Labour Lens

Clothing & footwear: 43 companies

Ranked by grade, best first. How we rank

Good first, then On Track, then the two poor grades. Within a grade, stronger evidence, fewer problems and lower-risk countries come first, and stars move Good companies up. How grades are decided

773 brands rated so far in Clothing & footwear. Broad coverage of the global clothing, footwear and accessories brands you're likely to come across, from big chains to small labels, with many Australian brands. Read the Clothing & footwear guide for what goes wrong in the industry and what earns each grade. Missing one? Ask us to research it.

1MontaneMissing: living wage proof · Clothing & footwearLightweight technical outdoor apparelPays or is working towards a living wage, with gaps still to close.On TrackVerified2Picture Organic ClothingMissing: living wage proof · Clothing & footwearSki, snowboard and outdoor clothingPays or is working towards a living wage, with gaps still to close.On TrackVerified3DedicatedMissing: living wage proof · Clothing & footwearOrganic cotton graphic tees and basicsPays or is working towards a living wage, with gaps still to close.On TrackPartly verified4TriumphNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearBras, lingerie and underwearPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified5Hugo BossForced labour, last recorded in 2017 · Clothing & footwearPremium menswear and womenswear apparelPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified6PrettyLittleThingNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearOnline fast-fashion clothingPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified7United Colors of BenettonDeadly safety failure, last recorded in 2013 · Clothing & footwearCasual fashion and knitwearPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified8Calvin KleinNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearDesigner jeans, underwear and fashionPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified9Fashion NovaNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearOnline fast-fashion clothingPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified10Nasty GalNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearOnline women's fast fashionPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified11Tommy HilfigerForced labour link, last recorded in 2023 · Clothing & footwearPreppy designer clothing and footwearPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified12Urban OutfittersNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearYouth fashion, own-brand and brandedPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified13EspritForced labour link, last recorded in 2019 · Clothing & footwearCasual fashion for women and menPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified14Forever 21No living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearLow-cost fast-fashion clothingPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified15Michael KorsNo living wage evidence · Clothing & footwearHandbags, shoes, watches and clothingPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified16Acne StudiosUnpaid or underpaid wages, last recorded in 2023 · Clothing & footwearSwedish designer fashion and accessoriesHas recent confirmed harm to workers that it hasn't put right.Harm on recordVerified17DynafitUnpaid or underpaid wages, last recorded in 2023 · Clothing & footwearSki touring and trail running gearHas recent confirmed harm to workers that it hasn't put right.Harm on recordVerified18Jack WolfskinForced labour, last recorded in 2023 · Clothing & footwearOutdoor clothing, footwear and gearHas recent confirmed harm to workers that it hasn't put right.Harm on recordVerified19SalewaUnpaid or underpaid wages, last recorded in 2023 · Clothing & footwearMountain footwear, apparel and gearHas recent confirmed harm to workers that it hasn't put right.Harm on recordVerified20Tod'sUnpaid or underpaid wages, last recorded in 2025 · Clothing & footwearItalian luxury loafers and leather goodsHas recent confirmed harm to workers that it hasn't put right.Harm on recordPartly verified
  • Good and goes above and beyond (3 to 6 stars)
  • Best available: the strongest in a category with no Good brand yet
  • Est. = estimated, nothing found about the company itself
  • * = self-reported