Proof of Usefulness Report

The Reformation

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+686
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The Reformation is a highly established, market-leading sustainable fashion brand with over 1,000 employees and significant revenue (indicated by the $500M cap/valuation figure). While the submission text itself is informal and lacks professional polish (e.g., claiming 'most people' have used the product), the objective data points regarding team size, longevity (launched 2009), and market positioning verify it as a major success story. The project scores exceptionally high on Utility, Traction, and Market Timing, with penalties applied primarily for the low-effort quality of the submission responses and the non-software nature of the technical innovation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+245.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+837.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+686

Project Details

Description
While Reformation clothes are more sustainable than most stuff out there, they also happen to be pretty cute, if we may say so ourselves. We make everything from low-impact materials, rescued deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. Ref products are designed, shot, and shipped at our facilities in Los Angeles. We also make some of our stuff in our LA factory, and the rest at sustainable partner factories around the world. We get to know all of our partners, so we can answer “who made our clothes” at every level of the supply chain, and ensure positive environmental and social impacts of our stuff.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline