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Patagonia

sportswear

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Is Patagonia Ethical?

Patagonia is not that bad

Patagonia is an American outdoor apparel company that has been accused of worker abuse in its supply chain, including using the same factories as fast‑fashion brands ^[1]^[2], and animal abuse in its supply chain ^[3]. The company has engaged in questionable sustainability practices ^[4] and rates itself low on climate performance ^[5].

Alternatives to Patagonia

Send your message and feel good about where you shop. These companies are alternatives to Patagonia.

19 alternative companies tagged: sportswear

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

retail

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. is an American company that has been criticized for poor labour standards and conditions [1][2][3], as well as labour rights abuses and anti‑union practices [4][5] and underpaying employees [6]. Additionally, the company has sold products containing unsafe PFAS chemicals [7].

New Balance

sportswear

30 😡

New Balance is an American footwear company that has been accused of greenwashing [1], sending shoes to landfill [2], and selling footwear that caused injuries [3]. The brand has also faced criticism for poor working conditions and labor abuses in its supply chain [4], being targeted by BDS boycotts [5], its association with white supremacy [6][7], and receiving millions of dollars to produce shoes for the US military [8].

Brine

sportswear

30 😡

Brine is owned by New Balance.

Warrior Sports

sportswear

30 😡

Warrior Sports is owned by New Balance.

Anta Sports

sportswear

25 😡

Anta Sports is a Chinese sportswear company that has engaged in age discrimination [1] and continues operations in Russia amid international scrutiny [2]. The firm has been linked to forced labour in its supply chain, including the use of cotton produced by Uyghur forced labour after exiting the Better Cotton Initiative [3][4], and broader human rights abuses have been reported [5].

Amer Sports

sportswear

25 😡

Amer Sports is owned by Anta Sports.

Arc'teryx

sportswear

25 😡

Arc'teryx is owned by Anta Sports.

Armada

sportswear

25 😡

Armada is owned by Anta Sports.

Atec

sportswear

25 😡

Atec is owned by Anta Sports.

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Atomic

sportswear

25 😡

Atomic is owned by Anta Sports.

11.

DeMarini

sportswear

25 😡

DeMarini is owned by Anta Sports.

12.

EvoShield

sportswear

25 😡

EvoShield is owned by Anta Sports.

13.

Louisville Slugger

sportswear

25 😡

Louisville Slugger is owned by Anta Sports.

14.

Peak Performance

sportswear

25 😡

Peak Performance is owned by Anta Sports.

15.

Salomon

sportswear

25 😡

Salomon is owned by Anta Sports.

16.

Wilson

sportswear

25 😡

Wilson is owned by Anta Sports.

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Puma

sportswear

15 👺

Puma is a German sportswear company that has been accused of underpaying employees [1] and engaging in forced labour and exploitation throughout its supply chain [2][3], including forced overtime that caused 30 garment workers to faint [4] and sweatshop conditions in Bangladeshi suppliers [5]. The company has also been linked to forced Uyghur labour in its supply chain [6] and a tragic incident where a female employee was shot while protesting for better working conditions [7].

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