USA

Woman-Owned

Range

Menswear, Womenswear

Certifications

Peta-Approved Vegan

PETA Approved Vegan certification verifies that products have not been tested on animals and are free from animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

Harvest & Mill

Harvest & Mill is a USA-based apparel brand offering non-toxic organic basics designed for women and men.

Vegan

Low Waste

Low Carbon

Cruelty Free

Last updated on May 30, 2023

Environment

Harvest & Mill uses a high proportion of lower impact materials, including organic cotton sourced from farms in the USA, which limits its carbon footprint, water use, and wastewater.
To minimize textile waste, it claims to use cutting techniques that reduce off-cuts and repurpose/recycle extra fabrics.
It uses non-toxic dyes/no dyes, in addition to having bleach-free options, decreasing its water and energy usage.
Its manufacturing is done locally in the USA, so it reduces its carbon footprint due to shorter travel distances.
It has a year-round quality collection with few items, and unlike fast fashion brands, micro-trends are not followed.
Its packaging is made from 100% recycled paper designed to be reused/recycled/easily composted.

Maker Wellbeing

A majority of its final production takes place in USA, a country with some risk of labour abuse.
There is no evidence that it has a Code of Conduct for its suppliers and it does not mention whether living wages are paid to its workers.
It does mention worker rights, such as fair wages, safe working conditions, right to organize, and protection from discrimination.
Its traces its supply chain and visits its suppliers.

Animal Welfare

Gives Back

It claims to offset its carbon footprint through the Garcia River Forest (GRF) reforestation project and the Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm.

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Areas for Improvement

It needs to provide workers in its supply chain with a living wage, in addition to protecting worker rights by setting strict standards/policies for its suppliers.
To validate its claims of using non-toxic dyes and sourcing its cotton from organic farms, Harvest & Mill should provide certifications.