What does it take to join the Clozist marketplace?

It’s a question we get often — and we love answering it, because the process reflects everything we believe in: transparency, integrity, collaboration, and care.

We’re not just building an online store. We’re creating a trusted space where people can shop in line with their values — and where purpose-driven brands can thrive.

Here’s how it works:

🌱 We Look Deeper Than Labels

A product doesn’t make it onto Clozist just because it claims to be "eco-friendly." We go far beyond surface-level buzzwords.

We evaluate:

• Sustainability — How are products made? Are materials regenerative, recyclable, or responsibly sourced?

• Clean Ingredients — Especially in food, wellness, and home care. Organic, non-toxic, and health-forward is our standard.

• Local & Ethical Impact — We give preference to local producers, small-batch makers, and businesses reinvesting in their communities.

• Ownership & Inclusion — We uplift women-owned, BIPOC-owned, and mission-driven brands.

• Verified Practices — Certifications help, but we dig deeper with independent research, direct outreach, and transparency checks.

🤝 We Build Relationships, Not Just Vendor Lists

We don’t simply add products to a catalog. We build real, human relationships with the people behind each brand.

That means:

• Calling and video-chatting with founders

• Meeting in person at Impact Hub NYC, where we’re based

• Receiving and testing samples ourselves

• Reviewing business practices with care and curiosity

Many of our vendors come to us through recommendations from our customers and community, which we deeply value.

🚫 No to Amazon? We Get It.

In fact, many of our sellers don’t want to sell on Amazon — and we understand why.

They’re building ethical, small-batch, carefully crafted products — and they don’t want to be forced into price wars or compromise their values.

At Clozist, we’re proud to offer them a platform where their values matter — where they’re seen, supported, and celebrated.

🔁 We Keep Listening

After a product is live on Clozist, the relationship doesn’t end. We continue to support our vendors — helping them share their story better, improve their product visibility, and grow with us.

And we listen to our community.

Your reviews and feedback help us improve product descriptions and occasionally even push brands to improve their practices. That feedback loop is part of how we all grow — together.

🛍️ Clozist Isn’t Just a Marketplace

It’s a curated ecosystem for people who want to shop better, and brands who want to build responsibly.

We’re here to make conscious commerce easier, more transparent, and more collaborative.

And we’re just getting started.