Sustainable clothing brands

 The fashion sector contributes significantly to water use, carbon emissions, and textile waste. Fast fashion in particular has a negative influence on social sustainability and the environment since the clothes it produces are frequently constructed with subpar materials. These ten companies are working to be environmentally and socially sustainable.

10. Zara

By 2022, Zara wants 50% of its items to be from the Join Life line, which uses production methods and raw materials that are less harmful to the environment. All boxes, bags, hangers, and alarms are now recycled and reused by the business. By 2025, Zara also plans to employ only environmentally friendly textiles and products.

9. Afends.

Afends promotes sustainability through their products and clothing, hand-selecting the fibres that have the least negative environmental impact. Afends is aiming to create products that will last a lifetime and never go out of style. The company has been making corn starch-based packaging that is 100% compostable at home since 2014.

8. Plant Faced Clothing

100% vegan apparel company Plant Faced Clothing is dedicated to making ethical and sustainable goods. The items are produced from long-lasting, environmentally friendly materials. For their packaging, Plant Faced Clothing employs 100% recycled paper and water-based inks.

Ninety percent 

This clothing line uses the most environmentally friendly production and distribution practises. Ninety percent don't manufacture a lot of garments to prevent leftover products; one-off items are made and sold in the trash not collected with leftover materials. The clothing is made from eco-friendly fabrics like hemp, organic cotton, natural linen, and tencel.

 

 

5. Lucy & Yak

This New Zealand clothing company produces ethically created clothing and was originally known for their dungarees. Lucy & Yaks newest factory located in India is powered by solar energy panels which means the building is completely sustainable, and all employees are paid a living wage. All packing bags and mailers are created from 100% recycled and biodegradable materials. 

4. Toms

TOMS are a footwear brand, they are known for their ‘one for one campaign’. For every pair of shoes that is purchased by a customer another pair is sent to a child in need. The company is currently working on ways to reduce their effect on the environment, they are now using 100% sustainably cotton and packaging. They are also aiming to use an overall of 80% recycled materials.

3. Patagonia

Patagonia is an American company that produces outdoor clothing. The brand has used 87% recycled in their most recent clothing line, and all cotton used is 100% organically grown. More than 64000 workers are part of Patagonias Fair Trade program. Patagonia is not a part of the fast fashion industry, they create timeless designs and long lasting products.

2. Levi’s

Levi’s are committed to sustainable denim wear. The brand creates products which last a lifetime, their most popular item the 501 Jeans was first created over 150 years ago. Levi’s plan to reduce their water usage by 80% using the Water<Less technique, as well as reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by 25%.

1. Adidas

Adidas have been increasing their sustainability and usage of recycled materials. The brand aims to only use recycled polyester from 2024 onwards to decrease their effect on the environment. Adidas are also set on reducing water consumption in production, 20% of the energy used is renewable, the company is also committed to fair labour

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mud jeans

Mud Jeans are created from sustainably sourced materials, 40% of which are recycled jeans. All products are completely vegan. Over the last 3 years Mud Jeans have saved 300 million litres of water, saved 12000 pairs of jeans from landfills, and because of their efforts in recycling they have avoided 700000 kilos