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Goodnap

Australia

Goodnap is an Australian sleepwear brand making pyjamas and loungewear for women and men, including plus sizes. Its pieces use relaxed cuts and natural fibres meant to help wearers sleep cool, and the brand offers a free Wellness Hub with sleep resources. Materials include GOTS-certified organic cotton, European Flax linen and TENCEL, without polyester or chemical finishes, produced in small batches. Every garment is hand-sewn in Cambodia at Agape International Missions (AIM), where women who have survived human trafficking receive living wages, healthcare, counselling and childcare. Founders Melissa and Rob Taylor worked with survivors for 13 years before starting the brand. Good On You rates Goodnap Great, scoring it 5 out of 5 for Planet, People and Animals. It notes the high share of lower-impact materials, a Code of Conduct covering ILO principles, living wages for some final-stage workers, and a fully vegan range.

Ucon Acrobatics

Germany

Ucon Acrobatics is a Berlin brand that designs minimalist backpacks, belt bags, weekenders and other bags for city life. Its product lines include the Air, Moss and Lotus Infinity series. The brand makes many of its products from textile waste, which is turned back into fibre and yarn through mechanical or chemical recycling. Its products are designed with few components, as mono-material as possible and with PFAS-free coatings, so they can be recycled at the end of their life. Some backpacks are made of up to 96% recycled textiles by weight. The company is a certified B Corp, works with PETA and funds the planting of a tree for every order. Good On You rates Ucon Acrobatics Great overall. It scores the brand Great for planet and animals and It's a Start for people. Good On You credits the brand's circular design, dope dyeing and recyclable packaging, and lists it as vegan through PETA. It also says there is no evidence of living wages across most of the supply chain.

Théla

Greece

Théla is a small Greek brand that makes bags and accessories, including totes, crossbodies, clutches, pouches and backpacks. The products are designed for both men and women. Every bag starts as discarded plastic, such as carry bags, food wrappers and packaging film. This plastic is sorted by hand, cleaned, cut into strips and then woven on traditional looms in India that have been used for generations. The brand says it uses no virgin materials and no industrial processing, and its whole range is vegan. Founder Diti also works in sustainability education, running workshops on reuse and writing curriculums for schools. Good On You rates Théla Great overall. It gives the brand Great for planet and animals and Good for people. Its reasons include the use of upcycled materials, circular principles built into each stage of the product life cycle, no plastic packaging and partnerships with women artisans. Good On You also notes there is no evidence of living wages in the supply chain.

GROUNDTRUTH

United Kingdom

GROUNDTRUTH is a UK brand making backpacks, totes, duffles, slings, dry bags and travel accessories for men and women. Its RIKR range covers everyday and travel bags, and its UNDA range consists of waterproof, submersible bags. Products come with a 10-year warranty. The bags are made from the brand's own 100% recycled textiles, and the UNDA range uses repurposed fishing gear. GROUNDTRUTH has also developed patent-pending hardware made with captured CO2 emissions. The company was started by three sisters with backgrounds in documentary filmmaking and artisan textiles, who aim to reduce plastic pollution through their products. Good On You rates GROUNDTRUTH Great, with 5 out of 5 for Planet, 4 for People and 5 for Animals. It holds Global Recycled Standard and Bluesign certifications, uses recycled packaging, and states its whole range is vegan. Good On You found no evidence it ensures living wages in its supply chain.

Elvis & Kresse

United Kingdom

Elvis & Kresse is a UK brand that makes bags, belts, wallets, travel goods and other accessories from reclaimed materials. Its main materials are decommissioned London fire-hoses and rescued leather. The range includes crossbody bags, totes, backpacks, briefcases and wash bags for women and men. The brand is built on three pillars: rescue, transform and donate. It gives 50 percent of its profits to charity, including the Fire Fighters Charity. In 2021 it moved its operations to a farm in Kent to work regeneratively. There it built a straw bale workshop powered by renewables, created a wetland system to treat its own wastewater and is setting up a vineyard that prioritises soil and biodiversity. Elvis & Kresse is a certified B Corp. Good On You rates it Great overall, with Great for planet and people and Good for animals. The rating notes that pieces are made in-house by a small team and that final-stage workers are paid a living wage. It also says the leather and any other animal materials the brand uses are recycled before ever reaching consumers.