By PAGE Editor

There are many different factors to consider when it comes to choosing sustainable and ethical clothing. While some people may prioritize environmental concerns, others may be more interested in animal welfare or human rights issues. With so many different options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. So here's a list of the top sustainable brands and ethical clothing for men and women to help you make your choice. 

Altar 

Altar is a Danish brand that creates high-end clothing that is made from organic materials. As far as sustainable brands go, this is a good choice. Every piece of Alta clothing they create is dyed using low-impact dyes, which helps to reduce the impact on the environment. They also use seaweed grown in open water biotopes for their insulation material. To top it off, every garment is hand-finished which means they only create limited quantities at a time.

Alter Eco

This brand provides a wide selection of ethical and sustainable pieces that are made from organic cotton, wildcrafted materials, recycled synthetics, and other eco-friendly fabrics. Alter Eco also ensures their suppliers meet fair wage practices as well as use recycled material in their products. One very interesting fact about this brand is that they have a chocolate collection, where the base of the chocolate comes from their crops in Peru and Ecuador.

Wildebeest

This London-based company creates and retails ethical and sustainable clothing. Wildebeest ensures all their materials are sourced within the United Kingdom with most items made on home soil. Their sustainable clothing is made using GOTS certified organic cotton, which guarantees no harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. All their dyes are low-impact and they use renewable energy to power their factory.

Worn By

This brand provides ethically made basics that can be worn by men and women. The label uses organic cotton, sustainable materials, and Fair Trade practices. Worn By also gives back to the community by supporting various charities.

People Tree

This well-known brand is committed to creating eco-friendly and sustainable clothing. All of their pieces are made from organic cotton and other sustainable materials. In addition, they work with fair trade certified suppliers who adhere to strict guidelines and ensure their workers receive a fair wage.

Gossypium

This ethical brand creates high-quality clothing from natural materials, such as organic cotton and plant-based fibers. The company also focuses on the environmental impact of its products, ensuring they meet all international standards for health and safety, as well as creating garments that help to reduce the wearer's ecological footprint.

Odina

This Australian label creates uniquely designed sustainable clothing that is made with GOTS certified organic cotton. Each piece of clothing is handmade using natural dyes, which helps to create eco-friendly clothes without compromising on style or quality. Also, Odina gives back to the community by working with a range of charities.

Bjørn Bjorg

This brand is committed to creating sustainable fashion by using organic materials, local manufacturing, and non-harmful dyes. Their clothing is free from harmful chemicals, making it a good choice for those with sensitive skin or environmental concerns. Also, to help reduce the impact of their clothing on the environment, they use vegan leather.

Beyond Skin

This brand creates high-quality sustainable shoes that are stylish and eco-friendly. Their shoes are made using faux fur and other materials designed to be as animal-friendly as possible. They also allow customers to return old shoes so they can be repurposed.

Han Kjobenhavn 

This Danish brand creates masculine and minimalistic sustainable clothing that is made with organic cotton, giving it a high-quality finish. By working with GOTS certified suppliers, Han Kjobenhavn ensures their clothes are eco-friendly as well as stylish. Also, their designs are timeless, so customers can wear them season after season.

Yves Salomon

This French brand creates sustainable clothing that features a classic design aesthetic. Yves Salomon's pieces use durable materials that will last a long time and also ensure the clothes have an elegant look. In addition, all of their items are made in France, ensuring their high-quality standards are maintained.

Bibico

This brand creates sustainable and stylish clothing for women. Bibico uses organic cotton and other natural materials to ensure its clothes are kind to the environment. They also work with fair trade certified suppliers who adhere to strict guidelines, ensuring their workers receive a fair wage.

Buffalo Brands

This brand creates sustainable menswear that is made in India by skilled artisans. To ensure they are creating ethical clothing, the company only uses organic, locally sourced materials and ensures their employees are paid a fair wage. Also, a portion of the profits made goes back into the local community.

Patagonia

This outdoor clothing brand is well-known for its commitment to sustainable practices, as well as social responsibility throughout the supply chain. The company works with suppliers who meet certain standards of environmental performance and human rights, helping to create a more sustainable and ethical clothing industry. In addition, Patagonia is a member of 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to environmental organizations.

There are many great sustainable and ethical brands available, so take your time and find the one that best suits your needs. Remember, every little bit counts, so try to make environmentally friendly and ethical choices whenever you can.

Fair Indigo

Fair Indigo aims to build clothing that's timeless, of impeccable quality, and sustainably made. They primarily use pima cotton, which is extremely high quality cotton grown in Peru & the US Southwest. Fair Indigo uses the top 0.05% (not a typo) of cotton available. Softest and strongest aren't often used to describe a single fiber, except when it's organic Peruvian Pima cotton. Theirs is grown on two family farms and harvested with care by hand. 

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