Is Cuyana ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Cuyana scores 87.3/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Cuyana is a women-led fashion brand built on the philosophy of 'fewer, better things,' emphasizing timeless design, sustainable material sourcing, and responsible manufacturing. A certified B Corp, the company focuses on high-quality wardrobe essentials designed to reduce consumption through longevity.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Does not test on animals; uses PETA-approved alpaca and LWG-certified leather.
Vegan optionsunverified
Non-vegan brand; offers some 100% recycled polyester/synthetic options.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 7 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to 100% sustainably made materials by 2025 and active circularity via the Revive resale platform.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-07-21.
Cuyana products we score
A sophisticated, women-owned brand travel backpack made from 100% recycled plastics and sustainable Italian leather accents.
A sophisticated, LWG-certified Italian leather tote designed with a 'fewer-better' philosophy.
An ultra-soft, responsibly sourced alpaca wool scarf produced by heritage artisans in Peru, promoting the 'fewer, better' philosophy of sustainable fashion.
Is Cuyana ethical? FAQs
Is Cuyana cruelty-free?+
Does not test on animals; uses PETA-approved alpaca and LWG-certified leather.
Does Cuyana have vegan products?+
Non-vegan brand; offers some 100% recycled polyester/synthetic options.
Does Cuyana sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Cuyana's ethics score?+
Cuyana averages 87.3/100 across 3 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Cuyana?+
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