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We’ve researched and lived in sustainable fashion for a decade — these are our top 99 fair trade and eco-friendly clothing brands organized by budget.

As we’ve become more conscious about our purchases, we often wonder: Who makes the clothes we wear every day and in what kind of conditions? Documentaries like “The True Cost” shine a light on how the fast fashion industry depletes the earth’s resources and leverages labor to pass on a “cheap” cost to the end consumer. Meaning, our spending — and non-spending — can either help or work against the people and resources involved in the making of our clothing. Choosing to shop sustainable, and even better secondhand, can lessen the drastic impact that fast fashion has on our planet.

Why wear sustainable clothing?

If you’re new to shopping for sustainable fashion, you may be surprised by the price tags — but it’s important to understand these brands are not designed to be consumed at the same rate as fast fashion. Instead, these sustainable fashion brands prioritize eco-friendly practices, ethical production standards, timeless design, and high-quality essentials that never go out of style. Being timeless and well-made means that you can wear these pieces for years longer than fast fashion that requires replacing every season.

So when we do need to update our wardrobes, we turn to slow fashion brands like the 99 sustainable fashion brands listed below. Each fashion brand has made it a central part of its mission to approach garment production in an ethical and transparent way that considers both people and the planet. Many of these ethical clothing brands come with third-party sustainable and ethical certifications as well.

Our criteria:

Our editors have worn, researched, and tested sustainable clothing for the past ten years. These are 99 brands that meet our rigorous qualifications outlined below. Note that we update this list frequently with emerging favorites so check back!

• ETHICAL PRACTICES | These sustainable clothing brands adhere to ethical and responsible labor practices, ensuring their employees receive fair wages and have safe working environments. We’ve also included clothing brands that give back to their communities and prioritize size inclusivity in their clothing lines.
• ECO-FRIENDLY/SUSTAINABLE | Each of these ethical clothing brands practices sustainability throughout their manufacturing process, including using all natural and organic materials, low impact processes, and recycled/upcycled materials in their pieces where possible.
• DESIGN | From chic going-out wear and everyday casual wear, to kids clothes and outerwear gear, we’ve compiled the best sustainable clothing designs for every possible occasion and need.
• AFFORDABLE | While sustainable fashion can be on the pricey end, we’ve made the effort to organize this list of our favorite 99 brands by budget, so you can find the pieces you’re looking for at a cost that works for you. Our top 29 on this list are the most cost-effective choices!

For more sustainable clothing, you can check out our guides to responsibly made shoes, sustainable underwear, and even ethically-made handbags.

And remember: We don’t have to buy a whole new wardrobe all at once. To create a more sustainable wardrobe, we can simply start with what we have, mend pieces we love most, and build our closets out slowly and intentionally.

Best Overall | Most Affordable | Most Sustainable | Most Size-Inclusive | Most Stylish

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1. Pact

Best For | Fair trade organic cotton basics
Sustainability | Fair Trade Certified, GOTS certified organic cotton, carbon-offset shipping, recycled & biodegradable packaging, donation program for used clothes
Size Range | XS–2XL; up to US 20

Pact is pretty obsessed with making super-soft sustainable clothes for kids and adults that also make the world a better place. This socially conscious brand goes to great lengths to make sure its entire supply chain, from the growing and harvesting of the organic cotton to the final sewing and all the processes in between, are as responsible and clean as possible. And the non-GMO cotton is great for you and the farmers growing it. Pact is one of our go-to brands for basics and underwear, and offers carbon-offset shipping for a more sustainable purchase.

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2. Kotn

Best For | Egyptian cotton wardrobe staples
Sustainability | Certified B Corp, BCI certified organic cotton, safe & fair labor standards, plastic-free packaging, OEKO-TEX certified nontoxic dyes, gives back to Egyptian communities
Size Range | XXS–XXL; up to US 16

Add some luxury to your daily wardrobe with Kotn’s ultra-soft basics, made from Egyptian cotton. From its farms to its factories, Kotn creates all of its garments in a fair and safe environment, and is even helping suppliers make the switch to organic within the next five years. In addition, the certified B Corp has helped impact over 100,000 lives in Egypt by building schools and funding 2,000+ farms. With quality manufacturing, you know its cotton tees will last you 30 wears and beyond — and cozy and impactful every time.

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3. Quince

Best For | Affordable silk & cashmere
Sustainability | BCSI-certified ethical production, sustainable & organic materials, OEKO-TEX certified, virgin plastic-free
Size Range | XS–XL; up to US 16

Quince sees sustainability “as the standard, not a luxury.” Its mission is to bring ethical and eco-friendly clothing to the masses at accessible price points, from Mulberry silk tops to cashmere cardigans to sustainably sourced leather bags. Once ready to ship, it’s delivered to you in virgin plastic-free packaging and the team is even shifting to fully compostable packaging. This is a fantastic go-to brand for versatile, effortless, and fashion-forward basics.

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4. tentree

Best For | Cozy, casual essentials
Sustainability | WRAP, BSCI, SA8000, or Fair Trade certified ethical manufacturing
Size Range | XS–XXL

Using sustainable and comfortable materials, tentree makes Earth-first essentials for the whole family. And as part of its commitment to give back, 10 trees are planted for every item purchased — that’s 73+ million to date (with a goal of 1 billion by 2030)! Designed in Canada and ethically manufactured globally, tentree offers lifestyle and loungewear including cozy sweat sets, t-shirts, cardigans, dresses, and jackets made from sustainable fabrics like Tencel, hemp, and organic cotton. With minimal footprint and maximum comfort, tentree has something for everyone looking to make an impact one step at a time.

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