The Standard Stitch

Home Country: USA
“Vegan, size-inclusive, LA-made essentials”
The Standard Stitch is redefining everyday essentials through a lens of radical softness—both for people and the planet. With a mission to make sustainability more inclusive, this Los Angeles-based brand crafts its garments locally using certified low-impact materials that are as kind to the earth as they are to your skin. At the heart of their ethos is a commitment to body positivity and accessibility, offering a thoughtfully designed size range from XS to 5X. From ethical production to earth-first fabrics, The Standard Stitch proves that fashion can be clean, conscious, and made for every body.

The Standard Stitch

Red dress from the Standard Stitch
Home Country: USA
“Vegan, size-inclusive, LA-made essentials”
The Standard Stitch is redefining everyday essentials through a lens of radical softness—both for people and the planet. With a mission to make sustainability more inclusive, this Los Angeles-based brand crafts its garments locally using certified low-impact materials that are as kind to the earth as they are to your skin. At the heart of their ethos is a commitment to body positivity and accessibility, offering a thoughtfully designed size range from XS to 5X. From ethical production to earth-first fabrics, The Standard Stitch proves that fashion can be clean, conscious, and made for every body.

Transparency

Two Leaves Earned
Rated: Good

  • The Standard Stitch’s products are produced in close proximity to their headquarters in Los Angeles.
  • The Standard Stitch has achieved 100% traceability for its Tier 1 and 2 suppliers and 50% for Tier 3.

  • The Standard Stitch can improve transparency by disclosing more data on the entire value chain.

Fair Labor

Rated: Fair

  • The brand adheres to a publicly available Code of Conduct, which outlines standards for fair wages, safe working environments, and the prohibition of forced or child labor.
  • By partnering with responsible domestic factories, they ensure that every piece is crafted under ethical labor conditions, while supporting local jobs and reducing their carbon footprint.

  • The Standard Stitch can improve their Fair Labor score by sharing the wages being paid to their clothing makers.
  • They can also invest in benefits and well-being programs for those clothing makers.

Sustainably Made

Three Leaves Earned
Rated: Excellent

  • Eco-Textile Sourcing: The Standard Stitch uses a mindful blend of organic and recycled cotton, underpinned by trusted certifications like GOTS, GRS, and Bluesign® for full transparency and accountability.
  • Chemical & Water Stewardship: Their production is intentionally designed to minimize environmental harm—limiting water usage and chemicals—though explicit claims about low-impact dyes have not been publicly documented.
  • Closed‑Loop System: Through the Re‑Stitch x Retold program, customers can return end-of-life garments for recycling into new material, earning a $15 credit while helping divert textiles from landfills.

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Last Updated: 08/07/25.
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