Second Female

Second Female unfortunately does not provide information about their production locations, nor does it have collaborations with certificates that verify their manufacturers. Because of this, COSH! cannot assess the social conditions in which the clothing is produced. 

Many different materials are used in Second Female’s collection. The clothes are made of polyester, polyamide, linen, viscose, wool, leather and cotton, among others. These are not such sustainable materials, although linen and cotton are natural materials. The production of cotton requires many chemicals and a large amount of water. Sustainable alternatives are organic and recycled cotton. Learn more about the impact of cotton farming on people and the environment here.

Second Female has some garments in their collection that are made from organic cotton. Unfortunately, the brand has no certificates to prove this. Therefore, it is not possible to verify whether it is actually a sustainable, organically grown cotton.

Synthetic materials such as polyester, polyamide and elastane also have a great impact on the environment. When these materials are washed, microplastics are released. These are tiny plastic particles that can end up in rivers and oceans through runoff water. This has a major impact on marine ecosystems. On this page you can read more about how microplastics end up in the sea and what impact it has on the environment.

Second Female’s clothing is made primarily from blends. This means that different materials are mixed together in one garment. This makes these garments much more difficult to recycle after use. When there are natural and synthetic materials in one blend, it also means that the garment is not biodegradable, despite the natural component. 

Second Female does not provide information about their supply chain. Therefore, COSH! cannot estimate the distances a garment must travel to your closet.

Different animal materials are used in the Second Female collections. For example, sheep’s wool, alpaca and mohair are used in the sweaters; some pants are made from lambskin leather. Again, Second Female gives no information about the origin of the materials or animal welfare.

Because Second Female does not share much information about their production methods or the origin of the materials, it is difficult to know how long the lifespan of the clothes is. 

The collections have a typically Scandinavian style, intertwined with a touch of chic, French modernism. Second Female launches a collection each season. The designs are feminine, with hand-drawn prints, beautiful knits and elegant suits.

Second Female shares very little information and thus naturally scores low on transparency.