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Outerknown

Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry

Outerknown, founded by surfer Kelly Slater in 2015, is a general apparel brand with strong third-party verification across sustainability and labor commitments. The brand sources 98% preferred materials including organic cotton and recycled fibers, and operates with full transparency of its tier 1 supply chain via the Open Apparel Registry. For labor practices, Outerknown was the first brand to pursue Fair Labor Association accreditation before selling any products, with all final production certified by the FLA and Fair Trade Premium programs providing workers with healthcare insurance, housing support, and educational scholarships. Environmentally, the brand operates 8 facilities on renewable energy and has kept 1,818 pieces of clothing from landfills through its Outerworn resale platform, with a stated goal to achieve 100% circular products by 2030.

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Outerknown products on Amazon

16 products from Outerknown, sold on Amazon (US). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.

Leif's rating reflects an independent sustainability assessment of the brand — drawing on disclosures, third-party certifications, and public information on its practices — not customer reviews. Ratings are directional, not precise scores. Read how we rate. New to this? Learn how to spot greenwashing and what each certification actually proves.

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