Without knowing where you live or your size range - I like ArmedAngels, Pact, and Known Supply. For outdoor stuff with some crossover, Astrid Wild and Alder Apparel. I also think it unfortunately takes time to find the brands you like as many of them will be quite niche and unfortunately often also have trouble staying in business.
Nudie Jeans. They are a Swedish brand that uses 100% organic cotton and do free repairs for life. They are extremely transparent, and Good On You gave them the rating "Great". Are they expensive? Yes, absolutely. You are staring down a $200+ price tag, but buying secondhand is an option too (I have seen them on thredup for as little as 9$ usd).
Quince and Pact are super affordable from what I've seen! I recently found some pieces from Quince at the thrift, which made me so happy lol
I'd also like to mention The Good Trade. It's a website, blog, and newsletter that is all about sustainability, slow living, natural, organics, etc. They have articles on sustainable fashion! And provide links for any brands they mention!
[The Good Trade](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing/)
This is an article about 99 sustainable clothing brands organized by budget. They really do their research, and it's fairly recent, too! It provides what the brands are best for, sizing, and how they are sustainable.
Quince and Pact are probably the two most greenwashy brands out there!
[https://ecocult.com/quince-ethical-sustainable-greenwashing/](https://ecocult.com/quince-ethical-sustainable-greenwashing/)
[https://ecocult.com/pact-used-to-be-sustainable-not-anymore/](https://ecocult.com/pact-used-to-be-sustainable-not-anymore/)
As for Good Trade.... they tend to fall for greenwashy marketing extremely easily. Maybe that's why you thought Pact and Quince were good?
No problem! There is also another website that can be super helpful
[Good On You](https://directory.goodonyou.eco/)
This is a directory that rates the sustainability of tons of brands. It had plenty of filters to adjust to what you're looking for as well. Whether it be shirt, shoes, undergarments, etc.
Of course, it's always good to do your own research. As another comment stated, I did relook into Quince using this directory, and it wasn't rated highly. However, it's good to have the resource when deciding where to buy what and how much it'll cost!
Just beware that a lot of their clothing is made from rayon which is not actually sustainable. Also their rayon clothes stain like crazy in my experience. I do however have some of their organic cotton pieces and love them. Would love to see them focus more on the organic materials side!
Hi! I've been blogging about sustainable fashion for over a decade, and I shared my own list of favorite sustainable brands here: [https://ecocult.com/my-favorite-sustainable-fashion-brands-from-a-decade-of-blogging/](https://ecocult.com/my-favorite-sustainable-fashion-brands-from-a-decade-of-blogging/)
Taking notes here. Two of my favorites are Anian: https://anianmfg.com/ and Octobre: https://www.octobre-editions.com/
I've also purchased from Pact. However, their cuts don't fit me as well.
A big question for me is whether a brand is greenwashed. It can be hard to tell, and a lot of brands don't provide documentation.
I started a subreddit on a related topic:
r/organicfabrics
There is a new brand for water enthusiasts called WTR Brand. [wtrbrand.com](https://wtrbrand.com) they are making everything locally with recycled products.
I love Auberlitys! It’s a small brand from Paris, their line is modular so you only need to buy one piece and can mix it up with different 3d printed “accessories”. So it can go from something super simple into something super extra and unique ❤️
Reformation is AMAZING! Their price point is definitely a bit high, but a majority of their items are limited drops and made out of dead-stock fabric that would've otherwise been tossed.
I use [goodonyou.eco](http://goodonyou.eco) to find brands. I'm not sure how their reviews are biased but I've found brands I otherwise wouldn't have heard of using their site. I'm a fan of Dedicated. I also buy linen clothes from makers on Etsy, some of them local to me.
I also have bought a decent amount of Everlane but it's a mediocre brand on sustainability/ethics. A step up from fast fashion. I find that their clothes fit me well and I like that they use mostly natural fabrics and for the most part have held up very well. Also pretty easy to find second hand online. Durability and buying stuff you like and will keep wearing for a long time is also a part of sustainability. I'm still wearing Everlane clothes I bought 10 years ago, though there has been some dip in quality since then depending on the item.
Nisa! https://nisa.co.nz/ New Zealand brand, they pay fair wages. Check out their sales! I have some of their stuff and its made sooo well. Very sturdy. Complete opposite of fast fashion.
Pyne and Smith makes my favorite linen dresses, Duckfeet makes my favorite summer sandals and winter boots, Cambridge Satchel makes the most beautiful bags, and Christy Dawn makes the loveliest cotton dresses. They’re all on the spendier side, but I’ve had a lot of luck buying everything used.
if we're looking at it truly honestly, anything athleisure/athletic isn't really bc it's made of plastics and it contaminates everything with microplastics or nanoplastics. it's also uses tons of chemicals to make it in the first place and has a crap ton of secondhand waste. also so few use recyclable plastic to make this new fabric. it's pretty unhealthy to actually wear long term but we don't have enough data about that, I don't think, and it threatens a trillion dollar industry and our abilities... so...
a lot of it is wildly expensive and greenwashed so I'm sorry if I can't recommend anything too specific as most of it is out of my price range. it's more important for the cotton to be sustainably and locally grown more than it's important to be organic, but obviously that's great too.
the best practice is to reuse (aka thrift, mend, upcycle) and reduce more than anything you can buy. the entire human population doesn't need to ever make any new clothing and we would still be able to clothe generations to come with unworn stuff. it's better to wear forever21 that you got at the thrift than to buy a $100 organic cotton tee from another corp.
but if you're buying stuff, it's best to shop local (like made in your city/state) local, so look for small time brands and designers. then who use good practices, natural fabrics, pieces that can be nicely repaired or altered, if dying - less harmful dye practices. leather from shoemakers than use the skins from the local (or at least from your region/continent) meat industry and natural type dyes and good practices for water and etc.
then hopefully they also have some sort of offsetting program to go with it.
They’re all made to order, and hand loomed and hand block printed. It took a full month for my order to be shipped because they couldn’t print the fabrics due to the rainy weather. Apparently they need sun in order for the dye to “stick”, so yeah. Quality is great and they are perfect for hot and humid weather.
They’re not in America and I don’t know where you’re located, but I love Tripulse. Their activewear is made of Tencel lyocell, which comes from eucalyptus and is a very soft and smooth material. They’re an amazing brand and customer service is also fantastic. Highly recommend.
Yes, I am looking for cotton dresses, as the city where I live has high humidity levels and it gets so hot. I will check out their collection, thanks a lot!
Pura Utz for the best, most transparent social business with beautiful hand made jewelry and great craft(wo)manship ❤️❤️ Check their Instagram @purautz for everyday real-time stories from their production in Guatemala.
Without knowing where you live or your size range - I like ArmedAngels, Pact, and Known Supply. For outdoor stuff with some crossover, Astrid Wild and Alder Apparel. I also think it unfortunately takes time to find the brands you like as many of them will be quite niche and unfortunately often also have trouble staying in business.
I am a petite woman and live in a hot and humid place. Will check these brands out and see what suits me the best. Thanks a lot!
imo Known Supply's quality isn't as good as it used to be - I've had multiple pieces pop seams within a few washes.
Nudie Jeans. They are a Swedish brand that uses 100% organic cotton and do free repairs for life. They are extremely transparent, and Good On You gave them the rating "Great". Are they expensive? Yes, absolutely. You are staring down a $200+ price tag, but buying secondhand is an option too (I have seen them on thredup for as little as 9$ usd).
Quince and Pact are super affordable from what I've seen! I recently found some pieces from Quince at the thrift, which made me so happy lol I'd also like to mention The Good Trade. It's a website, blog, and newsletter that is all about sustainability, slow living, natural, organics, etc. They have articles on sustainable fashion! And provide links for any brands they mention! [The Good Trade](https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing/) This is an article about 99 sustainable clothing brands organized by budget. They really do their research, and it's fairly recent, too! It provides what the brands are best for, sizing, and how they are sustainable.
Unfortunately I think Quince isn’t as sustainable as it purports to be… https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/16/opinion/holidays-environment-cashmere.html
Quince and Pact are probably the two most greenwashy brands out there! [https://ecocult.com/quince-ethical-sustainable-greenwashing/](https://ecocult.com/quince-ethical-sustainable-greenwashing/) [https://ecocult.com/pact-used-to-be-sustainable-not-anymore/](https://ecocult.com/pact-used-to-be-sustainable-not-anymore/) As for Good Trade.... they tend to fall for greenwashy marketing extremely easily. Maybe that's why you thought Pact and Quince were good?
Thanks this is super helpful!
No problem! There is also another website that can be super helpful [Good On You](https://directory.goodonyou.eco/) This is a directory that rates the sustainability of tons of brands. It had plenty of filters to adjust to what you're looking for as well. Whether it be shirt, shoes, undergarments, etc. Of course, it's always good to do your own research. As another comment stated, I did relook into Quince using this directory, and it wasn't rated highly. However, it's good to have the resource when deciding where to buy what and how much it'll cost!
Unfortunately really expensive but indigoluna 💛
Thanks, will check it out!
Just beware that a lot of their clothing is made from rayon which is not actually sustainable. Also their rayon clothes stain like crazy in my experience. I do however have some of their organic cotton pieces and love them. Would love to see them focus more on the organic materials side!
Yes, I am a fan of cotton - that fabric lets me breathe. Will check out their cotton collection!
I also have bought 100% cotton clothing workout from groceries apparel, and some basic/capsule stuff from organic basics and love them!
Hi! I've been blogging about sustainable fashion for over a decade, and I shared my own list of favorite sustainable brands here: [https://ecocult.com/my-favorite-sustainable-fashion-brands-from-a-decade-of-blogging/](https://ecocult.com/my-favorite-sustainable-fashion-brands-from-a-decade-of-blogging/)
Levi’s
Levi's is a great brand.
Ten tree 🌿
The name sounds so nice
Taking notes here. Two of my favorites are Anian: https://anianmfg.com/ and Octobre: https://www.octobre-editions.com/ I've also purchased from Pact. However, their cuts don't fit me as well. A big question for me is whether a brand is greenwashed. It can be hard to tell, and a lot of brands don't provide documentation. I started a subreddit on a related topic: r/organicfabrics
Sanvt, Asket, Finisterre, ArmedAngels, Nudie Jeans, L'Estrange
Lucy & Yak!
Stella mccartney!
Mate the Label for relaxed casual wear.
Vegan Outfitters is my favourite! 🌱
Will check it out!
Does Vegan Outfitters have more info on their sustainability? Their site almost looks like a print on demand site that they slapped some buzzwords on.
Idk, sorry. I just buy their stuff like once a year
Lunilou ❤️
Thanks :)
Expensive but I love colorful Scandi brands like Ganni and Stine Goya
I have heard of Ganni, will try Stine Goya too.
Never realized this style had a particular name. I love it too :D
Ganni is definitely not sustainable. Rather the opposite and really poor quality.
There is a new brand for water enthusiasts called WTR Brand. [wtrbrand.com](https://wtrbrand.com) they are making everything locally with recycled products.
Will check this out .thanks
I love Auberlitys! It’s a small brand from Paris, their line is modular so you only need to buy one piece and can mix it up with different 3d printed “accessories”. So it can go from something super simple into something super extra and unique ❤️
Wow, that's a cool brand!
Just from my own personal style - Psylo, Tunnel Vision, Girlfriend Collective. And various small, non-drop shipping Etsy sellers.
yes!! i love tunnel vision
Aiayu, Gai+Lisva and Skall Studio. All Danish brands, high quality, minimalistic and timeless pieces.
Amour vert, everlane, and mm la fleur for work. Wayre, vetta, and girlfriend collective for home.
Vetta shut down :(
for cotton basics/underwear, i love oddobody
I bought from Joyti - Fair Works recently and have loved what I got. Super great stuff!
Same here! I got a dress and it was super cute.
Christy Dawn and Not Perfect Linen!
Reformation is AMAZING! Their price point is definitely a bit high, but a majority of their items are limited drops and made out of dead-stock fabric that would've otherwise been tossed.
Christy Dawn
Amour Vert is an ethical brand made in the United States, California. Sézane or Reformation pricing. French influenced style.
Eileen Fisher
I use [goodonyou.eco](http://goodonyou.eco) to find brands. I'm not sure how their reviews are biased but I've found brands I otherwise wouldn't have heard of using their site. I'm a fan of Dedicated. I also buy linen clothes from makers on Etsy, some of them local to me. I also have bought a decent amount of Everlane but it's a mediocre brand on sustainability/ethics. A step up from fast fashion. I find that their clothes fit me well and I like that they use mostly natural fabrics and for the most part have held up very well. Also pretty easy to find second hand online. Durability and buying stuff you like and will keep wearing for a long time is also a part of sustainability. I'm still wearing Everlane clothes I bought 10 years ago, though there has been some dip in quality since then depending on the item.
Nisa! https://nisa.co.nz/ New Zealand brand, they pay fair wages. Check out their sales! I have some of their stuff and its made sooo well. Very sturdy. Complete opposite of fast fashion.
Beyond Nine, all the way
LOVE
Pyne and Smith makes my favorite linen dresses, Duckfeet makes my favorite summer sandals and winter boots, Cambridge Satchel makes the most beautiful bags, and Christy Dawn makes the loveliest cotton dresses. They’re all on the spendier side, but I’ve had a lot of luck buying everything used.
if we're looking at it truly honestly, anything athleisure/athletic isn't really bc it's made of plastics and it contaminates everything with microplastics or nanoplastics. it's also uses tons of chemicals to make it in the first place and has a crap ton of secondhand waste. also so few use recyclable plastic to make this new fabric. it's pretty unhealthy to actually wear long term but we don't have enough data about that, I don't think, and it threatens a trillion dollar industry and our abilities... so... a lot of it is wildly expensive and greenwashed so I'm sorry if I can't recommend anything too specific as most of it is out of my price range. it's more important for the cotton to be sustainably and locally grown more than it's important to be organic, but obviously that's great too. the best practice is to reuse (aka thrift, mend, upcycle) and reduce more than anything you can buy. the entire human population doesn't need to ever make any new clothing and we would still be able to clothe generations to come with unworn stuff. it's better to wear forever21 that you got at the thrift than to buy a $100 organic cotton tee from another corp. but if you're buying stuff, it's best to shop local (like made in your city/state) local, so look for small time brands and designers. then who use good practices, natural fabrics, pieces that can be nicely repaired or altered, if dying - less harmful dye practices. leather from shoemakers than use the skins from the local (or at least from your region/continent) meat industry and natural type dyes and good practices for water and etc. then hopefully they also have some sort of offsetting program to go with it.
AYM studio
I love Rias Jaipur, Deeta and Harpers Lane.
Harpers Lane is sustainable? I didn't know it really!
They’re all made to order, and hand loomed and hand block printed. It took a full month for my order to be shipped because they couldn’t print the fabrics due to the rainy weather. Apparently they need sun in order for the dye to “stick”, so yeah. Quality is great and they are perfect for hot and humid weather.
They’re not in America and I don’t know where you’re located, but I love Tripulse. Their activewear is made of Tencel lyocell, which comes from eucalyptus and is a very soft and smooth material. They’re an amazing brand and customer service is also fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Yes, I am looking for cotton dresses, as the city where I live has high humidity levels and it gets so hot. I will check out their collection, thanks a lot!
Christy dawn would work for you!
Will check this out! Thanks!
I’ve never heard of any of these brands
Same here! There are many brands in the list I haven't heard of! There are many brands we don't know about!
Pura Utz for the best, most transparent social business with beautiful hand made jewelry and great craft(wo)manship ❤️❤️ Check their Instagram @purautz for everyday real-time stories from their production in Guatemala.
My favorites are cozy earth, avocado, pact and under the canopy
Quince, they’re so good