11 Eco-Friendly Clothing Brands That Respect Our Planet
🍃 Sustainable Apparel For A Better World 🍃
When we think of pollution, we think of big oil companies and smog from coal mines—but the truth is, the fast fashion industry is one of the central polluting industries in the world. Not only is excessive clothing production harmful to our planet, but the process also kills thousands of farmers and producers each year due to chemicals and waste.
Thankfully, brands are becoming increasingly mindful and are utilizing more eco-friendly production methods, including low-impact dying, upcycling natural materials, and growing organic cotton. Check out these eco-friendly clothing labels below for green fashion finds.
And if you're making the shift to a completely ethical wardrobe, check out our guides to responsibly made shoes, fair trade bags, and even more ethical & sustainable clothing brands.
*Article updated January 2022
1. Pact
Based In | Boulder, CO
Sustainable Practices | GOTS certified organic cotton, Fair Trade certified factories & practices, eco-friendly packaging, clothing donation program
Product Range | Adult & children’s apparel, basics, underwear, outerwear, sleepwear
Price Range | $
Loved for its line of basics, Pact knows that going organic has benefits for consumers, farmers, and the planet. The brand's organic cotton clothing uses up to 81 percent less water than traditional cotton, avoids the use of chemicals, and is supremely softer than the alternative—a true win-win for everyone involved. Our personal favorite is the underwear and sleepwear, engineered for all-day (and night!) comfort, leaving you feeling comfortable and confident.
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2. tentree
Based In | Vancouver, Canada
Sustainable Practices | Certified B Corp, sustainable fabrics, ethical & eco-friendly practices, plants ten trees for every item purchased, climate-neutral certified
Product Range | Adult & children’s apparel, activewear, loungewear, outerwear, accessories
Price Range | $–$$
As a B Corp, tentree upholds the highest standards for people and the planet in its manufacturing process. As the name suggests, the company plants 10 trees for each item purchased and has a goal of planting one billion trees by 2030. (The company has planted over 70 million trees to date!) The clothing is perfect for the activewear & loungewear lover, all made from varying blends of sustainable fabrics like organic cotton and Tencel.
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3. Vetta
Based In | Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Practices | Sustainable & upcycled fabrics, responsible factories, partially solar powered, recycled packaging
Product Range | Women’s apparel, capsule wardrobes, loungewear, workwear
Price Range | $$–$$$
Whether you want to build your wardrobe from the ground up or need a bit of assistance, Vetta does it all. The company specializes in creating themed five-piece capsule collections (like “Edgy” or “Refined,” for example) that can be reworked into a month’s worth of outfits. If à la carte is more your thing, you can buy items individually. From wrap dresses to reversible miniskirts, Vetta uses organic cotton, linen, Tencel, deadstock fabric, recycled polyester, and more for a better fit, every time.
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4. Organic Basics
Based In | Copenhagen, Denmark
Sustainable Practices | Certified B Corp, organic cotton & recycled fabrics, 100 percent eco-certified production, solar & wind energy, gives to environmental causes
Product Range | Adult apparel, loungewear, underwear, swimwear, denim, accessories
Price Range | $$–$$$
Organic Basics knows the fashion industry can be a dirty place—and the brand wants you to look, feel, and act as clean as possible with its high-quality apparel, including sweats, underwear, and the comfiest tees. We love this collection for anyone who’s low-key and on-the-go between work, yoga, or a dinner party. This B Corp also gives back to grassroots organizations and activists fighting for climate justice and biodiversity.
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5. Thought Clothing
Based In | London, UK
Sustainable Practices | Sustainable & organic materials, eco-friendly & ethical production, plastic-free & recyclable packaging, recycling & donation program
Product Range | Adult apparel, sleepwear, loungewear, underwear, socks, accessories
Price Range | ££–£££
Want to go green (and every color in between) with your closet? Thought Clothing has got the goods: This UK brand’s eco-friendly fabrics like hemp, bamboo, and GOTS certified organic cotton are made with sustainability in mind. And Thought’s clothes are A+ quality, too, so you don’t need to wash after just one wear. We’re obsessed with the bright colors, stunning knits, and stylish patterns—and the fact that nearly everything is under £150. Very, very thoughtful.
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6. Back Beat Co.
Based In | Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Practices | Low-impact fabrics with sustainable, organic, & renewable fibers, recycled packaging
Product Range | Adult apparel, activewear, loungewear, underwear, sets, accessories
Price Range | $–$$$
Inspired by the surf-and-skate culture of California, Back Beat Co. is all about cool, casual comfort. Using low-impact fabrics like hemp, Tencel, and organic & recycled cotton, the brand creates tops, bottoms, underwear, outerwear, and more that you can wear far beyond the beach. The company also ships from its Los Angeles studio using virgin plastic-free packaging that’s compostable or recycled. Back Beat’s mission is to help you achieve “that laid back life,” so go on and get consciously comfy.
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7. Hass
Based In | Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Practices | Certified B Corp, climate-neutral certified, GOTS certified organic fabrics, eco-friendly packaging, nontoxic dyes, gives back, ethically made
Product Range | Adult apparel, loungewear, sleepwear
Price Range | $$–$$$$
Newly launched fashion brand Hass comes from beloved natural bedding company Avocado, so you can expect the same impressive eco-friendly standards. The B Corp (that’s also climate-neutral certified) crafts lush loungewear and super-soft basics, like cardigans, joggers, hoodies, tees and more. They’re made from organic and sustainably grown cotton, biodegradable modal, and alpaca fiber sourced from a regenerative farm in Peru—and they’re all crafted with nontoxic dyes.
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8. People Tree
Based In | London, UK
Sustainable Practices | Sustainable & fair trade practices, Tencel & organic cotton, PETA-approved vegan, Organic Soil Association member
Product Range | Women’s apparel, activewear, underwear, sleepwear, accessories
Price Range | ££–£££
Not only is People Tree clothing guaranteed fair trade, but it’s also eco-friendly, organic, and colored with GOTS-approved dyes. The British brand even prints its labels on FSC-certified paper. With vibrant patterns, lovely silhouettes, and high-quality garments, these eco-friendly garments are wardrobe staples. Did we mention the company pays workers ethical living wages? We’re not hearing—or seeing—anything we don’t like!
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9. Boden
Based In | London, UK
Sustainable Practices | Sustainable & organic materials, transparent supply chain, eco-friendly packaging, gives back
Product Range | Adult & children’s apparel, swimwear, sleepwear, accessories, shoes
Price Range | ££–£££
When you’re a universal brand like Boden, your sourcing and supply chain is of the utmost importance because, quite frankly, it has the most significant impact on the environment. And Boden follows through: The company uses sustainable and organic fabrics whenever possible, builds partnerships around the world, and is ethical in every step of the supply chain. And since it stocks apparel (including shoes!) for adults, children, and babies, it can be your one-stop shop for the entire family.
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10. Two Days Off
Based In | Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Practices | Carbon-neutral, natural & deadstock fibers, made-to-order or small batches, plastic-free shipping
Product Range | Women’s apparel, accessories, home & body goods
Price Range | $$–$$$$
Gina Stovall, a geologist who focused on climate solutions in graduate school, founded Two Days Off as a way to re-think responsible production. This climate-neutral brand makes all apparel in-house in Los Angeles in either small batches or via made-to-order practices. And natural and deadstock fibers like linen, cotton, and hemp are used every step of the way—shipped in plastic-free packaging. We love this woman-owned brand for its effortless silhouettes and luxurious fits.
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11. Soluna Collective
Based In | Los Angeles, CA
Sustainable Practices | Sustainable & organic materials, eco-friendly dyes, artisan-made, ethically made
Product Range | Women’s apparel, accessories, home & body goods
Price Range | $$$–$$$$
As a woman-of-color led company, Soluna Collective specifically prioritizes these values: Ethically made, women- and BIPOC-led, better materials, handmade, and low-impact dyes. Proudly artisan-made from around the globe including Peru and India, Soluna Collective’s garments are meant to match whatever’s already in your closet! Every piece is thoughtfully designed to use the best in organic cotton and recycled fibers as well as eco dyes.
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Featured image from Pact
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