Many apparel companies have begun to set themselves apart from fast fashion retailers with a focus on ethically made clothing. With a renewed interest in where clothing is produced and the conditions under which each garment is manufactured, ethical clothing brands are catering to a more socially conscious consumer.
Many ethical clothing brands go beyond simply focusing on enforcing fair trade labor practices to address related issues as well. For instance, some fair trade brands also focus on using sustainable fabrics and materials to help limit the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Other brands have sought to empower communities in which they work through charitable initiatives such as water access programs.
As consumers continue to explore more a diverse range of fashion options, ethically made clothing provides a socially-conscious alternative to mass market apparel.
26 Ethically Made Clothing Lines
From Hand-Spun Knitwear to Sustainably Sourced Skivvies:
Katherine Pendrill — May 14, 2015 — Social Good
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Sustainably Sourced Skivvies
Brook There Provides an Ethically Produced Lingerie Line
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Ethereal Ethical Fashion
Beulah London Counts Princesses as Their Customers But Cause is Still Key
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Online Sustainable Fashion Retailers
Modavanti Launches Cosmetics and Beauty Products
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All-White Ethical Fashion Lines
NuoMi Shanghai is a Social Enterprise Founded by Bonita Lin Wen
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Sustainable Urban Fashion
This Toronto Apparel Brand Counters the Fast Fashion Movement
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Storytelling Clothing Retailers
Matters Explains the Origins of its Ethical Clothing Pieces
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Shape-Specific Eco Fashion
Salts Organic Clothing Boost Body Image with Body Type-Specific Designs
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Curious Organic Fashion
Eileen Fisher is a Sustainable and Social Style Brand
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Ethical Eco Clothing
Begood's Aims to Be the First Closed-Loop Zero Waste Clothing Retailer
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Nautical Eco-Friendly Lookbooks
The Svilu Spring/Summer 2013 Looksbook Boasts Boyish Fashion
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Trio-Aligned Sustainable Shops
EchoStore is Run by Three Women in the Philippines
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Grandmother-Made Knitwear
The North Circular was Founded by Supermodels for a Good Cause
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Critical Consumerism Tees
This Eco Conscious Shirt Contains Legalese On Earth's Special Offers
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Sustainable Sporting Apparel
GoLite is a Certified B Corporation with Purpose
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Knit Neighborhood Hats
These City of Neighborhoods x dpms. Hats Show Off Local Pride
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Elegant Ethically-Sourced Fashions
Emma Watson Promotes Ethical Fashion from NET-A-PORTER
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Ethical Online Fashion Retailers
Accompany Has Chosen to Make Ethical Shopping Easy
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Charitable Geek Sweaters
This Apple Sweater is Perfect for Kids of the Digital Age
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Hand-Spun Knitwear Lines
The Josie Faye Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Made by Hand
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Slinky Cruelty-Free Clothes
American Apparel's Vegan Leather Clothes Are Chic and Animal-Friendly
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Patriotic Sports Apparel
Yesler Creates Jobs With Quality and Design-Focused Athetic Gear
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Sustainable Sleek Fashion
Fashion For the Eco-Concious Working Woman
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Women-Empowering Apparel
The Mata Traders Fall 2013 Catalog Combines Rustic and Modern with Impact
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Manhattan-Made Eco Fashion
Arkins Collection is a Socially Conscious and Sustainable Clothing Line
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Jonit Bookheim, Partner at Mata Traders (INTERVIEW)
Facilitating Fair Trade Fashion
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Charitable Water Apparel
Charity:Water Gives Proceeds to Communities with Limited Water Access
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Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Sophisticated Sustainable Fashion Collections
Filippa K Launched Its 2022 Autumn/Winter Line
Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel
Dana Bandi Debut Collection Redefines Power Dressing
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Biodegradable Activewear Lines
OTTI Utilizes a Biodegradable Merino Blend in Its Product Range
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Timeless Knit Apparel
Toronto-Based Mudança Clothing Offers Elevated, Romantic Pieces
Recycled Denim Collections
Fanfare Label's New Denim Collection Features Recycled & Organic Coton
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Sophisticated Rustic Clothing Collections
LIVØM Embraces Rustic Elegance for Its Latest Collection
Sustainable Workwear Collections
Craghoppers Workwear Launches a Collection Tailored for Mavericks
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Biomaterial Leather Bags
A Big Indian Story is Bringing Sustainable Fashion to India
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Eco-Luxury Menswear Brands
HyperNatural Boasts a Performance-Driven, Sustainable and Luxe Fabric
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
Luxury Technical Clothing Lines
Y-3 Embraces Performance-Driven Fabrics and Luxury
Sustainable Trendy Jeans
ÉTICA's Altin Loose Fit Jeans Merges Style and Sustainability
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Stunning Sustainable Knitwear Collections
Rafaiel Knitwear Boasts Exquisite Silhouettes
Premium Sustainable Bras
WonderBra Recently Expanded its EcoPure Collection
Recyclable Unisex Tracksuits
Part of the 'Made to Be Remade' Line, This Tracksuit Can Be Reused
Regenerative Clothing Brands
One Golden Thread Wants Consumers to Realign with Nature
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Timeless Capsule Wardrobes
Mill & Moss Offer Conscious Staples for Curating a Season-less Wardrobe
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
Tranquil Spring Apparel
LIVØM's Soul Place Series Pays Homage to the Refreshing Essence of Spring
Luxurious Chic Outerwear Collections
FREED Boasts a Stunning Line of Cruelty-Free Outerwear
Sustainable Canadian-Made Sleepwear
Vancouver-Based Sleepwear Brand SONS Redefines Comfort
Ethically Made Leather Bags
Parker Clay Boasts a Slew of Bag Silhouettes
Sustainable Canadian Fashion Brands
FREED Was Nominated in the 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards
Sustainable Fairycore Garments
rabbit Celebrates Feminine Charm with Its Fall/Winter 2022 Range
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Solution-Based Menswear
BRIC Boasts Elevated Essentials That are Fitted Perfectly
Graphic-Focused Relaxed Apparel
HUMAN MADE Unveils the 'Season 24' Fall/Winter 2022 Collection
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Mindful Styling Campaigns
Style Consciously by Chatters Promotes Making Mindful Choices
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
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
Sustainable Merino Wool Apparel
Mack Weldon Expands Its Innovative Tech Merino Collection
Ethical Organic Cotton Apparel
The Sport Sweatshirt From Industry Of All Nations is Timeless
Sustainable Lifestyle Apparel
Losano is a New Lifestyle Apparel Brand Focused on a Greener Future
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Edgy Leather Fashion Collections
KULAKOVSKY Specializes in Handcrafted Leather Goods
Chic Sustainable Underwear Brands
Subset Formerly Known as Knickey, Launches in North America
Ethical Fashion Search Apps
Baobab Avenue is a Search Engine for UK-Based Ethical Fashion Brands
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sustainable Gray Sports Apparel
Nike Launches its Innovative 'Nike Forward' Apparel Range
Plant-Based Activewear Ranges
Pangaia's New Sports Bra & Leggings Offer Eco-Friendly Comfort
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods
Ettitude Uses Bamboo Lyocell to Create Sustainable Home Products
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Ethical Premium Bedding
Linen Reform is Revolutionizing the Home Textile Market
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Nature-Inspired Fall Collections
LIVØM’s Fall Collection Pays Homage to the Earth's Natural Beauty
Unique Long-Lasting Costumes
Love Khaos Creates Eco-Conscious Rave & Festival Wear
GOTS-Certified Organic Cotton Activewear
PACT Offers a Range of Cotton Leisure and Activewear
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Unisex Eco-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's Recycled Polar Fleece Pullover Comes in 3 Colors
Pattern-Heavy Fashion Collections
KAHINDO is Made Ethically, with an Emphasis on Size Inclusion
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
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Chic Organic Basics
Organic Basics Prioritizes Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing
Ethical Ocean-Friendly Apparel
Good for Sunday's 'Save the Ocean' Collection is Organically Made
Rugged Fashion-Forward Jackets
FJackets Marries Form and Function With its Diverse Collection
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Elegant Soft Pajama Lines
Cozy Earth Introduces Its New Soft Woven Pajama Line
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Farmer-Supporting Branded T-Shirts
Carhartt & The Farmlink Project Collaborate on a New Initiative
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
Organic Cotton Leggings
Pantee Launches New Organic Cotton Leggings for Sustainable Everyday Wear
Children's Activewear Capsules
Children’s Label Hanna Andersson Launches Activewear for Kids
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 Joint Graphic Accessories
Arvin Goods Joins Anwar Carrots on a New Graphic Collection
Ethical Fashion Search Engines
Bing Launches the 'Ethical Shopping' Hub in the US and Canada
Sustainable E-Commerce Businesses
SustainKart is an Indian Marketplace Prioritizing Sustainability
Regenerative Apparel Collections
ace&jig Launch the Sustainably Crafted 'Regenerative Collection'
Plant-Based Performance Wear
'äktiiv' is Sustainable Performance Activewear with No Microplastics
Purpose-Driven Celebrity Fashion
Atelier Jolie is Angelina Jolie's Own Design Label
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Sustainable Fashion Certification Services
Loro Piana Customers Can Track Product Eco-Friendliness
Sustainably Made Pastel Garments
Balmain Unveils a New Capsule Collection with Water Brand Evian
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Timeless Fashion Collections
ORGANICJOHNPATRICK Presents a New Range of Pieces for the Season
Conscious Retailer eCommerce Initiatives
The Klarna Conscious Brands Collections is Easy to Shop
Gen Z Denim Brands
Karl Lagerfeld Jeans Celebrates Individuality & Self-Expression
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Sustainable Sports Apparel
Umbro Launches the Undyed Collection to Encourage Sustainable Practices
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
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
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Wellness-Focused Demure Apparel
Crop Shop Boutique Launches New Wellness Collection for Fall
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Affordable Activewear Collections
Forever 21 Unveils a New Activewear Line for the Season
Eco-Friendly Cashmere Sweaters
These 'Ralph Lauren' Sweaters Meet High Sustainability Standards
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Hypoallergenic Children's Apparel
Crann Organic Offers Sustainable Hypoallergenic Apparel for Kids
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Fall-Centric Simplistic Apparel
Sage Nation Presents a New Collection for the FW23 Season
Responsible Down Outerwear
Quince Debuts the Responsible Down Outerwear Collection
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
Alpaca-Blended Cozy Apparel
Paka Launches its Inaugural Alpaca Tri-Blend Terry Material
Cozy Cashmere Clothing Lines
Cozy Earth Takes It to the Next Level with Quintessential Cashmere
Ethereal Fairytale Apparel
Ivy City Co.'s Debuts Its Fairytale Collection
Canadian-Inspired Outdoor Wear
Good For Sunday Released Its FW22 Collection
Sustainable Dairy-Branded Apparel
Organic Valley Releases a Collection of Sustainable Apparel
Sustainable Secondhand Marketplaces
Yoox Launches a Pre-Owned Marketplace for Used Apparel
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
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
Sleek Sustainable Sleepwear Lines
CLB Living Launches a New Night Slip Collection
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Opulent High-Quality Garments
Nobody's Child Introduces its All-New Premium Collection for Summer
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Cartoon-Like Graphic Fall Streetwear
HUMAN MADE Showcases its Upcoming Season 24 Collection