Is ARKET ethical?
Good with caveatsMostly — ARKET scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved |
Scored with our public methodology.
ARKET at a glance
ARKET offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Fashion & Apparel, with an average ethics score of 78/10 and recurring certifications including Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across ARKET's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Sourcing85/10
- Environment82/10
- Labor70/10
- Transparency58/10
Categories covered
Where ARKET shows up across our directory.
- Fashion & Apparel1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across ARKET's products.
- ✓Exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio
- ✓Uses 100% recycled filling and shell
- ✓Stunning minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic
Sustainability commitments
"ARKET provides a breakdown of the factory (Dongguan Standard Garment) to enhance supply chain transparency."
Products from ARKET
A high-performance winter coat featuring 100% recycled down and feathers, wrapped in a recycled polyamide shell for a circular fashion approach.
Common questions about ARKET
Is ARKET cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for ARKET's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does ARKET score overall?+
ARKET averages 78/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns ARKET?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to ARKET?+
Our alternatives page ranks comparable products by ethics score with a side-by-side difference table, so you can see exactly which pillar improves.