It’s no secret that the fashion industry as a whole has a long way to go in terms of ethics and sustainability. The good news is, every year there seem to be more and more brands putting bigger sustainability initiatives into place in order to make a positive impact. When it comes to fashion, there are some key factors that make a brand (or a particular purchase) sustainable. Including how the garments are made, what fabrics they’re made out of, ethical business practices, how many resources were used, etc.
One of the key components when attempting to shop for fashion more sustainably is making more thoughtful purchasing decisions. The pieces you shop for should last in your wardrobe for as long as possible – avoiding the landfill. Another major key is shopping from brands that are doing their part to be more sustainable, and there are plenty! We’ve done some digging and found some of the best sustainable fashion brands for you to shop, to make sure your next purchase is as guilt-free as possible!
Here are 10 of the best sustainable fashion brands to shop
Kotn
If you’ve yet to shop from Kotn, you’re missing out! Kotn is a sustainable clothing and home brand that is a certified B Corporation – which means the brand is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency. With each order, Kotn invests in creating jobs, infrastructure, systems, and education to alleviate poverty and create shared sustainable growth for the communities they’re a part of.
Everlane
Everlane is a brand that definitely stands out with its sustainability practices. They partner with ethical factories around the world, source only the finest materials, and even share the true cost of the products sold – calling it Radical Transparency. When shopping from Everlane, you’ll notice only timeless pieces that are meant to last in your wardrobe for years to come. Making it so you can cherish the pieces you buy, and never want to throw them out.
Reformation
If you’re looking for a fashion-forward, sustainable brand, welcome to Reformation. Reformation started out selling vintage clothing and has since evolved to creating pieces from low-impact materials, deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing. Another valuable sustainability practice they participate in is not over-producing. Every week Reformation releases limited edition collections, starting with small quantities so they never make too many products, which keeps the production process less wasteful.
La Leur
La Leur is a Toronto-based brand that was founded by two friends with a mutual passion for sustainability. Its clothing and handbag collection is manufactured in Toronto with materials the brand believes in, so the products can be worn over again for a long time.
Patagonia
Eileen Fisher
Believe it or not, the Eileen Fisher brand started back in 1984! As the years have gone on, the Eileen Fisher label continues to evolve adapting new sustainability practices in order to keep moving in the right direction. The brand takes into account the whole life cycle of clothes from how it’s made to what happens after you no longer need them. You can read more about the brand’s journey here.
MATE the Label
MATE is your one-stop shop for sustainably made cozy basics. The clothing is made with non-toxic, natural, and organic materials. They’ve also eliminated as much plastic as possible by removing it from all labels and packaging and never using fibres like polyester, nylon, or polyamide in their products. To make their pieces more circular they have a recycling program taking your old garments back, giving them another life as a new MATE product.
Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective is an activewear brand that has a large focus on being sustainable by manufacturing ethically and using recycled materials. Their packing is 100% recyclable, and their clothing is made from recycled materials like water bottles, fishing nets, fabric scraps, and other waste. So, they’re not only creating clothing in a sustainable way, but they’re actually cleaning the earth simultaneously! Learn more about Girlfriend Collective’s sustainability here!
Province of Canada
Province of Canada, located right here in Toronto on Queen West manufactures all of its products in Canada! The products are also made with 100% organic cotton, knit in Canada, whenever possible! We love a local, sustainable brand.
Horses Atelier
The brand known for the perfect fit of its jumpsuits and trusted pieces that are artful and enduring, Horses Atelier, believes in the local economy and in the skills and empowerment of the women who make its garments. All of the brand’s pieces are ethically and sustainably sewn in downtown Toronto. They also give back to causes that align with their ethical and sustainability values. Check out how Horses Atelier gives back, here.
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