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The Level Collective

The Level Collective is a small, independent British brand. It makes waxed cotton backpacks and organic cotton clothing for both city and outdoor use. Its range includes roll-top and day packs, organic cotton T-shirts and a reproofing spray. The backpacks are made to order by hand in Britain from organic waxed cotton by Halley Stevensons, chrome-free leather and recycled wool. Each one is signed by its maker. The T-shirts are 100% organic cotton, printed in Britain with water-based inks. Designer Mark Musgrave founded the brand in 2014 to offer an alternative to fast fashion, based on fair pay and craft. Good On You rates the brand Good overall. It scores 4 out of 5 for planet, 4 for people and 3 for animals. Good On You cites Fair Wear Foundation certification for part of its supply chain, local manufacturing and packaging that avoids plastic. It also notes that the brand uses leather and wool and that there is no evidence of living wages.