The S1C3 calculation method 'Fashion: Average data' is recommended for calculating emissions related to the purchase and assembly of fashion products and materials. It requires gathering data, including product types and material types.
The S1C12 calculation method 'End-of-life treatment of fashion products and packaging' is recommended for calculating emissions related to treatment of fashion items at the end of their life. It requires gathering data, including product types.
Scroll through each table to see the full list of product and material types accepted by the Plan A Sustainability platform for these calculation methods. Please input the names exactly as they appear on the list.
Accepted Product Types
Accepted Product Types |
Activewear - Badges/Buckles |
Anklets |
Athletic Footwear - General Purpose |
Athletic Footwear - Specialist |
Beachwear/Cover Ups |
Belts/Braces/Cummerbunds |
Boots - General Purpose |
Bracelets |
Bras/Basques/Corsets |
Briefcases |
Brooches |
Clothing Accessories Variety Packs |
Clothing Adornment/Floral Accessories/Badges/Buckles |
Clothing Variety Packs |
Clothing/Fashion Tape |
Cuff-links |
Dresses |
Dressing Gowns |
Earrings/Body-piercing Jewellery |
Environmental Respiratory Protection - Non Powered |
Environmental Respiratory Protection - Powered |
Face Shields/Guards |
Feeding/Eating Bibs |
Footwear - Replacement Parts/Accessories |
Footwear Accessories Variety Packs |
Footwear Inserts |
Full Body Underwear |
Full Body Wear Variety Packs |
Gloves |
Handwear |
Hard Hats/Caps |
Headwear |
Hearing Protection - Non Powered |
Hearing Protection - Powered |
Helmets - Non Powered |
Helmets - Powered |
Indoor Footwear - Fully Enclosed Uppers |
Indoor Footwear - Partially Enclosed Uppers |
Jackets/Blazers/Cardigans/Waistcoats |
Jewellery Boxes/Pouches |
Jewellery Other |
Jewellery Replacement Parts |
Jewellery Variety Packs |
Key Rings |
Lower Body Wear/Bottoms Variety Packs |
Luggage/Personal Bags/Umbrellas Accessories |
Luggage/Suitcases/Garment Carriers |
Necklaces/Necklets |
Night Dresses/Shirts |
Overalls/Bodysuits |
Pants/Briefs/Undershorts |
Pantyhose/Stockings |
Pendants |
Personal Accessories Variety Packs |
Personal Bags |
Personal Bags/Luggage/Umbrellas Other |
Personal Bags/Luggage/Umbrellas Variety Packs |
Personal Carrier Bags (Disposable) |
Personal Fan - Hand (Hand Fan) |
Personal Fan - Impeller |
Petticoats/Underskirts/Slips |
Pocket Square/Handkerchiefs |
Portable Food Boxes/Bags/Containers (Non Powered) |
Protective Full Body Wear |
Protective Handwear |
Protective Knee Pads |
Protective Lower Body Wear |
Protective Personal Aids Other |
Protective Personal Aids Replacement Parts/Accessories |
Protective Personal Aids Variety Packs |
Protective Upper Body Wear |
Protective Wear Accessories |
Protective Wear Variety Packs |
Rings |
Rucksacks/Backpacks/Holdalls |
Safety Glasses/Goggles |
Safety/Protective Occupational Overshoes |
Safety/Protective Occupational Shoes |
Safety/Protective/Occupational Boots |
Scarf/Tie/Neckwear |
Shirts/Blouses/Polo Shirts/T-shirts |
Shoes - General Purpose |
Shopping Trolley Bags |
Skirts |
Sleep Headwear |
Sleep Trousers/Shorts |
Sleepwear Variety Packs |
Socks |
Sportswear - Belts |
Sportswear - Full Body Wear |
Sportswear - Handwear |
Sportswear - Headwear |
Sportswear - Lower Body Wear |
Sportswear - Neckwear |
Sportswear - Other |
Sportswear - Upper Body Wear |
Sportswear Hosiery |
Sportswear Variety Packs |
Suspenders/Garters |
Swaddle Blanket/Wrap Cloth |
Sweaters/Pullovers |
Swimsuit - 2+ Pieces |
Swimsuit Bottom |
Swimsuit Top |
Swimsuit-One Piece |
Swimwear - Other |
Tiaras |
Toiletry Bags/Vanity Cases |
Trousers/Shorts |
Umbrellas - Personal |
Undershirts/Chemises/Camisoles |
Underwear Variety Packs |
Upper Body Wear/Tops Variety Packs |
Wallets/Purses/Travel Document Holders |
Accepted Material Types
Accepted Material Type |
Coating: Resin (Epoxy) - Conventional |
Fabric: Acetate - Conventional |
Fabric: Acrylic - Conventional |
Fabric: Cotton - Conventional |
Fabric: Cotton - Conventional | BCI |
Fabric: Cotton - Organic |
Fabric: Cotton - Recycled, Mechanical [Textile waste] |
Fabric: Elastane/Spandex - Conventional |
Fabric: Linen - Conventional |
Fabric: Lyocell - Conventional | Tencel |
Fabric: Lyocell (Eucalyptus and Beech pulp) - Conventional | Tencel |
Fabric: Lyocell (Generic) - Conventional |
Fabric: Modal (Beech) - Conventional | Lenzing |
Fabric: Modal - Conventional | Tencel |
Fabric: Polyamide (Nylon 6) - Conventional |
Fabric: Polyamide (Nylon 6) - Recycled | ECONYL |
Fabric: Polyamide (Nylon 6) - Recycled, Mechanical [Textile waste] |
Fabric: Polyamide (Nylon 66) - Conventional |
Fabric: Polyester - Conventional |
Fabric: Polyester (Metallized copper) - Conventional |
Fabric: Polyester - Recycled, Mechanical [Textile waste] |
Fabric: Polyester - Recycled, Semi-Mechanical [PET bottle] |
Fabric: Polypropylene - Conventional |
Fabric: Silk - Conventional |
Fabric: Viscose (Beech) - Conventional | Lenzing |
Fabric: Viscose (Eucalyptus) - Conventional | Lenzing |
Fabric: Viscose (Generic) - Conventional |
Fabric: Wool - Recycled, Mechanical [Textile waste] | MWool |
Fabric: Wool (Alpaca) - Conventional |
Fabric: Wool (Lleyn and Cheviot) - Conventional |
Fabric: Wool (Merino) - Conventional |
Fabric: Wool (Romney dominant) - Conventional |
Filler: Down (Duck/Goose) - Conventional |
Foam: Polyurethane - Conventional |
Foam: Polyvinyl chloride - Conventional |
Metal: Copper - Conventional |
Metal: Silver - Conventional |
Metal: Silver - Recycled |
Metal: Silver (Gold plated) - Recycled |
Metal: Steel - Conventional |
Plastic: Polycarbonate - Conventional |
Rubber: Latex - Conventional |
Leather: Animal Leather (Beef cattle) - Conventional |
My material isn't listed here - what should I do?
If your specific material is not on the accepted materials list, the best course of action is to select the closest proxy material listed; if no closest proxy exists, then we recommend using the spend-based calculation method to calculate emissions related to this material instead.