Category ceiling
6.9 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.9/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.9)
Category ceiling: 6.9 HIP
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Category ceiling RI: -2.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The product relies primarily on abundant materials including steel, aluminium, and commodity plastics, with no EU Critical Raw Materials present in significant quantities. The supply chain demonstrates strong diversity with all primary extraction occurring in Japan, and the 38% recycled content aligns with the moderate performance tier.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The sewing machine is assembled in Japan, a jurisdiction with stable governance and low political risk. The product utilizes the OECD Due Diligence Guidance framework and has a documented alternative supplier, which mitigates concentration risk. While the specific primary materials are not listed, the combination of a single stable sourcing country and a formal due-diligence standard places this supply chain in the moderate risk category.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The sewing machine features screw-based disassembly and a compliant recycling label, enabling material separation. With a verified take-back scheme and 85% of materials entering practical recycling streams, the product meets the criteria for well-designed recovery, exceeding the standard small appliance baseline.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The sewing machine features fully screw-fastened assembly with no adhesive on functional components. It benefits from a comprehensive spare parts programme committed for 25 years and a publicly available service manual. The iFixit score of 9 confirms exemplary repairability with modular design allowing component-level replacement.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer holds ISO 14001:2015 certification and has completed an RBA audit, which qualifies for the Verified Good Practice tier. Production occurs in Japan, an OECD member with strong labour law enforcement, further supporting the score. While ILO compliance is claimed, the RBA audit provides the necessary third-party verification for social practices.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product features a 10-year warranty and a stated design life of 25 years, exceeding the criteria for the 'Designed for Life' category. The modular design further supports long-term repairability, and the Japanese assembly indicates high manufacturing standards.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 38% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It does not qualify for the Depleting floor (-7) because the presence of a take-back scheme and significant recycled content meets the minimum threshold for the Extractive band. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials include virgin aluminium and nylon without bio-based or certified renewable status.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This sewing machine achieves a HIP Score of 6.9 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for small appliances. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and a verified take-back program. Overall, the product demonstrates strong durability with a 25-year design life and easy repairability through screw-based assembly.
What This Means For You
When shopping for small appliances like sewing machines, look for items with long warranties and designs that allow for easy disassembly and repair. Prioritize products that include verified take-back schemes and use recycled content to support a circular economy. Avoid items that rely heavily on adhesives or lack clear recycling instructions, as these are harder to maintain and recycle at the end of their life.
Material Watch Points
- Primary materials not specified in submitted data
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
7.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
5.5 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.9 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
