Insane in the rain

Insane in the rain works with caring and responsible manufacturing partners. Their primary focus is to protect the environment whilst ensuring the health and safety of the workers is a priority. COSH! cannot guarantee this is the case. The brand needs to be more transparent about where its production occurs, along with the working conditions. Although the brand is supposedly certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), which includes safety and working conditions requirements, this does not offer 100% certainty, especially since they have yet to disclose the certificate number.

The rainwear brand uses RPET material for all its products, seams and labels included. RPET stands for recycled polyethylene terephthalate. Recycled PET or recycled polyester made from single-use plastic bottles. The bonus of this fibre is its long-life use, strength, reusability, and durability. By using this material, the brand aims to reduce the amount of landfill and ocean waste. 

To guarantee that the RPET they use is recycled, the brand is certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). This standard requires products to have a minimum of 50% recycled material. It also sets environmental policy and safety requirements, working conditions, and staff training levels. Another certificate that the brand claims to have is the Oeko-Tex 100 certificate. This certification sets requirements for the use of harmful chemicals. 

We at COSH! are not fans of polyester fabrics due to the release of microplastics during the wear and washing of the garments. With jackets, we look at this issue differently. Polyester can be used to make waterproof fabrics. In principle, these articles rarely need to be washed. We are also pleased that Insane the rain has chosen recycled PET bottles instead of virgin polyester.

Insane in the rain is a circular brand that creates coats made from recycled materials, which can be recycled again after use. They are made entirely of polyester. Each jacket is made from 17 – 23 plastic bottles. The brand hopes to spread awareness about using single-use plastic through people wearing coats. A circular vision!

The jackets are not biodegradable as they are made of plastic. Insane in the rain claims they avoid using additional or new plastic even during production, shipping, and distribution.

While having a page dedicated to the supply chain, the brand fails to provide any details of production locations or supplier facilities. This lack of disclosure makes the length of their supply chain unverifiable and its structure unclear.

Since Insane in the Rain does not use materials derived from animals, such as leather or wool, the brand is, in theory, vegan. However, we are not sure what dyes and finishing agents were used for the rainwear, which could contain animal by-products.

Insane in the Rain doesn’t believe in short-lived trends. Their jackets are long-term and deliver designs that will not date. Therefore, before purchasing a jacket, consider a pattern you will not tire off. The jackets come with an added detail to enable the hood and waist to be adjustable. You can determine your silhouette all by yourself! 

The jackets from this brand protect you from the rain thanks to the sturdy material used. All jackets have taped seams, a water column of 10,000 MM, and breathability of 800 gm/​m2, all to keep you dry and not overheated!

Insane in the Rain tells its story of pioneering recycled polyester, their certifications, and their commitment to fair working conditions on the website. Yet nowhere do they disclose in which country their products are produced and what their certification numbers are. So the brand can still grow in terms of transparency, we would love to know more about where the jackets come from and who made them!