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Q for Quinn

Canada

Q for Quinn is a Canadian brand making socks, underwear, activewear and everyday basics for babies, kids, women and men. Its founder, Melita, started the company after struggling to find socks gentle enough for her son, who has eczema. The brand aims its pieces at people with eczema or sensory sensitivities. The brand uses GOTS-certified organic cotton and mulesing-free, RWS-certified merino wool, and steers clear of harsh chemicals. Socks are knitted at a family-owned facility in Portugal. Undergarments are made in India with biodegradable elastic trims and plant-based dyes, and activewear is made in Peru from Peruvian organic cotton. The brand says its products can be traced through the supply chain and that its workers earn living wages. For every pair of socks sold, it donates a school meal through Mary's Meals. Good On You rates Q for Quinn Good overall: Great for planet, Good for people and Good for animals. Good On You also notes there is no evidence of action to minimize packaging, or that living wages are paid in its supply chain.

ALTER X Company

United States

ALTER X Company is a Los Angeles brand making organic T-shirts for men and women, including plus sizes. Its main styles are a crew neck and a boxy scoop neck, both made from a blend of 60% hemp and 40% organic cotton. The shirts are made in Los Angeles. The brand says 20% of each shirt sale goes to a cause the customer chooses: hunger, human trafficking or mental health. Good On You rates ALTER X Company Good overall. It credits the brand with using organic cotton, limiting production runs, using low-impact dyes and manufacturing close to home. On labour, Good On You says the brand can trace the majority of its supply chain. Some of its final-stage production holds SA8000 certification, and a portion of those workers earn a living wage. Good On You says it does not appear to use animal-derived materials but does not claim to be vegan.

Vottera

United States

Vottera is an apparel brand based in the United States. It makes tees, polos, sweatshirts, hoodies and beanies for men and women from Regenerative Organic Certified cotton. The cotton comes from farms in Odisha, India, and the brand says each purchase supports 432 indigenous cotton farmers there. Vottera was started by the team behind the bag brand Terra Thread. Its approach centres on regenerative organic farming, which it says improves soil health, keeps more carbon in the ground and benefits farming communities. Good On You rates Vottera Great overall, with top scores for planet, people and animals. It highlights the brand's high share of lower-impact materials, seasonless collections, tracing of most of its supply chain and leadership programs for women workers. The entire range is vegan. Good On You notes that Vottera is owned by Gallant International.

Frske

Australia

Frske is an Australian womenswear label offering relaxed-fit jackets, pants, vests, shirts, tops and dresses. Its design draws on Japanese minimalism and French casual style, with attention to practical details such as pocket placement, hem length and elasticised waistbands. The label designs individual pieces rather than seasonal collections, aiming for garments that layer and last. All Frske clothing is produced in Melbourne in small runs with local makers and suppliers, and the brand carries the Australian Made kangaroo logo. It uses only natural fibres such as linen, cotton and wool, avoids petrochemical synthetics, and sometimes uses deadstock fabric from other fashion houses. Offcuts are donated to a local textile community group. Good On You rates Frske Good overall, scoring it 4 out of 5 for Planet, 3 for People and 4 for Animals. It notes the brand's organic cotton use, limited production runs and local manufacturing, while finding no evidence of a Code of Conduct, living wage commitments or packaging reduction.

Miakoda

Miakoda is a slow fashion label producing everyday tops, bottoms and accessories in New York City. Its range includes organic cotton tees, joggers in an organic cotton and lyocell blend, and the Brami, all designed as timeless pieces meant for repeated wear. The brand describes its clothing as ethically made, with living wages paid at every stage of production. It works with plant-based, sustainable materials, produces in small batches, and states that its pieces are vegan and size inclusive. Founder and designer Julia Ahrens trained at Parsons School of Design and started the label as a response to fast fashion. Miakoda notes that it is rated on Good On You. It positions its designs as an alternative to trend cycles, focusing on comfort and durability.