Is WATERBORN ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — WATERBORN scores 88/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeunverified
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Vegan optionsunverified
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Sells in mainland Chinaunverified
We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Scored with our public methodology.
WATERBORN products we score
WATERBORN’s swim trunks use Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified recycled nylon (from discarded fishing nets) and organic cotton mesh lining. Bluesign certified for safe chemistry, with a 5-inch inseam and separate petite/tall sizing. Climate Neutral shipping makes them the most eco-conscious swim trunk under $50.
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Is WATERBORN ethical? FAQs
Is WATERBORN cruelty-free?+
No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track.
Does WATERBORN have vegan products?+
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Does WATERBORN sell in mainland China?+
We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution.
What is WATERBORN's ethics score?+
WATERBORN averages 88/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to WATERBORN?+
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