Finisterre

Home Country: UK
“Clothing inspired by a love of the sea”
Finisterre believes the ocean’s future is our future. Inspired by British surfers, Finisterre produces men and womens durable and sustainable clothes. Their goal is to spark adventure for those who share a love for the sea; they do so by focusing on functionality and sustainability when it comes to making their durable outdoor gear.

Finisterre

Finisterre Fisherman Beanie in Spark
Eco-Stylist Certified
Home Country: UK
“Clothing inspired by a love of the sea”
Finisterre believes the ocean’s future is our future. Inspired by British surfers, Finisterre produces men and womens durable and sustainable clothes. Their goal is to spark adventure for those who share a love for the sea; they do so by focusing on functionality and sustainability when it comes to making their durable outdoor gear.

Transparency

Two Leaves Earned
Rated: Good

  • Finisterre discloses their factory list on their website and also shares employee numbers, the last factory audit, and the products made in each factory.
  • Each Finisterre product is linked to the factory in which it was made in.
  • They participated in Fashion Revolution’s “Who Made My Clothes?” Campaign.
  • Finisterre addresses subcontracting by encouraging downstream.

  • Finisterre can improve Transparency by engaging manufacturing facilities to promote human rights and environmental sustainability.

Fair Labor

One Leaf Earned
Rated: Fair

  • Finisterre’s supplier Code of Conduct is regulated by Fair Working Conditions.
  • One of Finisterre’s factories is Fair Trade Certified and has well-being programs that benefit the community the factory is located in.

  • Finisterre can improve Fair Labor by insisting all people involved in the making of their products are paid a living wage.
  • Finisterre can also make more efforts to engage makers with the goal of understanding their views.

Sustainably Made

Two Leaves Earned
Rated: Good

  • Located in Finisterre’s Impact Report  is information about their 2020 Carbon Project launch, water conservation efforts, and waste reduction efforts.
  • They are investing in circularity with their Fabric Use-Up Project, repair services, and conscious design.
  • Their products are shipped in recycled and compostable paper and have partnered with Aquapak for biodegradable bags.
  • They are GOTS certified and use sustainable raw materials such as merino wool, hemp, linen, TENCEL, bamboo, and recycled plastic.

  • Finisterre can improve Sustainably Made by disclosing the amount of water used in production and making efforts to reduce usage in the manufacturing of the majority of their products.

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Last Updated: 03/28/21.
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