Sustainable Brand Benchmark - Talon International
By CommonShare
Talon is a company that specializes in developing brand-identity programs for manufacturers of fashion apparel and accessories, as well as for specialty retailers and mass merchants. Talon's "trim packages" include items such as thread, zippers, labels, buttons, and hangers, as well as printed marketing materials (hang tags, bar-coded tags, pocket flashers, size stickers) designed to promote and sell the items. Talon also distributes its Talon-brand metal and synthetic zippers and other apparel components, such as waistbands, under its TEKFIT name. Talon's 800+ customers include Abercrombie & Fitch, Express, PVH, and Victoria's Secret.
Overall Rating
Under-Performing
Credibility
How credible are the sustainability claims of the retailer/brand.
Relevance to Mainstreaming Sustainability
Market share of the retailer/brand within the industry it operates in.
Commitment
Commitment of the retailer/brand to sustainability.
Traceability
Level of visibility of the retailer/brand over its supply chain.
Accessibility
How easy is it to find the retailer’s/brand’s sustainable products.
