Many of these ethical t-shirts take the road of one-for-one, which was a very popular business model made popular by the TOMS company, but some of them use sustainability and/or fair trade initiatives that are less donation based. From energy-generating tees to book-providing apparel and feline charity t-shirts, these designs you can just throw on at your heart's desire.
These ethical t-shirts point to the epitome of what is now known as "responsible capitalism," which sometimes shows itself through the purchase of more goods. While there are debates on whether or not buying more stuff can really make a difference (would people be buying stuff anyway?), it's certainly a huge part of the social business industry today.
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Socially Conscious Cotton Clothing
Buyfriend's 100% Organic Tees Promote Ethical Fashion
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Hip Guilt-Free Tees
No Nasties Makes Fairly Traded Organic Cotton Shirts in India
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Principled Children's Fashion
Tiny Revolutionary Creates Kids Tees with Positive Messages
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Haitian Artist Wearables
Moral Fibers is a Socially Innovative Start-Up Building Human Capital
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Patterned Pocket Tees
Serengetee Makes Worldly T-Shirts That Support International Causes
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Charitable Lit Tees
Wear Your Favorite Novel with the Out of Print Summer Reads Collection
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One-for-One Literary Tees
The Out of Print Kid's Collection is Sweetly Scholarly
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Reforestation Fashion
Rain Tees Have Illustrations from Kids in Endangered Rainforests
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Modern Beachy Tie-Dye Fashions
The Océé Collection Features Stunning Looks for the Beach
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Equality-Encouraging Tees
Who You Love is a Responsible Brand Supporting LGBT Charities
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Superstitious Karma Tees
'Reverse the Curse' Gives Goats While Helping Cubs Fans
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One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
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Chic Poverty-Combating Fashion
HALF UNITED Pledges Half of Its Profits to Charitable Causes
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One-for-One Tees
Out of Print Marries Lost Literary Covers with Book Donations
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Energy-Generating Tees
'Live. Breathe. Grow.' is a Women-Focused Company Using Lightness
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Majority World Tech Incubators
D-Rev Designs Solution-Driven Products for Low-Income Customers
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Lit Culture Tablet Cases
The Out of Print Ebook Jackets Will Feature Fresh Iconic Novel Covers
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Supermodel Charity Graphic Tees
The BNE Kate Moss T-Shirt Helps Provide Clean Water to the Poor
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Conversation-Generating Garments
Squiggly Apparel Benefits Testicular Cancer Research
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Family-Owned Social Businesses
Yala is a Lifestyle Company with Ethical Clothing and Accessories
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Socially Supportive Tees
The 100% Organic T-Shirts by Vuori Help Promote Environmental Endeavors
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Microloan-Giving Tees
The Naked Hippie Invests in Small-Scale Entrepreneurs in the Majority World
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Malawian Cotton Tees
AFRCN APPRL Funds Sustainable Entrepreneurs in Africa
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Sustainable Stylized Tees
Sutsu Clothing Offers Environmentally Aware and Fair Trade Products
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Empowering Organic T-Shirts
Light of Mine Tees Works to Promotes Sustainable Development
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Fair Trade Underwear
Pants to Poverty is a Hip Social Enterprise That Raises “Underwearness"
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Ferocious Feline Charity Tees
Arm the Animals Creates Small Independent Animal Shelters from Funds
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Charity Choosing Tees
PIF Apparel Allows You to Choose Which Charity to Donate To
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Paint Maestro Videos
The Moral Fibers Artist Profile on Gurrier Puchon Creates Connections
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Clever Philanthropic Attire
These Gaggle of Tees Designs Support Important Non-Profit Initiatives
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Education Aiding Accessories
Mend Handbags Help Rehabilitate the People of Uganda Through Study
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Artisan-Made Canvas Totes
Mend Empowers Women Affected by Conflict in Uganda
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Charitably Chic Cotton Tees
Multeepurpose Clothing is Inspired by the Causes It Supports
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Heart-Branded Tees
Good Int. Commits to Social Responsibility with Its Soft Apparel
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At-Risk Teen Tees
Tees at Risk Sells Original Works from Troubled Teenagers
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Ugandan-Made Ethical Tees
'Forgotten Shirts' Supplies Style, Meaningful Work and a Chance to Live
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Charity-Supporting Tees
'This Shirt Helps' Lets Customers Choose What Matters to Them
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Fair Trade Work Attire
Arthur & Henry Creates People and Office-Friendly Shirts for Men
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Red Nosed Charity Tees
The Stella McCartney for Comic Relief Tees Support a Poverty Free World
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Education-Providing Apparel
Young Love Outfitters Captures the Hearts of the Residents in Africa
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Rainforest-Focused Apparel
Cuipo Concentrates Efforts to Protecting the South American Landscape
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Custom-Printed Sustainable Tees
TS Designs Adheres to the Triple Bottom Line
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Book-Providing Apparel
S.T.O.R.Y. Clothing Tackles U.S. Illiteracy Through Donation
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Fair Trade Tees
African Apparel Founders are on a Mission to Rebuild a Continent
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Altruistic Innovation Incubators
Unltd India is a Launch Pad for Budding Social Entrepreneurs
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Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Empowering Female Shirts
Londre Bodywear Launches Big V Energy Tank for Entrepreneurial Women
Plant-Based Exercise Shirts
These Lululemon Shirts Are Made With Biologically Derived Nylon
Comfortable Menswear Essentials
Steggy's Henleys Perfects the Henley Shirt Silhouette
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Sustainable Wool Running Shoes
These Shoes Are Made From Biodegradable & Recyclable Materials
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Diaper-Branded Merchandise
Huggies x Kristen Noel Crawley Raise Awareness for Diaper Week
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Eco Mission-Inspired Bracelets
Ecoalition Launches Eco-Friendly Bracelets to Support Its Mission
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Premium Sustainable Bras
WonderBra Recently Expanded its EcoPure Collection
Earth Day-Honoring Apparel Capsules
Christopher RÆBURN Presents the New Earthkeepers Collection
Environmental Cost Receipts
ASKET's Impact Receipts Measure Water Usage, CO2 Emissions & More
Regenerative Clothing Brands
One Golden Thread Wants Consumers to Realign with Nature
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Unisex Screen-Printed Apparel
House of Miracles Launches the New Creative Faith Collection
Fashion Career-Inspired Shirts
SUNNEI Unveils a Job-Focused T-Shirt Capsule for Spring/Summer 2023
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Holiday-Inspired Conservation Collecction
WWF Launched Its Conservation Collection for Christmas
Intentionally Stained Apparel
Heinz Vintage Drip Adorns Secondhand Streetwear with Ketchup
Circular Workwear Resale Platforms
Carhartt Customers Can Trade In Used Apparel For a Gift Card
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Eye-Popping Eco Backpacks
Terra Thread's 'Earth Backpacks' Are Made from 100% Organic Cotton
Elegant French T-Shirts
MUJI Recently Released a Stylish and Moisture-Wicking Silhouette
Biodegradable Dress Shirts
The Alex Crane Porto Shirts Have a Casual Yet Smart Silhouette
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Empowering Pride-Themed Apparel
The Love For All Kinds Capsule Collection is Now Live
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Incentivized Recycling Hoodies
The SIXR ‘For Tomorrow’ Hoodie Rewards Consumers for Recycling
Esports Mental Health Apparel
Team Vitality Debuts the KARE Merch Capsule to Support Mental Health
Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags
Brent Radewald Designs the Nike Forward Cargo Tote Bag
Carbon-Negative Soft Drinks
Tenzing Sets Itself Apart as a Soft Drink Brand with Carbon Labeling
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Carbon-Negative Pigment T-Shirts
The Vollebak Wooden T-Shirt is Made with Compostable Fabric
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Luxurious Canadian Athleticwear
First Health Apparel Was Designed for Comfort and Flexibility
Sustainable Personalized T-Shirts
The Cottongin Bravery Edition Tailored T-Shirt is Ultra-Soft
Neutral-Toned Metaverse Footwear
Toms Expands its Metaverse and NFT Collection to North America
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Sustainable Comfort-Focused Bras
ThirdLove Spring Collection Embraces Comfort and Sustainability
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Ethical Fashion Search Apps
Baobab Avenue is a Search Engine for UK-Based Ethical Fashion Brands
Sweat Mark T-Shirts
This Summer Clothing Range Has Printed Designs That Resemble Sweat
Sustainable Gray Sports Apparel
Nike Launches its Innovative 'Nike Forward' Apparel Range
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Charitable Limited-Edition Leggings
Splits59 & The Goods Mart Create the "Do Good" Leggings
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Exclusive Arist-Backed Shoes
TOMS and Ashely Lukashevsky Launch a Playful New Collection
Retro Printed Casual Apparel
BLACK COMME des GARÇONS Joins Nike on a New Graphic Capsule
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
AI Shirt Design Studios
BlueCotton's AI-Powered Design Studio Uses Text-to-Image Generation
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Sporty Upcycled Plastic Fashion
Rothy’s Launched a Tennis Line Made with Evian Water Bottles
Flattering T-Shirt Capsules
Celebrity-Approved Label With Jéan Arrives with a New T-Shirt Capsule
Celebratory Limited-Edition T-Shirts
Heineken Partners with Singapore Creatives for Its 150th
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Charitable Artful Graphic Tees
KAWS, Infinite Archives, and Rebuild Foundation Unveil a T-Shirt
Library Literature Merchandise
Toronto Public Library Debuts Chic Merchandise Including Shirts
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
Charitable Cross-Cultural T-Shirts
MAMA's NIGHTMARKET Joins KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS on a T-Shirt
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs
Super T Turns a Creative Vision Into a Unique T-Shirt
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Ethical Alternative Search Engines
'Take Care' Helps Consumers find Companies Focused on Ethics
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Sustainable Running Gear
Cloudneo and Cyclon-T: On's Innovations in Eco-Friendly Running Gear
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Charitable Graphic Luxury T-Shirts
Demna Gvasalia Releases a New Special Tee with UNITED24
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Anime Museum Clothing Lines
These Ghibli Museum T-Shirts Celebrate the Studio's Films
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
QSR Cafe Apparel Merchandise
Tim Hortons Launches the Tims Run Club Collection of Apparel
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Jazz-Inspired Apparel Collections
The National Jazz Museum and Book Works Launching Tee Collection
Pro-Bono Charitable Graphic Tees
American Red Cross Drops the Collaborative Drop for Drop Series
Sustainable Sports Apparel
Umbro Launches the Undyed Collection to Encourage Sustainable Practices
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Women-Supporting Clothing Brands
'Sozy' Aims to Support Women and Victims of Violence
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Cat-Themed Apparel Capsules
Whisker Wear Clothing Co. Launches an Exclusive Cat Print Apparel Line
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Perfect Fit Basic Tees
Buzz Rickson Debuts New Line of Premium 'US Government Issue' T-Shirts
Eco-Friendly Cashmere Sweaters
These 'Ralph Lauren' Sweaters Meet High Sustainability Standards
Ultra-Ethical Charitable Sweatshirts
The Good for Sunday x CBC Collaboration is Now Available
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Recycling Fashion Promotions
&OR Partnered with SuperCircle for Global Recycling Day in November
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Algae-Dyed Sustainable Clothing
Vollebak Joins Living Ink on a New Experimental T-Shirt
High-End Running Shirts
Ciele Athletics' Debuts Its 'Not So Basic Collection' For Runners
Ocean-Saving Crewnecks
Good for Sunday's Save the Ocean Bamboo Crewneck
Cozy Canadiana Apparel
Good For Sunday's Canada EcoFleece Crewneck is Sustainably Made
Barcode-Scanning Ethical Search Apps
Ethical Barcode Tells Users How Ethical a Product or Brand Is
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Charitable Colorful Graphic T-Shirts
Kamil Abbas Releases the 3Hearts T-Shirt for Pakistan Relief
NFT Shoe Collections
TOMS Middle East Has Launched Its First NFT Collection
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Hydrophobic Technical Tees
The 'Senshomi' Tees Are Breathable, Soft and Reliably Stainproof
Athlete-Backed Sports Apparel
Tiger Woods and TaylorMade Golf Team Up to Launch Sun Day Red
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Earthy Tiger-Motif Lifestyle Designs
RAW EMOTIONS Delivers the ALL GREEN EVERYTHING Capsule