When we think of pollution, we think of big oil companies and smog from coal mines—but the truth is, fast fashion is one of the central polluting industries in the world. Not only is excessive clothing production harmful to our planet, but garment production harms farmers and producers due to chemicals and waste.
Thankfully, there are many eco-friendly clothing brands utilizing sustainable production methods. These brands use low-impact dyes, upcycled natural materials, and organic cotton to create the very best sustainable and organic apparel.
It can feel overwhelming to try to break a fast fashion habit, but making the switch to eco-friendly clothing doesn’t have to happen over night. Start small, keeping these environmentally friendly clothing brands in mind for the next time you get the itch to update your closet.
For even more eco-friendly fashion brands, check out our guides for sustainable shoes, ethical handbags, and organic cotton basics.
Best Overall | Most Affordable | Most Sustainable
1. Patagonia
Best For | Outdoor clothing
Size Range | XXS–XXL
Price Range | $$–$$$
For durable outdoor clothing and gear that won’t harm the environment, Patagonia is number one. From moisture-wicking tees to water-repellant hiking shorts that won’t chafe (not to mention their famous fleeces and insulated jackets!), the brand is our go-to for high performing and high quality clothing for all our favorite things to do outside. With 98% of their clothing line boasting recycled materials, plus the brand’s environmental impact transparency and sustainabilty initiatives, you can feel good about supporting a company that truly values the planet.
2. tentree
Best For | Graphic tees, joggers, loungewear, & outerwear
Size Range | XS–XXL
Price Range | $–$$
As a certified B Corp, tentree upholds the highest standards for people and the planet in its manufacturing process. As the name suggests, the company plants 10 trees for each item purchased and has a goal of planting one billion trees by 2030. (The company has planted over 100 million trees to date!) The clothing is perfect for the activewear & loungewear lover (we love the men’s joggers!), and everything is made from sustainable fabrics like organic cotton and Tencel.
3. Pact
Best For | Affordable fair trade basics
Size Range | XS–XXL
Price Range | $–$$
Loved for its line of basics, Pact knows that going organic has benefits for consumers, farmers, and the planet. The brand’s organic cotton clothing uses up to 81 percent less water than traditional cotton, avoids the use of chemicals, and is supremely softer than the alternative—a true win-win for everyone involved. Our personal favorites are the loungewear and sleepwear, engineered for all-day (and night!) comfort, leaving you feeling comfortable and confident.
4. For Days
Best For | Affordable tops & hoodies
Size Range | XS–XXL
Price Range | $–$$$
For Days is creating apparel for (better) days. With a focus on zero-waste clothing, closed-loop systems, and circular fashion, this eco-friendly brand is all about quality basics that can be returned at a later time and recycled into new pieces. In exchange, you’ll receive a swap credit that you can use for new clothes so you can upgrade your closet, too. We especially love their collection of unisex apparel, the ‘90s inspired tees, and lounge-friendly rompers—mostly made with Fair Trade organic cotton or recycled terry.
5. MATE the Label
Best For | Loungewear
Size Range | XS–3XL
Price Range | $$–$$$
For clean, conscious fashion that prioritizes comfort and sustainability, we’re looking to MATE the Label. The women-founded brand creates cozy essentials from natural fibers using circular, ethical manufacturing that is good for the planet, the people who make the garments, and the people who wear them. (Check out The Mate Eight to get a better sense of their ethos!) From joggers to leggings to sweatshirts and more, elevate your daily favorites with these gorgeous, cozy basics. Read out Mate the Label review here.
6. Avocado
Best For | Sleepwear & loungewear
Size Range | XS–XL
Price Range | $$–$$$
This fashion brand comes from the beloved natural bedding company Avocado, so you can expect the same impressive eco-friendly standards. The B Corp (that’s also Climate Neutral Certified) crafts lush loungewear and super-soft basics, like cardigans, joggers, hoodies, tees, and more. They’re made from organic and sustainably grown cotton, biodegradable modal, and alpaca fiber sourced from a regenerative farm in Peru—and they’re all crafted with nontoxic dyes.
7. Outerknown
Best For | Elevated outdoor wear
Size Range | XS–XXL
Price Range | $$–$$$
Outerknown is known for their classic Californian aesthetic and premium all-season wear. This sustainable brand prioritizes the wellbeing of workers and the environment all throughout their production process, having both fair labor and Fair Trade certifications in place. They’ve even begun to implement regenerative organic cotton practices, already switching over 28 acres of farmland to this system. And it’s only just the beginning. Progress and positive impact continues to grow each and every day as outlined in the brand’s comprehensive long-term sustainability plan.
8. Back Beat Co.
Best For | Loungewear with an edge
Size Range | XS–XXL
Price Range | $–$$$
Inspired by the surf-and-skate culture of California, Back Beat Co. is all about cool, casual comfort. Using low-impact fabrics like hemp, Tencel, and GOTS certified organic and recycled cotton, the brand creates tops, bottoms, underwear, outerwear, and more that you can wear far beyond the beach. The company also ships from its Los Angeles studio using virgin plastic-free packaging that’s compostable or recycled. Back Beat’s mission is to help you achieve “that laid back life,” so get consciously comfy.
9. Boody
Best For | Bamboo underwear & basics
Size Range | XS–XL
Price Range | $–$$
Boody—which touts itself as the first underwear brand in the US to be named a certified B Corp—is all about easy-to-wear essentials you’ll love lounging in. Using sustainable bamboo (transformed into bamboo viscose and manufactured in China, Vietnam, and India), this fast-growing and natural material is comfortable, breathable, and silky soft. (And it’s moisture-wicking too!) Whether you’re grabbing undies for your…well, booty, men’s athleisure, or a wrap for your littlest one, enjoy soft, safe, and sustainable clothing.
10. Thought
Best For | Workwear
Size Range | US 2–16
Price Range | $$–$$$
Want to go green (and every color in between) with your closet? Thought has got the goods: This UK brand’s eco-friendly fabrics like hemp, bamboo, and GOTS certified organic cotton are made with sustainability in mind. And Thought’s clothes are top quality, too, so you don’t need to wash after just one wear. We’re obsessed with the bright colors, stunning knits, and stylish patterns—and that their price points are so reasonable. Or should we say: thoughtful.
