Wasted Paris

PRODUCTION LOCATIONS 

Wasted Paris does not share their production locations. 

WORKING CONDITIONS & LIVING WAGES 

Wasted Paris shares no information about their production locations or suppliers. This lack of transparency makes it impossible to determine the working conditions in their supply chain. 

MATERIALS 

• Acrylic
• Cotton 
• Wool 
• Polyester 
• Nylon 
• Viscose
• Artificial leather (PU) 
• Elastane 
• Rayon 

Whilst wool and cotton are both natural materials, they are uncertified so their sustainability is difficult to determine. Cotton is one of the most water consuming crops in the world, and is conventionally farmed with harmful chemicals and pesticides. Additionally, its production often takes place in inhumane conditions. 

Acrylic, polyester, and nylon are all plastic-based, synthetic materials, and will never be biodegradable in nature. They are also difficult to recycle, and therefore frequently cause pollution as they end up in landfills. 

PACKAGING 

Wasted Paris does not disclose what packaging materials are used in their supply chain or for e‑commerce. 

WATER USAGE & CHEMICALS

Wasted Paris has not disclosed any measures to improve water or chemical usage in their supply chain. Their cotton is uncertified, so is more likely to have been produced with harmful chemicals and pesticides. Additionally, several Wasted Paris products contain synthetic materials, and will therefore release microplastics when washed. 

CIRCULAR PRODUCT DESIGN 

Several of Wasted Paris’ products are monomaterials of 100% cotton. This increases the likelihood that they can be recycled at the end of their lifespan. However, this is not the case for all their products. Their varsity jacket, for example, contains a blend of wool, polyester, acrylic, nylon, and viscose. 

CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS

Wasted Paris previously had a Revival range on their website, featuring 56 unique upcycled garments. Wasted Paris states that this limited edition capsule was crafted from repurposed dead-stock swatches. However, Wasted Paris does not use dead-stock fabrics for their other garments. 

DISTANCE & COMPLEXITY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN 

As Wasted Paris does not disclose their production locations, or where their raw materials are sourced from, it is impossible to determine the length and complexity of their supply chain. 

The brand’s headquarters are located in Paris, and they offer worldwide shipping. 

TRANSPORTATION 

Wasted Paris does not disclose what transportation methods are used within their supply chain or for e‑commerce shipping. 

• Wool 

Wasted Paris does not disclose where they source their wool from, and have not published an animal welfare policy. This is detrimental to our understanding of the animal welfare aspects of the brand. 

PRODUCT DESIGN 

Several customers have raised concerns about the quality of Wasted Paris’ products online. This suggests that these products aren’t always designed to last, and may therefore be more likely to generate excess waste. 

Wasted Paris’ products are available in sizes S to XL. 

SLOW FASHION PROCESSES 

Wasted Paris does not produce made to order products, and the brand participates in sales periods. This suggests that they do not produce in small quantities. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PRODUCT 

Wasted Paris provides very limited transparency about their products. The product pages state what materials the item is made from, but the origin of the materials is not provided, and production countries are not specified. This makes it difficult to determine where your individual purchase was produced. 

TRANSPARENCY ON PROCESSES 

Wasted Paris provides no transparency on their processes. The brand does not share their production countries or suppliers, and does not publish an annual report on the social or environmental aspects of their brand.