The North Face
The North Face offers 8 products on RevWix across Fashion & Apparel, Sports & Fitness, Travel & Luggage, with an average ethics score of 82.1/10 and recurring certifications including B Corp Certified, Bluesign Certified, Eco Collection Eligible.
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across The North Face's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment54.3/10
- Labor46.6/10
- Sourcing44.8/10
- Transparency44/10
- Animal Welfare40.9/10
Categories covered
Where The North Face shows up across our directory.
- Fashion & Apparel6
- Sports & Fitness1
- Travel & Luggage1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across The North Face's products.
- ✓Lightweight and packable
- ✓Eco-friendly recycled materials
- ✓Adjustable hood, cuffs, and hem
- ✓Versatile for various outdoor activities
- ✓Durable Water Repellent (DWR)
- ✓2-layer DryVent shell
Sustainability commitments
"The North Face is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to use 100% renewable energy and achieve zero waste to landfill in their global operations by 2025."
"The Venture 2 is part of The North Face's Eco Collection, designed to minimize environmental impact."
"The North Face uses Bluesign® certified fabrics, ensuring that the jacket is made with minimal environmental impact. The Thermoball Eco Snow Triclimate Jacket is part of their commitment to creating products with sustainable materials and processes."
The North Face scores & reviews
Product scorecard
| # | Product | Ethics | Shopper rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The North Face Thermoball Eco Snap^{®} Jacket | 92 | 4.6(168) | $149.00 |
| 2 | The North Face Venture 2 Jacket | 85 | 4.7(2,261) | $129.95 |
| 3 | The North Face Thermoball Eco Snow Triclimate Jacket | 85 | 4.6(842) | $166.24 |
| 4 | The North Face Apex FlexPc Convertible Jacket | 85 | 4.7(2,433) | $130.00 |
| 5 | Women's Precip Eco Waterproof Rain Jacket | 84 | 4.1(1,106) | $83.11 |
| 6 | Little Kids' Granduro II jacket | 82 | 4.6(47) | $89.95 |
| 7 | Recon Everyday Laptop Backpack | 74 | 4.7(6,589) | $100.00 |
| 8 | Women’s Wool Coat Notch Lapel Double-Breasted Peacoat | 70 | 4.4(4,106) | $49.99 |
Products from The North Face
Experience warmth without harming the planet with The North Face Thermoball Eco Snap^{®} Jacket. It's perfect for eco-conscious hikers seeking a light, insulated, and sustainable jacket for various outdoor activities.
The North Face Venture 2 Jacket is a waterproof, breathable, and windproof jacket, perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking reliable rain protection. The jacket features a 2-layer DryVent shell with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish, along with a fully adjustable hood that's compatible with helmets.
The North Face Thermoball Eco Snow Triclimate Jacket is a versatile insulated jacket great for various outdoor activities. This 3-in-1 jacket combines recycled Thermoball insulation, windproof, and water-resistant fabric to keep you warm and dry. It's perfect for men and women seeking high-performance, sustainable outdoor gear.
The North Face Apex FlexPC Convertible Jacket is a breathable, flexible-fabric jacket perfect for outdoor adventurers seeking comfort and protection in varying weather conditions. The primary keyword is 'breathable rain jacket'.
The North Face Women's Precip Eco Waterproof Rain Jacket is an eco-friendly, waterproof jacket ideal for women seeking protection from the rain. Made with 100% recycled materials, this jacket features a durable water-repellent (DWR) finish and mesh-lined hand pockets. Perfect for conscious consumers looking for an ethical rain jacket
The North Face Little Kids' Granduro II jacket is a durable, insulated jacket perfect for adventurous kids. It features Thermoball Eco insulation made from recycled materials, and is bluesign® approved, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Designed for children aged 6 to 12, it's an excellent choice for active outdoor play and exploration.
The North Face Recon is an ergonomic recycled laptop backpack engineered for daily commuters, university students, and light travelers. It features a padded 15-inch laptop sleeve, non-PFC water-repellent finish, and an ACA-certified FlexVent suspension system. Crafted largely from recycled nylon and polyester, it balances rugged durability with organized transit storage.
The North Face Women's Wool Coat is a classic, insulated, double-breasted peacoat suitable for eco-conscious women seeking durable, quality outerwear. Keywords: North Face women's coat, wool peacoat insulated.
How to read The North Face's ethics scores
Each The North Face product on this page carries a 0–100 score built from four checkable inputs: active third-party certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain information, and the brand's watchdog record. Nothing here is based on The North Face's own marketing language.
The spread matters as much as the top score. If The North Face's highest and lowest products sit far apart, verification is being applied to some lines and not others — common when a company certifies a flagship range and leaves the rest undocumented. A narrow spread, even at a moderate average, usually signals a consistent policy.
Scores can move without any editorial change, because certification status is re-checked as pages refresh. A lapsed certificate, a new audit or a recall notice will all show up in the product's certification and notes sections.
Questions worth asking before buying The North Face
Start with ownership: a parent company's testing or sourcing policy can change what a claim on the packaging actually covers. Then check scope — a certification often applies to one fibre, facility or ingredient rather than the whole product.
Finally, compare within the category rather than against The North Face's own range. A mid-scoring product can still be the strongest verified option at its price, and a high-scoring one can be beaten by a cheaper certified alternative.
What each score input covers
| Input | What we check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Active listings in public registers, with scope and expiry | Only externally audited claims can be revoked |
| Ingredients & materials | Full disclosure, hazard flags, recycled or organic content | Comparable without trusting brand narrative |
| Transparency | Named suppliers, factories or audit summaries | Shows whether claims survive scrutiny |
| Record | Recalls, regulator rulings and greenwashing findings | Best short-term signal of quality control |
Buying The North Face with confidence
- Verify the mark, not the adjectiveSearch the certifier's register for the exact product line.
- Check the parent companyOwnership changes what cruelty-free or organic claims cover.
- Compare in-categoryThe same score means different things across categories.
- Read open notes firstAn unresolved recall outweighs a few score points.
Frequently asked
Is The North Face an ethical brand?+
The North Face's standing here is the average of its scored products, built only from verifiable inputs: active certifications, disclosed ingredients or materials, published supply-chain data and its recall or regulator record. Where a claim cannot be checked in a public register, it earns nothing.
Is The North Face certified by third parties?+
Any certification we could confirm appears on the individual product cards above. Marks shown are matched to the certifier's own register; self-declared logos and internal awards are not counted.
Why do The North Face products have different scores?+
Scores are per product, not per brand. Differences usually come from certification scope, ingredient or material disclosure, and packaging — a certified flagship can sit far above an undocumented line from the same company.
Are there better alternatives to The North Face?+
Compare within the category rather than the brand: category rankings list the highest-scoring verified options at each price level, so you can see whether a cheaper certified alternative beats the The North Face product you were considering.