Top 10 Ethical & Sustainable Clothing Brands - Fair Trade Fashion Labels
Posted on April 22 2020
10 Fair Trade Clothing Brands
Eco-Friendly Fashion Brands You Need to Know
The amount of damage the fast-fashion industry has made to the planet is astonishing. Each year 12.8 million tons of clothing are sent to landfills, making the clothing and textile industry the largest polluter in the world (yuck). In the past, fashion companies used to focus on four trend seasons per year to go along with actual seasons. But now - especially with the pressure of celebrities and models on social media - fast-fashion companies introduce new trends much more often at a very low-cost. Since high-quality and sustainable clothing usually comes with a big price tag, we are forced to weigh our ethics against our wallets. However much has changed in recent years. In 2015, the documentary "The True Cost" exposed how the fast-fashion industry takes advantage of the planet's resources and low-paying garment workers to present a low cost to the end consumer.... aka us. Fortunately, many brands today are taking extra steps to minimize their carbon footprint. A lot of you may be thinking, "But aren't sustainable brands expensive?" Though everyone's budget varies, there are sustainable brands on the market with prices as low as $25.... amazing! In honor of Earth Day, we're highlighting some of our favorite eco-friendly brands. Stay with us as we introduce 10 fabulous brands that produce high-quality apparel at a fair price.
1. Nanushka
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Price Range: $100 - $1,000
Size Range: XS-XL
Nanushka creates modern, versatile, day to night fashion for women. So if you're looking for a brand that has it all, then you're in the right place. Their company structure is based on three pillars - craftsmanship, experimentation, and progressivism.
2. Eileen Fisher
Location: New York, USA
Price Range: $100-$500
Size Range: XXS-3X
Eileen Fisher creates eco-friendly fashion for the professional and modern woman. Their designs are known for their simplicity and are made from organic and recycled materials including cotton, linen, cashmere, polyester, and nylon. They have a passion for ethics and pay special attention to their supply chain to ensure fair wages and safe working environments. Their dedication to ethics makes them a leader in the sustainable fashion industry.
3. Mara Hoffman
Location: New York City, USA
Price Range: $140-$900
Size Range: XXS-3X
Mara Hoffman is one of our favorite go-to brands for swimwear. They use sustainable fabrics like hemp, linen, and organic cotton to create exquisite statement pieces and swimming suits. The brand has partnered with several organizations including The Blue Business Council, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Nest, and The Global Fashion Agenda. So if you're looking for a brand that positively impacts the people as well as the environment, then Mara Hoffman is the way to go.
4. Indigenous
Location: California, USA
Price Range: $40-$500
Size Range: XS-XL
Indigenous has created eco-friendly clothing for both men and women for over 20+ years. The company ensures to protect the planet by using organic cotton, free-range alpaca and low-impact dyes for their clothing. The brand has saved the planet over 45,000 lbs of carbon dioxide, 13 million gallons of water, and have employed over 1,000 artisans. Impressed by the numbers? So are we.
5. Jenni Kayne
Location: California, USA
Price Range: $60-$500
Size Range: XS-XL
If you're looking for a California-cool brand that is friendly to the environment, then Jenni Kayne is the brand for you. They use natural fibers and source locally to create beautiful clothing that is stylish and comfy. They also give back to the community and have donated to organizations like HEART, Girl Up and the NRDC.
6. LACAUSA
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Price Range: $40 -$300
Size Range: XS-LG
Lacasua creates chic and modern everyday basics with a bohemian twist. Their team prioritizes a low waste design process. The brand is working on new initiatives for its donation program that focuses on human and environmental rights. They value fair wage production, ethical manufacturing, and a low waste design process.
7. DL1961
Location: New York, NY
Price Range: $100-$300
Size Range: 23-34
DL1961 wants to change the way denim is made to lessen the impact on the planet for future generations. Both their premium and botanic fibers are woven in-house to create high retention fabrics. The eco-conscious band is able to keep track of each garment's water, energy, and resource usage by using cutting-edge measurement software.
8. Boyish Jeans
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Price Range: $25 - $188
Size Range: 22-32, XXS-XL
Boyish Jeans is one of our favorite brands for denim! The brand goes the extra mile and works with Oeko-Tex to verify that their textiles are ecologically safe and healthy for humans. They use recycled fabrics, which improve the durability of their clothing. To conserve energy and water, fabrics and textiles are dipped as few times as possible. Their jeans are cruelty-free and Peta approved, making them the best denim brand for animal lovers.
9. Amour Vert
Location: San Francisco, CA
Price Range: $38 -$278
Size Range: XS-XL
Amour’s sustainability practices address all aspects of their business operations. They produce limited quantities to ensure that the highest production is made with their sustainable materials. Our favorite thing about Amour Vert is that they have a partnership with American Forests, which plants a tree for every t-shirt that is bought.
10. Groceries Apparel
Location: Vernon, CA
Price Range: $40-$140
Size Range: XS - XL
Groceries Apparel is our go-to brand for tees and leggings that are both comfy and stylish. This California-based brand sources its fabrics straight from the farm to the factory. They use 100% GMO-free, pesticide & herbicide-free, recycled & fair-traded Ingredients. Operation wants to empower human beings through fair trade, fair conditions and fair treatment across the supply chain by providing full traceability to their customers.
That's a wrap! We hope you found your new favorite brand. If you have any recommendations please leave a comment or send us an email at info@museoutlet.com. XO
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