Is Outerknown sustainable?
Broadly yes — Outerknown averages 95/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aiming for 100% circularity and 100% preferred fibers by 2030.
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-freeunverified
Does not conduct or commission animal testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Outerknown: frequently asked
Is Outerknown sustainable?+
Broadly yes — Outerknown averages 95/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. Aiming for 100% circularity and 100% preferred fibers by 2030.
Outerknown: Cruelty-free?+
Does not conduct or commission animal testing.
Outerknown: Vegan options?+
Extensive range of plant-based and recycled synthetic options; not a 100% vegan brand.
Outerknown: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Outerknown: Third-party certified?+
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Outerknown's ethics score?+
Outerknown averages 95/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.