Consciously Crafted
Consciously Crafted
Consciously Crafted
What do we mean by Consciously Crafted?
First launched in 2021, Consciously Crafted (formerly known as the Craftsmanship Code) is a curated selection of products made by brands and designers who are working towards reducing their environmental impact, by putting the planet and its people first.
Consciously Crafted is a celebration of responsible design in its many guises, with pieces that our customers will want to keep for years to come, made in ways that reduce their impact on the world around us. It’s about shining a light on products and makers with character, provenance and purpose, while honouring heritage artisanal techniques and innovative technologies.
Beyond the existing quality standards that bring together all labels stocked on MR PORTER, our Consciously Crafted edit requires brands and products to meet one or more of our newly updated criteria: Lower-Impact Materials, Responsible Craftsmanship and Designed for Circularity.
Our own label, Mr P., is at the forefront of our approach to long-lasting style. By partnering with a small network of trusted manufacturers and craftspeople, the brand ensures that every item is created without compromise, working towards its entire collection meeting one or more of our sustainability attributes by 2025.
The Attributes
Lower-Impact Materials
Products that use materials or ingredients with a verifiably lower impact on the planet, animals, or people.
Responsible Craftsmanship
Products made by artisans or manufacturers applying exceptional skill, supported by brands who invest in their supply chain and adhere to fair-trade principles.
Designed for Circularity
Products that reduce waste through enhanced longevity and circularity, including reuse and end-of-life solutions such as a recyclability.
Qualifying Criteria
Lower-Impact Materials
At least 50% of the product is made using one or more of the following materials
• GOTS or OCS certified organic fibre
• GRS or RCS certified recycled fibre
• Econyl, NuCycl, Re:newcell, Repreve, Newlife trademarked recycled material
• FSC certified cellulose or wood (including Viscose, Rayon, Acetate)
• Lenzing Fibre (Tencel, Lyocell, Modal Refibra, EcoVero)
• SeaCell, Naia, Bemberg, Enka, Liva Reviva trademarked responsible cellulose material
• Leather produced with Leather Working Group Gold, Silver or Bronze medalled tanneries
• Land to Market (Savory Institute) Regenerative fibre
• ROC (Regeneratie Organic Certified) fibre
• Nativa, Regenagri or other Regenerative fibre
• EU Flax or Masters of Linen certified Linen
• Hemp
• CMiA certified Cotton
• RWS certified wool fibre
• ZQ Merino or SustainaWool certified wool
• RMS certified mohair fibre
• SFA or The Good Cashmere Standard certified cashmere
• RAS certified Alpaca fibre
• RDS or TDS certified down or feathers
• Wild Rubber
• FSC certified Rubber
• Vegea, Pinatex, Mirum, Desserto, Bannatex or other Trademark leather alternative
• Lab grown diamonds or gemstones traced to manufacturer
• Other trademark lower impact fibre
The product is made using lower impact ingredients according to one of the following criteria
• The product is certified organic by a body licensed to apply the EU COSMOS standard or equivalent
• The product is certified natural by a body licensed to apply the EU COSMOS standard or equivalent
• The product is certified by the International Demeter Biodynamic Standard
• The product is certified natural or organic by Natrue
• > 50% of this product is made with certified organic ingredients listed on product
• The brand is leaping bunny certified
• The brand is vegan certified or publicly self-declared 100% vegan
• 100% of the palm oil ingredients and derivatives in this product are RSPO certified
• 100% of the soy ingredients and derivatives in this product are RTRS certified
• The product is certified by another internationally recognised standard
Responsible Craftsmanship
The product is responsibly crafted according to one of the following criteria
• This product is made by artisans using traditional skills that preserve heritage and the brand adheres to fair trade principles in the supply chain
• A % of the product’s revenue goes towards creating infrastructure, skills and training within a community
• The product is made by a Fairtrade certified international supplier
• At least 50% of the product is made using Fairtrade certified materials or ingredients
• At least 50% of the product is made using Fairmined certified materials
• The product is made in collaboration with an NGO partner such as Turquoise Mountain
• The product carries the Nest Seal of Ethical Handicraft
• Over 75% of the brand’s products are produced locally (or in house) and the brand invests in fair wages, training, and development
• The product is made through a 100% traced and localised supply chain (within the same country) from raw material to finished product – even if the brand’s HQ is located elsewhere
Designed for Circularity
The product promotes longevity, reuse or end-of-life solutions according to one of the following criteria
• The product is upcycled from obsolete products or materials that would otherwise be disposed of
• The product is certified recyclable by Cradle to Cradle
• The product is certified compostable by Cradle to Cradle
• The product is certified recyclable by a recognised third-party standard
• The product is certified compostable by a recognised third-party standard
• The product has a lifetime or long term (5 + years) warranty, and this is communicated to customers
• The product is care or repair product
• The product is designed for easy disassembly for recycling or remanufacturing
• The product is part of a brand led takeback scheme for resale, remanufacturing and recycling
• The product is vintage or pre-owned
The product promotes reuse according to one of the following criteria
• The product is a refill
• The product is refillable (and the refill is available on site)
