NAGNATA Achieves B Corp Certification with 87.8 Impact Score
Australian fashion brand highlights natural fibres, certified materials and supply-chain practices as it expands globally
Australian independent fashion brand NAGNATA has become a Certified B Corporation™, achieving an overall B Impact Score of 87.8 following a multi-year certification process.
Founded by Laura May Gibbs with her sister Hannah Stenmark, NAGNATA began its formal B Corp assessment in 2023 and received confirmation of its certification in June 2026. The certification evaluates the company across areas including environment, workers, community and governance.
NAGNATA recorded its highest category score in Environment at 29, followed by Workers at 21.5, Community at 17.1 and Governance at 16.4.
Natural Fibres and Certified Materials
Materials have been a central part of NAGNATA’s design approach since its inception. The company said its material practices and associated Impact Business Models were significant contributors to its B Impact Assessment.
In FY25–26, 72.5% of NAGNATA’s raw materials produced were natural fibres. During the same period, 91.48% of the cotton used was certified organic, while 80.43% of wool was Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) certified.
Among the synthetic fibres used across its collection, 74.17% were Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified.
The company said it has continued to increase its use of certified materials across its collections since completing the assessment period.
NAGNATA's approach to materials has roots in Laura May’s work with WomenWeave in India and textile manufacturers across Hong Kong and China, which contributed to the development of the brand’s seamless Merino wool knitwear with early support from Woolmark.
Workers, Community and Governance
NAGNATA’s Workers score of 21.5 reflects its work across employee policies, benefits and workplace practices.
The company rewrote its employee handbook, introduced and formalised new workplace policies and expanded wellness benefits. Its permanent workforce is currently 80% women.
The company also achieved scores of 17.1 for Community and 16.4 for Governance, reflecting its wider systems and relationships.
Across its supply chain, NAGNATA prioritises manufacturing partners with established social-compliance systems. The majority of its manufacturing partners undergo BSCI audits.
The company also considers supplier locations, favouring partners close to its primary 3PL wherever possible to minimise freight distances and associated emissions.
Its wider community and governance commitments include partnerships with WomenWeave and The Returning, completion of Stage 1 of its Reconciliation Action Plan, and an amended constitution that embeds social and environmental responsibility into the business.
Focus on Future Material Development
NAGNATA said its next phase of impact work will focus on natural-fibre innovation, increasing certified materials, reducing reliance on virgin synthetics, supply-chain transparency, circularity and alternatives to conventional fashion materials.
Beginning in FY26–27, the company's company-operated facilities, including its Byron Bay headquarters and Byron Bay and Sydney retail locations, are powered by GreenPower.
The company is also developing a circularity initiative and expanding its Return to Earth concept into additional product categories.
Future material development includes research into seaweed-based fibres, bio-based synthetics and bio-leathers, along with a growing focus on garments constructed entirely from natural fibres.
NAGNATA is also introducing details such as plant-based buttons as it explores ways to reduce conventional plastics throughout its products.
Impact Reporting Planned
The company plans to begin developing its first Impact Report in 2026, covering progress across materials, supply chain, operations, people and community.
NAGNATA said its B Corp Certification provides a framework for continuing this work as the independent Australian brand expands its movement wear offering and international presence.