The 10 Best Sustainable Fashion and Accessory Brands 2020
By Nicole Gresen
An increasing number of consumers have started to pick up on the latest trend in fashion and lifestyle: sustainability. The waste we produce from manufacturing items has a harmful impact on our environment. This is why many brands have turned to eco-friendly products and eco-friendly packaging.
We’ve done our research to find you the best sustainable brands so you can take part in saving our planet, too. In no particular order, here are some of our top picks!
From the organic cotton used for each product to the recycled materials used for shipping, Mate the Label is exactly what you’re looking for in a sustainable and transparent fashion brand. Their everyday essentials and organic loungewear is worth the hype.
Vintage Pullover - $108
2. Nudie Jeans
Looking for the best ethical jeans at a decent price? Nudie Jeans launched their Reuse/Rebirth line in 2019 as an effort to reduce textile waste and save water.
Visit your nearest Nudie Jeans Repair Shop to fix-up or re-sell your denim.
Each Frank And Oak store is built using recycled materials and minimal waste. The packaging, products and even receipts are made from eco-friendly sources. And did I mention - it’s extremely affordable!
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Cotton Tie-Dye Tee - $39.50
4. Naadam
Naadam Cashmere is committed to being a transparent company with goals to promote ethical conditions for the animals behind each product. Naadam works directly with the headers of their sourced materials to ensure the animals are being provided the correct veterinary care.
Summer Silk Ribbed Cardigan - $115
5. Samara
Imagine a wallet being crafted solely from apple skins. You can’t right? But, it exists! Samara is finding new and innovative ways to create vegan leather using a waste by-product. We’re excited to see what else this sustainable accessories brand will come up with.
The Apple Leather Mini - $50
6. Wolven
“Make Sustainability Sexy” is Wolven’s goal when it comes to their recycled fabrics and reducing their carbon footprint. Turn this trendy, sustainable athletic wear brand into your new go-to.
Turmeric Yoga Top - $42
7. Ecolaf
Not only is Ecoalf committed to using mindfully made products, but they started a transformative project back in 2015, Upcycling the Oceans. This project aims to help remove marine debris from the ocean floor and turn it into yarn for the garment industry. It doesn’t get more innovative than that. Check out their hashtag #becausethereisnoplanetB
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Unisex Sweatshirt “San Diego Because” - $119.90
If you’re looking for comfortable basics made from eco-friendly materials, you must check out Alternative Apparel! Their products are both organic and recycled, and probably the softest loungewear you’ll ever find!
9. Angela Roi
Another one of our favorite places to shop eco-friendly handbags is Angela Roi. Their vegan handbags and accessories are constructed without animal products and certified by PETA. Unlike a lot of brands, they are transparent with their materials and manufacturing. They even have videos on their website showing every stage of the making process!
Cher Micro - $195
10. Public Habit
One of this brand’s goals is to limit overproduction in clothing factories. This interesting new process of production aims to decrease carbon footprints and waste in landfills. Although on the pricier side, this sustainable clothing company is worth checking out.