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Glamour
Send back program, and flattering, soft, and durable gender-neutral clothes
"Jackalo, a mom-founded brand that offers colorful separates in mostly gender-neutral designs, encourages its customers to have a long life cycle with each piece they buy. You can send back clothes your kiddo has grown out of as part of their “trade up” program and get credit toward your next purchase. The brand uses “premium, highly traceable organic cotton” for their material as well as “dead stock fabric,” i.e., material that was produced but never used. We love how flattering the brand’s shorts for little boys are, in particular, as well as how soft and durable they are."
Forbes
Clever reinforcements and upcycling
“Jackalo is a kids clothing brand [that] offers stylish clothes with clever reinforcements in areas that kids tend to wear through, like the knees and pockets. Founder Marianna Sachse was frustrated with the short lifespan of her kids’ clothes. In addition to supporting a culture of repair and reuse, the brand offers discounts to customers who send back their used Jackalo products for repair or upcycling.”
Business Insider
How subsidized childcare helped launch Jackalo
"Since childcare is subsidized in the Netherlands, I was able to start my own circular children's clothing company even while raising young children. It was absolutely amazing. There would have been no way I would have been able to start my own business while paying childcare fees in the US." - Marianna Sachse
Sustainable Review
Making waves in sustainability
“When it comes to sustainable fashion, Jackalo is a brand that is making waves in the industry. With a fantastic environment rating and a commitment to ethical practices, this brand is leading the way towards a more sustainable future. Environment Rating: Great”
The Good Trade
Best for durable playclothes
In their article "9 Organic Cotton Clothing Brands For Toddlers & Kids" the Good Trade lists Jackalo as the best choice for durable clothes for kids.
The Washington Post
The rise of Greta Thunberg as a cultural icon and her impact on the fashion industry
"The fact that Greta is now considered a muse is important, says Marianna Sachse, founder of Jackalo, a brand that specializes in sustainable pants and coveralls. She chooses materials and manufacturing processes that aim to minimize waste and pollution, and she even created a program to buy back Jackalo pieces from customers, so the clothes can be resold or recycled."
Motherly
Changing the way kids clothing is produced
"Jackalo’s mission is quite simple: Change the way kids clothing is produced and what happens when kids have outgrown them. Aside from practicing organic and sustainable farming practices, Jackalo offers discounts on future purchases when customers send back their used Jackalo products for repair or trading."
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Conscious Life & Style
The Best Eco-Friendly Kids & Baby Brands For Adorable Organic Apparel
"Designed for play and built to last, Jackalo’s fair trade organic cotton clothing has features like reinforcements around the knees and longer legs for growth spurts to ensure their longest life possible. (The brand even has a warranty to repair or replace garments that rip within 6 months!) For when it is time to size up, Jackalo has a TradeUp program to take back apparel that can be resold in their Pre-Loved collection.
Going Zero Waste
Moving toward zero waste
"Jackalo garments are designed to fit two times longer, so they’re made with longevity in mind. Even cooler is their commitment to circularity. Their main focus is to move towards zero waste by saving their production scraps and turning them into accessories, and by buying back outgrown clothes to be resold or upcycled."
The Washington Post
A focus on durability and circularity
"Jackalo focuses on making more durable children’s wear and offers discounts for used clothes returned in its TradeUp program, a formula other clothing manufacturers are adopting."
Nasdaq
At the forefront of environmental sustainability
"While purchasing clothing for her children, Marianna noticed an issue. She wanted clothes to be eco-friendly but strong enough to outlast daily activity... After taking a deep dive into a possible solution, Marianna founded Jackalo. This brand operates at the forefront of environmental sustainability by maximizing the use of sustainable materials to produce clothes that are comfortable and long-lasting."
The Honest Consumer
Unique style, versatile, and crafted to last
"I LOVE Jackalo’s mission because too often parents view children’s clothes as disposable since kids are always growing. Jackalo is taking a stand and encouraging parents to invest in quality products that will last, can be passed down, and reworn. Their unique Trade Up initiative is addressing a need for second hand children’s clothing and allowing parents to explore ethical, sustainable clothing at a discounted rate."
Good On You
Rated for Planet, People, and Animal Impact
"Our 'Planet' rating evaluates brands based on the environmental policies in their supply chains, from carbon emissions and wastewater to business models and product circularity. Here we rate Jackalo 'Great'."
The Mom Edit
Built to last, made for play
"Jackalo is a sustainable, ethical fashion company whose clothes were built to last...I also really appreciate the gender-inclusive approach — the clothes are cool and unfussy, and made for play."