The Hidden Cost of Fashion
Behind every garment is a story of resources, labour, and environmental impact. The fashion industry's footprint is staggering, but it's rarely visible on the label.
10%
of global carbon emissions come from the fashion industry, more than aviation and shipping combined
93 billion m³
of water used by the textile industry annually, enough to meet the needs of 5 million people
35%
of microplastics in the ocean originate from synthetic clothing
$500 billion
lost every year due to clothing underutilisation and lack of recycling
Sources: UNEP, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, IUCN
The good news? Your choices matter. Every purchase is a vote for the kind of
industry you want to exist.
Introducing the Fashion Sustainability Index
Cut through the greenwashing. Our evidence-based scoring system evaluates
garments across criteria that matter most for sustainability.
What It's Made Of
The fibres in your clothes determine up to 60% of their environmental footprint. We assess carbon emissions, water usage, pollution, chemical safety, and biodegradability for every material.
Who Made It
Brand practices shape worker conditions and environmental responsibility. We evaluate labour practices, transparency, environmental initiatives, and third-party certifications.
Combined, these factors give you a clear 0-100 score. No guesswork, no greenwashing, just science-backed insight.
Three Simple Steps to Informed Choices
01
Enter Your Garment Details
Select the materials and brand from our database. Don't have all the details? That's fine. We'll work with what you know.
02
Get Your Sustainability Score
Our algorithm calculates a score from 0-100, showing you exactly how your garment stacks up. We also show you the accuracy of the score based on available data.
03
Make Empowered Decisions
Understand the breakdown. What's working, what's not, and why. Use this knowledge to shop more consciously and hold brands accountable.
Built on Research, Not Marketing
Evidence-Based
Our methodology draws on peer-reviewed LCA studies, industry databases like Textile Exchange and the Water Footprint Network, and verified certification data.
Transparent Scoring
We publish our complete scoring methodology. No black boxes. You can see exactly how every score is calculated and why.
Independent
We don't accept payment from brands for better scores. Our assessments are based purely on publicly available data and third-party verification.
Accuracy Aware
We tell you how confident we are in each score. When data is incomplete, we show you, because honest uncertainty is better than false precision.
