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Stated attributes
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Coyuchi
Apparel/FootwearHeadquartered in United States
Coyuchi is a 30+ year-old California-based home textile brand specializing in GOTS-certified organic cotton and natural fiber products. The brand has achieved strong environmental credentials through certified organic materials (99% GOTS-certified in 2020), a circular take-back program that has diverted over 165,000 pounds of textile waste, and Fair Trade certifications covering farming and manufacturing. However, gaps remain in labor transparency—while the brand works with Fair Trade–certified suppliers in India and sources from named farming partnerships (CHETNA Coalition, Pratima Organic Growers), it lacks a published formal Code of Conduct and does not fully specify living wage commitments across all supply chain tiers.
- GOTS ↗
- Fair Trade Certified ↗
- B Corp ↗
- 1% for the Planet ↗
- GOLS ↗
- Fair Trade
- Net-zero target
- Sustainable packaging
- Waste reduction
How Coyuchi scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental100Likely excellent
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Labor72.5Likely great
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Compliance81.6Likely great
What Coyuchi does well
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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified
Coyuchi's products carry GOTS certification, which verifies that textiles meet organic fiber standards and social/environmental processing criteria throughout the supply chain. This certification is administered by independent certification bodies accredited under the GOTS system.
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Coyuchi for Life Circular Textile Program
Coyuchi launched its 'Coyuchi for Life' program, a take-back and rental initiative designed to extend product life cycles and divert used textiles from landfill, as described in company communications beginning around 2017.
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OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certification
Coyuchi has held OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification for select products, which tests for harmful substances in textiles and verifies that finished goods meet human-ecological safety requirements.
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1% for the Planet Member
Coyuchi is a member of 1% for the Planet, committing to donate one percent of annual sales to environmental nonprofit organizations, as listed in the 1% for the Planet member directory.
The detail
Environment
Coyuchi holds Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification for its products, which requires that textiles meet organic fiber and processing standards including restrictions on harmful chemicals. The company has publicly stated commitments to using organic cotton and has described efforts to reduce chemical use in its supply chain through its published materials. Coyuchi launched a textile take-back and rental program called the '1 Hotel Collection' and its own 'Coyuchi for Life' circular program, which it describes as aimed at reducing textile waste. Detailed emissions reporting, energy use data, and water usage metrics are not prominently published in independently verified third-party disclosures.
Labor
Coyuchi's products are manufactured primarily in India, where its organic cotton is grown and processed. The company states that its GOTS certification covers social criteria including fair wages, safe working conditions, and prohibitions on child and forced labor at certified facilities. Coyuchi has published a supplier code of conduct and references third-party audits through the GOTS certification process. Detailed independent wage data, diversity reporting, and comprehensive supply chain mapping beyond GOTS-covered facilities are not prominently available in public disclosures.
Coyuchi products on Amazon
19 products from Coyuchi, sold on Amazon (US). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
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