ASKET Review: Is ASKET Solid and Worth It?

Our Long-Term Review of ASKET

To complement our written review, we also check out ASKET on video. In this long-term review, we revisit three ASKET t-shirts after five years of wear and style three new pieces to test quality, fit, and versatility.

How do we rate our partner brands on sustainability?

We measure our products in three impact areas-Transparency, Fair Practice, and Sustainability. From there, our products are ranked in one of three rating levels: certified (50-60 points), silver (61-69 points), and gold (70-100 points).

ASKET is currently rated silver.

It’s important to note that all of our partner brands are leaders when it comes to sustainable fashion, regardless of where they fall on our ranking system. Exceeding our criteria speaks volumes about the commitments our companies have made to ethically produced fashion, and they continue to grow. ASKET is no different.

Let’s check how ASKET performed in our tests.

Transparency

When it comes to lighting, ASKET continues to shine. Transparency is built into the product model, from supply chain disclosure to garment-level impact information.

ASKET’s Full Traceability standard breaks down each garment into its components and production steps, identifying the resources involved from raw materials through production. That information appears on product pages and is also visible on product traceability labels, giving customers a clearer idea of ​​where their clothes come from than is the industry norm. ASKET also pairs this with cost transparency and clothing-level impact data, helping consumers understand not just where an item is made, but the trail behind it.

Rather than focusing on the milestone of the date, it is more accurate to say that ASKET has made transparency an ongoing practice. The brand launched Full Traceability in 2018, adding data on the impact of each garment in 2020, and later launched its Impact Receipt to give customers more visibility into the environmental impact of their purchases. ASKET also continues to publish an annual impact report, reinforcing its long-term commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.

Appropriate Performance

Fair Labor is where ASKET has a lot of room to grow.

ASKET makers earn a living wage and wages paid to workers in their factories can be found on their website. We applaud their showing this way, but we would like to see them disclose any benefits or welfare programs they offer to their creators. By addressing the steps they take to reduce human and labor rights risks in their supply chain, engaging more with their builders, and possibly investing to improve the well-being of the communities where their builders live, ASKET can make an even bigger difference.

That said, we do not expect our affiliate products to be perfect. We expect them to work for a sustainable future, and ASKET is on the right track.

Made in Progress

As for our third area of ​​influence, which is done continuously, ASKET is doing well, but there are some changes they can make.

To their credit, they have conducted a life cycle impact assessment in collaboration with RiSE, and are now using the information they have gained about their supply chain—such as COS emissions, water, and energy use—to reduce their impact on the environment. One of the ways they have done this is by changing their packaging, and announcing the steps they have taken so that other brands can follow suit. To extend the longevity of their clothing, ASKET also provides care, color, and repair guidelines for their clothing.

ASKET can improve its Sustainable Output by making efforts to reduce carbon emissions in their factories and the amount of water used in the production of their products. Hopefully this will come in time, as they continue to prioritize impact and traceability.

Continued ASKET T-Shirt Review

Ujo Shop is student supported. We only feature fashion brands that exceed our sustainable product criteria.Read more here.

Ujo Shop had the opportunity to try ASKET t-shirts and in short: we were impressed. They are soft, comfortable to wear, and made of high quality materials. Not to mention, ASKET uses the next level rating process; Different questions help you find your right size.

Here’s what Ujo Shop founder Garik had to say about it, “these are the best fitting tees I own.” To trySize finderjust click “Choose a size“—> “Size recommendation” from any product page.

Here’s Garik trying on a burgundy T-Shirt, a white Longsleeve T-Shirt, and a black Lightweight T-Shirt. The lightweight t-shirt was Garik’s favorite because it makes a great layering piece.

Putting it all together…

We are proud to work with ASKET and commend them for the steps they have taken to have a sustainable future, especially in the area of ​​transparency. A leader in the sustainable fashion industry, ASKET is a great place to look if you’re on the hunt for long-lasting essentials.

Although there is still progress to be made, their overall goal of reducing wardrobes and “pursuing less” is in direct opposition to the goals of fast fashion, ultimately creating positive change in the world.

Thank you, ASKET, for helping us dress like we respect each other.

When you’re ready to invest in timeless essentials,check out the ASKET collection.

Celia Wiseman studied Communication and Creative Writing at the University of Iowa, and her growing interest in sustainable living led her to Ujo Shop. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, and making videos, as well as any other activity that allows him to be creative.