What makes this brand sustainable?
At eugenie, we do the research to make it easy to find products that you can feel good about purchasing, using, and wearing.
Our team dives deep into the sustainability of each designer we carry so you can be confident that your purchases make a positive impact on the world.
We know sustainability can be a nuanced and complex topic, so we broke it down for you in a way that is simple and easy to understand.
Social Standards
Rains acknowledges the responsibility of all corporations, including theirs, to commit to beneficial rather than exploitative values and practices. In this spirit, Rains has a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy that refers to the internationally agreed upon minimum standard for responsible business behavior including respecting human rights, protecting the environment and countering corruption.
Responsible Production
Rains maintains close relationships with their manufacturing facilities in China, and expects them to adhere to certain standards including (but not limited to) secure health insurance, fair working schedules, and clean working environments. Additionally, Rains is a member of amfori BSCI, which requires them to adhere to the BSCI code of conduct built on social responsibility, environmental protection, and risk management.
Ethical Materials
All of the components of Rains’ products meet the standards outlined in REACH, the European Union regulatory standard surrounding the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals. This brand primarily uses biodegradable polyurethane, recycled polyester, and Thinsulate featherless insulation to create sustainable and highly functional apparel.