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How can I know if my CEI results are good or bad?

Find below an example of results for a shirt that corresponds to the industry standard and another shirt that has very circular characteristics.

 IndicatorBad CEI results
Industry Standard
Good CEI results
Circular product
Explanation
MCI (Material Circularity Indicator)13%96%The circular shirt allows to:
– Minimize the use of virgin content
– Minimize unrecoverable waste generation along the production
– Optimize utility
Recycled content0%100%The Industry Standard is 100% virgin.
Total unrecoverable waste0,29 kg0,01 kgFor the Circular product, waste is recycled all along the supply chain and almost no waste ends up in landfill.
Utility14The Circular shirt was designed taking into account the following best practices:
– Selecting high-quality fabric and testing rigorously for performance, including colorfastness and pilling.
– Providing clear and simple care and laundry instructions.
– Designing adjustable features to accommodate fluctuations in body shape.
– Where appropriate, design garments with detachable parts that can be replaced when they become soiled or worn.
– Providing styling guidance for the consumer to encourage longer use and potential re-use.