Is Darn Good Yarn sustainable?
Broadly yes — Darn Good Yarn averages 90/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Diverting textile waste via reclaimed materials and 1% for the Planet member.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
No animal testing is conducted or commissioned for any products.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Darn Good Yarn: frequently asked
Is Darn Good Yarn sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Darn Good Yarn averages 90/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Diverting textile waste via reclaimed materials and 1% for the Planet member.
Darn Good Yarn: Cruelty-free?+
No animal testing is conducted or commissioned for any products.
Darn Good Yarn: Vegan options?+
Extensive range including recycled silk, cotton, and plastic fibers; many PETA-certified.
Darn Good Yarn: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Darn Good Yarn: Third-party certified?+
We record 6 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Darn Good Yarn's ethics score?+
Darn Good Yarn averages 90/100 across 3 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.