ISTO

Home Country: Portugal
“Quality ethical staple pieces”
ISTO produces mens and womens clothing from natural and organic material that look good, fit well, and designed to last a long time. They take quality over quantity to the next level by continuously improving one single collection. A step up from casual, ISTOs collection is perfect for going to work or going out.

ISTO

ISTO
Eco-Stylist Certified
Home Country: Portugal
“Quality ethical staple pieces”
ISTO produces mens and womens clothing from natural and organic material that look good, fit well, and designed to last a long time. They take quality over quantity to the next level by continuously improving one single collection. A step up from casual, ISTOs collection is perfect for going to work or going out.

Transparency

Two Leaves Earned
Rated: Good

  • ISTO provides a price breakdown for every component of their collection, from material to production.
  • ISTO suppliers are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified.
  • ISTO garments are produced in Portugal.
  • SOMELOS supplies the fabric for ISTO shirts; The factory is GOTS, Oeko-Tex, BCI, Ponto Verde, Fair Trade, and Reach certified.
  • Valerius Texteis supplies ISTO manufacturing; the factory is GOTS, OCS, Oeko-Tex, and BCI certified.
  • Tintex supplies ISTO jerseys (a knitted garment with long sleeves, worn over the upper body); the factory is GOTS, OCS, GRS, Oeko-Tex, and BCI certified.

  • ISTO can improve Transparency by developing a Code of Conduct and making it available on their website.

Fair Labor

One Leaf Earned
Rated: Fair

  • ISTO only works with factories held to the highest standards in social responsibility and work policies.
  • ISTO garments are made in Portugal where makers are paid a living wage.

  • ISTO can improve Fair Labor by encouraging their makers to unionize and by investing in well-being services such as health care, child care, and education.
  • ISTO can collaborate with suppliers and implement proactive measures to identify, mitigate and address human and labor risks in its supply chain.

Sustainably Made

Three Leaves Earned
Rated: Excellent

  • ISTO is committed to environmental sustainability; all of their clothes are made with GOTS certified sustainable and natural fibers.
  • ISTO products are made without animal sourced materials.
  • ISTO has available an undyed and upcycled collection, as an effort to avoid toxic chemicals and minimize waste.

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Last Updated: 10/20/24.
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