Is Outerknown ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Outerknown scores 95/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Outerknown is a sustainable apparel brand founded by pro-surfer Kelly Slater that prioritizes organic fibers, fair labor practices, and circularity in fashion. The brand is highly regarded for its transparency and commitment to Fair Trade and GOTS certifications across its supply chain.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
Does not conduct or commission animal testing.
Vegan optionsunverified
Extensive range of plant-based and recycled synthetic options; not a 100% vegan brand.
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: Aiming for 100% circularity and 100% preferred fibers by 2030.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-05.
Outerknown products we score
A rugged, classic workwear jacket made from 100% organic cotton under Fair Trade conditions, founded by pro-surfer Kelly Slater.
Is Outerknown ethical? FAQs
Is Outerknown cruelty-free?+
Does not conduct or commission animal testing.
Does Outerknown have vegan products?+
Extensive range of plant-based and recycled synthetic options; not a 100% vegan brand.
Does Outerknown sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Outerknown's ethics score?+
Outerknown averages 95/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
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