prAna, a word defined as the universal energy and life-giving force that flows in and around all of us, makes athletic apparel, clothes for yoga, clothes for climbing, outerwear, swimwear, and more. The majority of prAna’s sewing factories are Fair Trade certified, and they are working towards 100% Fair Trade certified factories by 2028. prAna is also working towards 100% more sustainable fabrics by 2025, and changing the way packaging is done in the fashion industry.
prAna
prAna, a word defined as the universal energy and life-giving force that flows in and around all of us, makes athletic apparel, clothes for yoga, clothes for climbing, outerwear, swimwear, and more. The majority of prAna’s sewing factories are Fair Trade certified, and they are working towards 100% Fair Trade certified factories by 2028. prAna is also working towards 100% more sustainable fabrics by 2025, and changing the way packaging is done in the fashion industry.
Transparency
- prAna discloses 100% of their final production factories with the names, locations, address, production type, number of workers, and Fair Trade status for each.
- prAna features a few maker profiles on their website.
- They address subcontracting through their supplier Code of Conduct, Global Organic Textile Standard certificate, and Fair Trade certifications.
- Human and labor rights are protected due to prAna’s compliance with the Fair Labor Association’s standards.
- prAna could improve transparency by sharing more information about their tier 2-4 suppliers, the factories beyond cut & sew.
Fair Labor
- prAna was one of the first brands that partnered with Fair Trade USA for apparel and they have a goal to produce 100% of their products in Fair Trade certified factories by 2028.
- Currently, the majority of their products are Fair Trade certified which helps ensure fair wages for the clothing makers, benefits, and that those factories are reinvesting in their communities.
- prAna provides their supplier Code of Conduct on their website.
Sustainably Made
- The majority of prAna’s fabrics are more sustainable preferred fibers, and their goal is to source 100% more sustainable fibers by 2025.
- prAna sources fabrics through many bluesign approved partners, helping to ensure safe chemical usage and consumer safety. Their goal is to source 80% of their fabrics this way by 2030.
- prAna uses more sustainable consumer packaging and 100% of their packaging is plastic free.
- To improve their score, prAna could share their carbon and water footprints on their website.
