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Here is a list of 20 Sustainable Fashion Brands to Shop

Sustainability and sustainable clothing brands are always what consumers are looking for. At the very forefront of our minds, putting in mind first how everything is being made, from the food we eat to products we put on our skin, how sustainable is this product is the first question that usually pops into our head. Fashion is unfortunately one of the biggest contributors to the enormous excess waste in landfills and damaging fuel emissions majorly caused by factory manufacturing. There has therefore been a need to rethink how to handle this major hiccup in the industry. Thankfully, there are many sustainable clothing brands that are aiming to reverse the damage being done and create positive change for the future throughout the industry.

While searching for ways to incorporate earth-friendly styles into your closet, it is also important to consider the materials, production processes, and factories that brands use. Therefore, here is a list of some of the sustainable clothing brands in the market if you are eco-conscious. With them in mind, they will at least help you be more mindful the next time you go clothes shopping. Whether it’s jewellery, handbag shopping, swimsuit wear, or whatever you have in mind. This list will be helpful.

1. Girlfriend Collective

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Transforming the activewear space since its launch in 2016, Girlfriend Collective offers sustainable fitness gear in a diverse size range of up to 6XL. Originally known for cute, matching activewear sets, this brand has managed to evolve over the years (thegoodtrade.com). Now it is incorporating intimates, menswear and also swimwear. What makes this brand preferable, is that their clothes are made from recycled materials like post-consumer water bottles, fishing nets retrieved from the seas, fabric scraps, and other waste. Not to worry though. Their factory, as noted in their website, girlfriend.com,  is 100 % certified and their recycled fabric is certified Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex, the world鈥檚 leader in testing fabrics with an aim of regulating harmful substances.

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2. Outerknown

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Co-founded by pro-surfer by the name, Kelly Slater, Outerknown is based on the principle of making excellent-quality, sustainable products that will last a lifetime. This brand highlights the importance of workers’ rights and livelihoods and partnered with the Fair Labor Association so as to create its code of conduct and create its products in Fair Trade Certified (thegoodtrade.com).  Best known for their evergreen organic cotton blanket shirt, don鈥檛 also miss the many options for both men and women, ranging from utilitarian jumpsuits to soft tees and loungewear.

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3. Everlane 

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Founded in 2010, Everlane is a fan-favourite clothing brand known especially for its ethically produced products (cozy cashmere, clean-cut linen and crisp denim) and its direct transparency to shoppers about the supply chain breakdown. They openly share details about how much it costs to make each item. That transparency is what really attracts their consumers. Everlane also uploads sustainability initiatives and incorporates the use of eco-conscious materials like recycled and natural fibres (everlane.com). In addition to using the 鈥渇inest materials,鈥� Everlane also believes in 鈥渆thical factories鈥� and making sure that where the clothes are made, basically reflects on their transparency principles. That is, only working with grade A factories with a compliance audit score of 90 or above. 

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4. Allbirds

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Allbirds is best known for its comfort-forward sneakers. Because of this, it has made a mark on the footwear industry with its commitment to sustainability since it was launched in 2016. By focusing on regenerative agriculture and using renewable materials and responsible energy in its production processes, Allbirds has been able to decrease its carbon footprint (allbirds.com). According to an article written by thegoodtrade.com, materials like wool, TENCEL鈩� Lyocell, and sugarcane have allowed this brand to create a product from natural sources and in turn, partnerships with organizations like ZQ Merino and the Forest Stewardship Council ensure that this brand meets strict standards in order to protect the land and the animals and people who depend on them. Interestingly, Allbirds doesn鈥檛 just stop at footwear. The brand is now offering a line of apparel and accessories for both men and women.

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5. Mejuri

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Mejuri may be known more for its high-quality jewellery at a fair price, but it is also a sustainable choice. Actually, 80% of the gold used is from recycled sources and the remaining 20% is newly mined gold from sources that are certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) (thegoodtrade.com). Through collaboration with the RJC, Mejuri has been able to further its continued mission so as to ensure that 100% of its gold is traceable. Believing also that true sustainability basically means empowering those around you, in 2020, Mejuri created the Empowerment Fund. A body that supports BIPOC women and nonbinary individuals by giving them access to higher education through scholarships (mejuri.com).

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6. Mara Hoffman

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The brand that is known as Mara Hoffman is not only a line that is extremely fashionable but also a brand that has over the years become a pioneer in sustainability and pushing the contemporary fashion space forward. Hoffman鈥檚 designs are typically associated with volume, texture, and print, and are manufactured in a variety of sizes up to 3X (marahoffman.com). Through a wide array of sustainable fabrics including ECONYL, Hemp, Organic Cotton, Climate Beneficial Wool, and Tencel, the brand has been able to create a collection that is not only rich in variety but also eco-friendly (thegoodtrade.com). Moreover, 100% of swimwear is produced using recycled nylon or recycled polyester. Additionally, fair treatment of workers and artisans is also at the forefront of the company鈥檚 priorities,thus managing to partner with countless organizations like Earth Matter to Fashion Positive, in order to minimize waste and energy usage wherever possible throughout the entire production process of the garment.

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7. G-Star Raw

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G-Star Raw, the popular denim and streetwear brand, is one of the first clothing brands to adopt sustainability principles stemming back to 2006. Fast forward to 2020, G-Star even managed to introduce the world’s first Cradle to Cradle Gold Certified denim products, the institute which certifies the global standard for safe, circular, and responsibly-made products (g-star.com). The brand’s sustainable goal is to better the planet while successfully producing sustainable denim and clothing products. According to thegoodtrade.com platform,  G-Star has placed sustainable company goals such as aiming for 75% of their products to be made from recycled, organic, bio-based, or compostable materials by 2025 and reducing  30% of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Imagine that! A fashion brand that links its mandate to sustainable development goals (SDGs).

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8. Autumn Adeigbo

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Inspired by her Nigerian mother from a young age, Autumn Adeigbo had an extensive career in fashion before creating her own line named after her own name. Founded with the intention of positively impacting the lives of women across cultures, this brand has managed to utilize female-owned production facilities in the U.S. and also provide global artisans with meaningful employment and fair wages (thegoodtrade.com). Adeigbo鈥檚 bold and colourful designs are made-to-order, thus eliminating surplus stock of fabric, and excessive manufacturing (autumndeigbo.com). The final product is a special, limited edition piece, that is meant to be treasured by the customer for years to come.

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9. Cleobella 

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Founded by a husband and wife team Angela and Jim O鈥橞rien in 2006, the travel-loving pair were inspired by the globe to create the ethically handmade clothing and accessories brand, deeply rooted in its mission of sustainability and uplifting independent artisans around the world. They balance their ‘purpose over profits’ principles with their appreciation for hand-crafted art and design, showcased in its unique eyelet products along with intricate hand-embroidered designs made by local artisans in countries like India (thegoodtrade.com).

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10. Stella McCartney

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Stella McCartney鈥檚 label has been synonymous with eco-friendly high fashion for very many years. That is since it was launched in 2001. This brand has actually been entirely fur, feather, and leather-free from day one, thus making immense progress in the sustainability arena over the years. How you may ask? By incorporating eco-friendly fabrics, materials, and processes. The brand strives to create the most cutting-edge materials and animal alternatives, by continuously pushing towards circularity and full transparency by developing tools that will measure their impact, such as their Eco Impact report (thegoodtrade.com). Additionally, as good trade further notes, they do follow the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights so as to guide the company towards best practices, and carefully select its materials and products through a network of global suppliers and artisans.

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11. JADE Swim

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Popular former fashion editor and stylist Brittany Kozerski, brought her editorial eye to create JADE Swim. A swimwear line with a minimalist design approach that showcases innovative and unique design details. All their items are made in Los Angeles with much attention being paid to craft and factory working conditions. The designs feature fabrics that are actually made from ECONYL. A 100% regenerated nylon that is made from recycled items, such as fishing nets, plastic bottles, and fabric scraps. Oeko-Tex-certified and Azo-tested fabrics (very technical terms i know) can also be found among the brand鈥檚 materials, and by only offering solid-coloured fabrics, the excess usage of water needed for the whole process of printing traditional patterns is eliminated (thegoodtrade.com).

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12. Nisolo

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Nisolo is an ethical footwear and accessories brand that focuses on creating products for men and women that are comfortable, functional, and responsibly made. Their main goal is to give back to the planet and combat climate change by reducing its carbon emissions (thegoodtrade.com). In 2021, this brand pioneered the Sustainability Facts Label, which is basically a transparent fashion production breakdown, that is similar to that of a food nutrition label, in order to inspire and encourage other brands to take more strides in improving ethical principles. Recently, this eco-friendly brand has managed to launch a new collection of lightweight, athleisure-style sneakers just in time for summer. The sustainable sneaker features unique knitting made from recycled plastic water bottles along with laces made from recycled cotton (thegoodtrade.com).

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13. Santos by M贸nica

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Santos by M贸nica is a ready-to-wear and accessories kind of brand that focuses more on the values of sustainability and responsible business practices. Founded by a Puerto Rican designer by the name M贸nica Santos Gil, this brand began with handbags made from cactus leather sourced in Mexico, which has the look and feel of traditional leather but actually uses one-fifth of the water needed to produce animal leather. As mentioned on good trade’s website, this brand鈥檚 ready-to-wear is made from blended cotton and Lyocell, a fibre from eucalyptus trees, which are fast-growing and do not need irrigation or pesticides. Another plus for an environment-friendly approach. The brand also focuses on made-to-order and small-batch production, which eliminates waste and excessive production. As a way of giving back, for every item sold, Santos actually plants a tree with One Tree Planted. Pretty impressive, right?

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14. Parade

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When it comes to the world of lingerie and underwear, Parade has disrupted the market with its minimalist shapes, bold colours, and inclusive fits. Not only does the parade offer diversity in styles, but was also founded upon the core value of striving to make all products from reclaimed, recycled, responsible, renewable, or regenerative materials. All fabrics used are Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they have been tested so as to ensure that no toxic chemicals are present. As the good trade platform notes, the good thing with Parade is that they ensure a high environmental practice standard is met and its workers are paid a living wage according to the Global Living Wage Standard. Furthermore, Parade also offers a recycling program called Second Life, which allows the customer to recycle as many pairs of underwear as possible, regardless of brand. This is what makes Parade outstanding(yourparade.com)

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15. PI虅FERI

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As he was creating his designer footwear label, Alfredo P墨feri considered how a luxury shoe could be made sustainably through all aspects of the production process. Each and every  P墨feri shoe is handmade from eco-friendly sourced materials by local artisans in Parabiago, Italy while focusing more on traditional craftsmanship and care. The entire shoe is considered in the design process, from the upper materials ranging from certified Bio Vegan Nappa and Vegan suede to those made from 100% pure cellulose, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, a body that promotes the responsible management of the world鈥檚 forests.

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16. LEZ脡 the Label

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LEZ脡 the Label focuses on quality basics that are earth-friendly and extremely comfortable. While developing the brand, its co-founders, Karen Lee and Tanya Lee, saw a gap that needed to be filled. That is, a need in the industry for ultra-cozy workwear clothes that are also sustainable. All fabrics used in the production process are created from recycled materials, such as abandoned fishing nets, sustainably sourced beech trees, and even used coffee grinds in order to create the pajama-like soft garments. LEZ脡 also offers a diverse size range from small size to extra large size for product inclusivity throughout the line (the good trade website).

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17. WE-AR4

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In 2021, fashion veterans Anna Bakst and Michele Rutigliano created WE-AR4 with the belief that environmental responsibility is an obligation and not just a passion. They responded to the urgent problem of excessive waste the industry produces. They basically did this by creating a brand that repurposes excess or unused materials from other brands, in order to reduce the negative impact of unused stuff. Luxury upcycled fabrics and materials are used to create quality garments for the future, at a fraction of the cost that you might pay for the same level of craftsmanship (www.we-ar4.com). With a focus on outerwear and handbags, the collection ranges from knitwear to tailoring in order to create a modern, utilitarian wardrobe.

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18. Pact

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Pact is very much so obsessed with making extremely soft, sustainable clothes for kids and adults that also make the world a better place. This very socially conscious brand goes to great heights to ensure that its supply chain, from the growing and harvesting of cotton to the final sewing and all the processes in between, is as responsible and clean as possible (the good trade website). As the brand further acknowledges, the non-GMO cotton is great for both you as the consumer of the brand and the farmers growing it. Pact is the to-go- to brand for basics and underwear, and basically offers carbon-offset shipping for a more sustainable purchase.

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19. Quince

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Quince views sustainability 鈥渁s the standard, not a luxury.鈥� In other words, when it comes to sustainable clothing, luxury should not be the only thing that is being considered. The brand’s mission is to bring ethical and eco-friendly clothing to people at an accessible price. That is, from their Mulberry silk tops to cashmere cardigans to even sustainably sourced leather bags (the good trade website). Once they are ready to be transported, their products are always delivered to consumers in plastic-free packaging and the team is even shifting to fully compostable packaging (good trade website). It is the most amazing go-to brand for versatile, effortless, and fashion-forward basics.

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20. Kotn

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Shopping from Kotn brand allows you to add some luxury to your daily wardrobe with their ultra-soft basics, made from Egyptian cotton. From its farms to its factories, Kotn literally creates all of its garments in a fair and safe environment and is even helping suppliers be able to make the switch to organic within the next five years (kotn.com). Furthermore, as also presented on good trade’s website, the certified B Corp has helped impact so many lives in Egypt by building schools and funding their farms. See, for them, it’s not just about fashion, but also about taking care of society. With quality manufacturing, you can be sure their cotton tees will last you 30 wears and beyond.

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