Sustainability Summary
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Merino Selections, through Ridge Merino’s published responsibility page, presents itself as a brand focused on natural materials, longer-lasting clothing, and lower-impact operations. It says it uses merino wool, a renewable and biodegradable fiber, and tries to limit synthetic fibers where possible. The brand also says it uses OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabric in most products, keeps packaging minimal, offers repairs and replacement parts, and donates 1% of annual sales to environmental nonprofits through 1% for the Planet. Independent coverage also notes responsible manufacturing certifications, recycled packaging, and some gaps, such as no Bluesign program and no resale or recycling service. Positive Sentiment Found Independent coverage gives Ridge Merino a generally positive sustainability picture, though not a perfect one. Better Trail rated the Aspect Midweight base layer 2/5 for sustainability and said the brand shows real effort through certified non-mulesed wool, recycled nylon, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, which tests for harmful substances in textiles. It also noted that the company has responsible manufacturing certifications, with three WRAP-certified factories and one facility audited by Fair Wear, both of which focus on safer and fairer factory conditions. The same coverage also highlighted recycled packaging and a worn-out gear return program. These signals suggest a brand that has made several concrete sustainability steps, even if some areas still lag. Common Criticisms: The main criticism in the independent coverage is that Ridge Merino still falls short in some parts of its sustainability setup. Better Trail said the brand does not use Bluesign-approved materials and is not a Bluesign System Partner, which means it has not been assessed under that textile safety and environmental program. It also said the brand does not offer a resale or recycling program for used apparel, even though it does have a limited return-and-donate option for worn-out gear. The same review noted that the Aspect Midweight base layer does not use Responsible Wool Standard-certified wool, even though the company says it is working toward certifying all its wool. Overall, the concerns are about incomplete coverage and missing programs rather than a major scandal.
Merino Selections Sustainability Actions
Merino Selections Sustainability Commitments
2025
Finish RWS wool certification
The brand says it is working on Responsible Wool Standard, or RWS, certification for its wool. RWS is a third-party standard that checks animal welfare and land management in wool supply chains. Independent coverage says that as of early 2025, most Ridge Merino products already use RWS-certified wool, but not all products do yet.
2025
Switch to recycled synthetics
The brand says it is working to replace virgin synthetic fibers with recycled versions. Virgin synthetic fibers are new plastic-based fibers made from fossil fuels. Switching to recycled versions can reduce demand for new plastic, although the final impact depends on how much recycled material is used and how the products are made.
2025
Expand biodegradable clothing
The brand says it wants to expand its range of fully biodegradable, all-natural clothes. Biodegradable means a material can break down over time under the right conditions. The brand presents this as part of its longer-term plan to make products with lower environmental impact.
