Dear Fashionistas, welcome back to our blog!
Today we’re going to talk about an important topic. But first, let me ask you a question:
Do you want to have a more sustainable wardrobe, but thrifting is not your thing? Or are you a catwalk junkie? Love for the latest trends is no longer an excuse to not be conscious about your fashion choices!
Do you know that Fashion is one of the most polluting industry in the world and one of the largest consumers of water? Can you believe that?
Unfortunately, the making process of fabrics uses natural resources that most people don’t think about or even see.
We believe that knowledge is power, so here we want to make a little contribution by listing the top 5 ethical and sustainable brands that are around!
Enough with the intro, let’s check them out!
1. Pangaia
Ethics: recycled materials, organic cotton, botanical dyes, compostable packaging
Product Range: women, men and kids casual/active wear
Price Range: $$-$$$$
Pangaia is a true pioneer of sustainable fashion! The company combines ultimate basic style with breakthrough technology to produce unique clothes. Pangaia works with natural botanical dyes from plants combined with antibacterial peppermint so that your clothes stay fresh for longer! Not many people also known that Pangaia has a patented technology called FLWRDWN™ which is a fully biodegradable material made of wildflowers to create sustainable breathable, warm, as well ashypoallergenic and cruelty-free alternative to goose and duck down — kind to your skin, as well as your planet. How cool is that?
2. Noctu
Ethics: recycled materials, GOTS certified, fair trade
Product Range: women and men Nightie
Price Range: $$-$$$
Launched in 2009, Noctu is a sustainable brand specialised in creating the best cotton nighties around for ladies and gents! The brand has received the GOTS certification (Global Organic Textile Standard) that not only ensures that the cotton is 100% organic and therefore completely pesticide free, but that there are no nasty chemicals used in any process of the growing, avoiding water, soil and environmental damage. It also ensures that workers under GOTS approved cotton farming, had strict guidelines for fair trade including, workers’ rights and unions, absolutely zero chid labour, fair wages and good working conditions. It’s so good to shop sustainably!
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3. Girlfriend Collective
Ethics: recycled materials, inclusive sizing, ethical working conditions, fair wages
Product Range: women’s activewear
Price Range: $$-$$$$
We absolutely love Girlfriend Collective for its line of inclusive, sustainable, and (most of all) affordable activewear! With sizes ranging from XXS through 6XL, the brand offers bras, shorts, leggings, and tees made from recycled materials—like old water bottles and fishing nets. The brand makes its clothes in Vietnam, where workers are provided with safe conditions, fair wages, and standard working hours. And with activewear under €30, Girlfriend Collective has made it easier than ever to invest in our health and sustainable fashion!
4. Ref Jeans
Ethics: Organic cotton, eco-friendly Tencel, eco-friendly practices, ethically made
Product Range: women’s apparel
Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Ref Jeans is tackling a huge problem: denim waste. The brand is making affordable and eco-friendly jeans available to everyone—and it’s doing so with only a third of the water used by denim companies! With dozens of different styles, this is the place to find sustainable and cool jeans for your collection!
5. Alternative Apparel
Ethics: sustainable & eco-friendly materials, nontoxic & low-impact dyes, fair labour
Product Range: adult apparel, bags, accessories
Price Range: $$
Alternative Apparel is a one-stop shop for the bargain hunter. Whether you’re searching for loungewear, scarves, and socks, or a gift set for a friend, Alternative Apparel has you covered! This affordable brand uses recycled materials and processes during manufacturing, and it ensures employees work in safe conditions and earn fair wages. You can find us lounging in the off-the-shoulder sweaters and ultra-comfy sweats during the weekends!
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