are made.
Supply Chain Transparency: They disclose some level of information about their production processes and their list of suppliers.
5. Social Impact
Community Support: No specific initiatives are mentioned.
Social Responsibility: They show commitment to nurturing their staff financial,physical, professional and social well-being through valuing and supporting their contributions, however no specific details are mentioned.
6. Certifications and Standards
Certifications: They hold BCORP certification signifying that the company upholds rigorous ethical, responsible, social, and environmental standards.
Industry Standards:The brand follows sustainability guidelines.
7. Longevity and Quality
Durability: Their swimwear is designed to be durable and sustainable, promoting long lasting use.
Stance on Fast Fashion: They are committed to small-scale production.
8. Customer Reviews and Feedback
Customer Feedback: Not enough reviews available.
9. Areas of Improvement
Overall, TET. Responsible Wear scores well particularly in terms of materials, production practices, certifications and product quality. However, there is room for improvement in providing full transparency on their supply chain and also on the social impact.