Is Kowtow ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Kowtow scores 98/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Kowtow is a New Zealand-based leader in circular fashion, exclusively using GOTS-certified organic cotton and maintaining rigorous fair trade standards throughout its supply chain. The brand is globally recognized for its commitment to plastic-free production and comprehensive transparency.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
Kowtow does not conduct or commission animal testing on any of its products.
Vegan optionsunverified
Almost entirely vegan; uses 100% organic cotton as its primary fiber.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Committed to being 100% plastic-free across all garments and components.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-07-30.
Kowtow products we score
A premium, biodegradable beanie made from seed-to-garment organic cotton under strict fair trade conditions.
Is Kowtow ethical? FAQs
Is Kowtow cruelty-free?+
Kowtow does not conduct or commission animal testing on any of its products.
Does Kowtow have vegan products?+
Almost entirely vegan; uses 100% organic cotton as its primary fiber.
Does Kowtow sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Kowtow's ethics score?+
Kowtow averages 98/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Kowtow?+
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