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50 Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands

Cheap Sustainable Clothing Brands

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Ethical fashion often means spending more money due to fair labor and wages, local manufacturing, organic and recycled materials, etc. 

So, the question is – are there ethical fashion brands that are both affordable & eco-friendly? You bet!

After researching, I found many affordable, sustainable clothing brands that offer unique pieces from $50 to $100.

Investing in high-quality clothes will ensure you wear them for years while supporting a much-needed ethical movement in the fashion industry.

Below, you can find a list of 50 cheaper & ethical clothing brands; I will categorize the brands by country, but most of these are shipping worldwide, so check the full list.

Let’s begin! 


Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands In The US:


1. Kotn

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women & men’s fashion
Price range: $24 – $82
About: Kotn is a sustainable fashion brand that’s B Certified Corporation. They manufacture primarily in Egypt and Portugal. The brand works with certified facilities that guarantee fair wages, equal opportunity, safe conditions, and zero forced or child labor. They ship plastic-free and use materials like Egyptian cotton and TENCEL™ Lyocell.

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2. CHNGE 

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Unisex streetwear fashion
Price range: $31 – $74
About: CHNGE clothing is produced at a Fairtrade Factory, ensuring social insurance, health service options, and double pay for overtime. Each t-shirt made of organic cotton saves 500 gallons of water compared to a conventional cotton t-shirt. The delivery packaging is 100% post-consumer recycled paper, but the products inside are wrapped in poly bags made from recycled plastic.

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3. Everlane

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s & men’s fashion
Price range: $28 – $78 
About: Everlane makes its clothing in factories that assure fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe environmental practices. Their goal is to eliminate all virgin plastic from their supply chain by 2021 and move towards 100% organic cotton by 2023.

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They have some pricier items, but you can also find plenty of affordable clothing pieces. A downside is that they still use animal-derived materials like silk, wool, cashmere, and leather.


4. Fair Indigo

Based in: the US
Shipping: the US
Product range: Women’s & men’s casual basics
Price range: $34 – $59
About: Fair Indigo is growing its organic Pina cotton in Peru, where they manufacture their clothing. Pima cotton is significantly softer, stronger, and long-lasting. It resists pilling, shrinking, and disintegrating in your laundry. Fair Indigo doesn’t use animal products or by-products in clothing production.

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The dyes they use are Standard 100 by Oeko-tex, one of the best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances.


5. Known Supply

Based in: the US
Shipping: International  
Product range: Women & men’s basics
Price range: $35 – $65
About: Known Supply is a B-certified company that partners with Fair Trade Certified™ to ensure fair wages and ethical working conditions. They use GOTS Certified organic cotton for nearly everything. The manufacturing is mainly in India, Peru, and Uganda. All of their factories are written on their website. You can also type the name found on your product to see who made your clothing.

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6. Tentree

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s & men’s essentials and activewear
Price range: $30 – $88
About: Tentree makes comfy, eco-friendly essentials using sustainable materials, like Tencel (wood pulp fiber), recycled polyester, organic cotton, and hemp. Their manufacturing is ethical, the products are created in safe working conditions, and workers are paid living wages. You can read my full review on tentree here.

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tentree shirt & pants

7. Soul Flower

Based in: the US
Shipping: International shipping 
Product range: Women, men & kids ethical clothing. Boho style & Yoga Pants
Price range: $26 – $60
About: Soul Flower offers basics made with organic cotton, recycled fibers, and low-impact dyes. Everything is made in the US or fair trade, and the brand gives back to various earth-friendly organizations. Soul Flower has strict environmental standards in its production, and it is Green America Certified Business and Fair Trade Certified.

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8. For Days

Based in: the US
Shipping: the US
Product range: Women, men & kids basics. Minimal & simple designs
Price range: $14 – $89
About: For Days works with organic and recycled materials, and its factories are SMETA certified (ethical audit methodology encompasses all aspects of responsible business practice). In addition, the dyes that they use are Cradle to Cradle certified (globally recognized measure of safer, more sustainable products).

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9. Fair Trade Winds

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s fashion
Price range: $38 – $78
About: Fair Trade Winds uses reused, reclaimed, and recycled materials to preserve the environment. They work with 150 artisan organizations in 57 countries worldwide. The clothing pieces are made by women earning a fair wage, and the company fights against human trafficking and child labor. They reuse shipping materials, including boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, etc.

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10. WEAR PACT

Based in: the US
Shipping: International  
Product range: Women, men & kids basics
Price range: $35 – $110 
About: All Pact clothing is made with organic cotton, saving vast amounts of water and using no toxic chemicals. They partner with Fair Trade Certified™ factories to ensure safe working conditions, support local communities, and protect the environment. Pact uses recycled paperboard, cardboard boxes, and biodegradable plastic for orders.

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11. Threads 4 Thought

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women, men & kids basics. Home goods
Price range: $28 – $118
About: Threads 4 Thought produces affordable, ethical clothing. They support sustainable initiatives and use only sustainable materials, like Lenzing Modal (from the bark of beech trees), organic cotton & recycled polyester. They also work with factories with the highest industry certifications, ensuring rigorous ethical standards.

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Threads 4 Thought has various affordable clothing pieces, below and around $50; some are on the pricier side (around $100). If you catch their Warehouse sale, you can find many discounted clothing items at great prices. 


12. Able Clothing

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s apparel, jewelry, shoes
Price range: $50 – $150
About: Able is an affordable, ethical clothing brand, making ethical and affordable staples for your wardrobe. They are a B-certified corporation, and each piece is thoughtfully designed to last you a lifetime. If anything happens to the product, ABLE offers a lifetime guarantee.

 

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They also offer size swaps on selected styles, which means if your body changes for any reason, they will exchange the item for any size to meet your needs. As for delivery, they ship in recycled paper & plastic packaging.


13. Wear Well

Based in: the US
Shipping: the US
Product range: Women’s apparel, jewelry, shoes, accessories
Price range: $30 – $150
About: Wear Well uses organic materials, deadstock fabrics, and non-toxic and natural dyes for their clothing. They are committed to reducing their impact further by manufacturing in carbon-neutral factories, with various zero waste practices. The brand is B-certified and a member of 1% For The Planet.

 

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14. Happy Earth Apparel

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s & men’s apparel. Outdoor designs & activewear.
Price range: $35 – $65
About: Happy Earth makes apparel using organic cotton, sustainable cork, and reclaimed materials. With every sold product, they give back to create positive change. The brand is Certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet, 100% carbon neutral, and Fair Trade.

 

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15. Carve Designs

Based in: the US
Shipping: the US & Canada
Product range: Women’s tops, bottoms, swimwear & accessories 
Price range: $50 – $100
About: 95% of Carve Designs are made with sustainable materials, like coconut husks, recycled plastic, and organic cotton. The brand is a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition – an industry’s leading alliance for sustainable production.

 

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While Carve Designs is more pricey, they have a fantastic Sale section, where you can find great sustainable clothing pieces for very affordable prices. In addition, the delivery packaging is 100% compostable.


16. Girlfriend

Based on: the US
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women’s activewear & swimsuit. Men’s tops & bottoms.
Price range: $30 – $100
About: Girlfriend Collective uses sustainable materials like recycled PET plastic and ECONYL®, plus their colorful designs are made with eco-friendly dyes. They have ReGirlfriend program, where you can send back any old torn, worn, or stained Girlfriend pieces to be upcycled into new ones.

 

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Girlfriend’s factory is certified by Social Accountability International – SA8000 and has a Code of Conduct covering all ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles.


17. Wolven Threads

Based on: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s activewear & swimsuit. Men’s tops & bottoms
Price range: $30 – $100
About: Wolven Threads uses OEKO-Tex Certified Recycled P.E.T. Their activewear and swimwear are ethically made in China, and their tees and dresses are all ethically made in Los Angeles.

 

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Wolven Threads are also members of 1% For The Planet, Carbon neutral certified, and Oeko-tex standard 100. In 2021, they launched Wolven Pre-loved, where you can buy or sell worn Wolven pieces for cheap.


18. Yes And 

Based in: the US & India
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women’s apparel
Price range: $30 – $90
About: Yes And uses only organic and sustainable fibers, like TENCEL™ Lyocell and organic cotton. They are committed to fair wages, and everything they make is fair trade. Additionally, every purchase plants a tree. Yes And created a marketplace where you can buy and sell pre-loved Yes And items at affordable prices.

 

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19. Groceries Apparel

Based on: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s apparel
Price range: $40 – $100
About: Groceries Apparel uses eco-friendly materials like organic cotton and dyes the clothing using food scraps, such as avocado pits, carrot tops, pomegranate peels, onion skins, etc. They manufacture all of the products in Los Angeles, a low-risk country for labor abuse. Finally, they support local US jobs, fair wages, fair conditions, and fair treatment across their supply chain.

 

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20. La Relaxed

Based on: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s apparel. Dresses, tops, bottoms & sweatshirts.
Price range: $35 – $100
About: La Relaxed creates sustainable clothing using deadstock fabrics and natural fibers. The brand designs and makes La Relaxed in Los Angeles under one roof, which helps to reduce its carbon footprint. In addition, La Relaxed has a Code of Conduct that covers all ILO Four Fundamental Freedoms principles, including payment of a living wage.

 

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21. Vetta  

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s and menswear
Price range: £50 – £100
About: Vetta’s concept is to help you create mini capsule wardrobes of 5 versatile items that make 30 different outfits. They offer many different styles, but you can also build your individual capsule. Vetta’s mission is to show that a capsule wardrobe doesn’t have to be boring, and with just a couple of pieces, you can create unique outfits effortlessly.

 

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What I also love about the brand is that most pieces are extremely versatile and convertible. For example, reversible skirts and dresses, a skirt that turns into short pants, a skirt/dress combo, etc.

The ethical fashion brand uses only sustainable fabrics and works with responsible factories that pay workers fairly, protect their rights, and offer a safe working environment.


22. Made Trade

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Male & female clothing
Price range: $60 – $100
Certifications: 1% for the Planet
About: Made Trade focuses on sustainability by collecting raw materials in the most earth-friendly ways. Made Trade’s goals are to work with certified fair trade brands that provide safe working conditions and anti-poverty wages. The brand focuses on using upcycled plastics and reclaimed materials and offers a variety of vegan products.

 

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23. Sotela

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Female staples
Price range: $80 – $100
About: Sotela believes that well-designed clothing doesn’t have to compromise people or the planet. Because of this, they make sustainable clothing for women, using eco-friendly fabrics, such as linen, Tencel, and modal. Their pieces are handmade from start to finish at their studio in California. While Sotela is pricier, they have a “Sale” section with some fantastic & affordable pieces. 

 

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24. Reformation

Based in: the US
Shipping: International
Product range: Female clothing & shoes
Price range:  $80 – $120
About: Reformation’s mission is to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. While the brand is a bit pricier, they have amazing offers for around $100 (especially if you catch their yearly sale). Reformation uses low-impact dyes and makes clothing using low-impact materials, deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage clothing fabrics. The brand calculates & reduces its overall environmental impact yearly, and its goal is to become 100% Climate Positive by 2025.

 

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Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands In The UK:


25. Plant Faced Clothing

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide
Price range: £25 – £64
Product range: Unisex streetwear fashion & designs
About: Plant Faced Clothing is a UK-based affordable, sustainable clothing brand that offers an ethical alternative to streetwear fashion. Their range has vegan-inspired designs, tees, shirts, crop tops, hoodies & bottoms. About 90% of their products are made from sustainable fabrics like organic cotton or recycled plastics. 

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The clothing is manufactured in Fair Wear or WRAP-certified facilities, which ensures that all employees are paid a fair wage and work acceptable hours in a safe working environment. 

Each month, the brand sends funds to its tree planting partner, Eden Reforestation, to plant 1 tree for each item sold. 


26. Noctu

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Women, men & kids apparel. Home goods.
Price range: £35 – £70
About: Noctu makes apparel using GOTS-certified organic cotton. The GOTS certification ensures that the cotton is 100% organic & pesticide free and that workers under GOTS-approved cotton farming have strict guidelines for fair trade. Everything in their collection is made using 100% organic cotton, and it is made in the UK.

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27. Rapanui 

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s & men’s basics.
Price range: £19 – £55
About: Rapanui is a cheap, sustainable clothing brand committed to making products just with organic cotton. At the end of its life, you can send the piece of clothing back to them so they can re-make it into something new!

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Another cool feature is that you can create your custom sustainable t-shirt by uploading your preferred design.

The brand shares an excellent video showing the step-by-step process of creating clothing pieces. Check the 2-minute video here.


28. Monkee Genes

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide  
Product range: Women, men & kids basics
Price range: £25 – £80
About: Monkee Genes produces clothing pieces across Turkey, Indonesia, India & Pakistan in ethical factories. The jeans are made from recycled fabric from old jeans. The dyes are non-toxic and safe for everyone involved in the supply chain.

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The products are vegan, and the brand strives to use Fairtrade and organic materials whenever possible.


29. Nomads Clothing

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women & men’s basics
Price range: £28 – £65
About: Nomads Clothing is GOTS certified, meaning that all products contain 70% (or more) organic fiber content. The manufacturing happens in India, in fair trade factories, with appropriate working conditions. The brand supports charities like TAMWED (helping to overcome poverty in India) & Newlife (for disabled children).

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Nomads Clothing works only with natural fibers, like organic cotton, viscose, Lyocell (plant-based fiber made from sustainably harvested tree pulp), and LENZING ECOVERO (sustainable wood pulp).


30. Monsoon

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International (*delays due to Brexit)
Product range: Women’s fashion
Price range: £25 – £75
About: Monsoon doesn’t sell only sustainably made fashion items, but they have a sustainable clothing collection called SEW. The range is created with sustainable fabrics, such as responsibly sourced organic cotton and LENZING ECOVERO – a better alternative to viscose.

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Look for their “SEW SUSTAINABLE” collection to find only eco-friendly pieces. They have a recycling initiative where you can donate unwanted Monsoon clothes. These items will be donated to charity to be sold or recycled.


31. Hemp and Hope

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women’s Fashion & Hemp bags 
Price range: £36 – £47
About: Hemp & Hope is a sustainable fashion brand founded in 2019. The designs are created in Scotland, and the UK, then made in Nepal, with hemp harvested, and spun in Baglung and Bajura Villages in the Himalayan mountains. It is then sent to Kathmandu and Pokhara to be made into garments.

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Hemp is a unique material because it produces 3x as much yield per acre as cotton and uses less than half the water. It is also 8 times stronger than cotton and only takes 3-4 months to grow back fully!


32. Lucy and Yak

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Unisex. Dungarees, Dresses, Tops, T-Shirts, Trousers, Shorts, Skirts
Price range: £18 – £65
About: Lucy and Yak are passionate about getting closer to their supply chain, paying living wages, and using only sustainable materials and safe dyes. They produce most of the clothing in India and some in Turkey & the UK.

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98% of their fabrics are organic or recycled, and all the dyes are safe, with Oeko-tex & Gots Standards.

They try to reduce fabric waste by selling imperfect pieces on their website and Depop Marketplace


33. People Tree

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s apparel. Jewelry.
Price range: €30 – €100+
About: Tree People Collections use organic cotton and TENCEL™ Lyocell, using traditional artisan skills such as hand weaving, hand knitting, hand embroidery, and hand block printing. They have various certifications guaranteeing People Tree’s dedication to fair trade principles, wages, working conditions, environmental practices, and gender equality.

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They also have a People Tree Outlet, where you can find many affordable pieces.


34. Nobody’s Child 

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide  
Product range: Women’s fashion
Price range: £20 – £65
About: In 2020, Nobody’s Child made goals of becoming a more responsible brand. Currently, they are working on increasing the use of responsible fabrics in their range to 90%. Their goal is to eliminate and reduce textile waste and to switch to only responsibly sourced fabrics. 

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The brand is committed to tracing every step of its clothing supply chain, from raw material to manufacturing. 

They work with suppliers that meet or exceed the Conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

They use plastic packaging for their clothes, which is a downside. I emailed them about it, but they don’t intend to switch to plastic-free packaging.


35. Glass Onion

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s & men’s apparel
Price range: £10 – £100
About: Glass Onion process up to 20,000 kg of second-hand clothes weekly and save pieces from landfill. They have an in-house remade factory that recycles damaged and unwanted clothes and transforms them into something new that you can wear again.

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Their goal is to break the linear line of fast fashion by recycling clothing and textiles before they reach a landfill. For more similar choices, check my article for more sustainable & second-hand online stores.


36. Thought Clothing 

Based in: the UK
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Apparel for men and women
Price range: $40 – $60
About: Thought clothing makes sustainably sourced and crafted clothing using materials like bamboo, organic cotton, and hemp fabrics. They have a vegan-certified collection, pay their employees fair wages, and provide decent working conditions. In addition, they donate clothing to charities that prevent clothing from going to landfills.

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37. Ninety Percent

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Sustainable womenswear and menswear
Price range: £50 – £100
About: Ninety Percent is a London-based sustainable womenswear and menswear label that shares 90% of its distributable profits between charitable causes and those who make its collection happen. They make their sustainable clothing using eco-friendly fibers like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and alternatives to conventional viscose.

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38. Beaumont Organic

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Women’s clothing
Price range: $80 – $100
About: Beaumont Organic is an eco-friendly women’s clothing brand. There are no pesticides, chemicals, or GMO seeds present during production. Beaumont Organic has a contemporary British style, and they manufacture in Portugal, where they pay fair wages and provide safe working conditions.

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39. Mayamiko

Based in: the UK
Shipping: International
Product range: Female clothing
Price range: $80 – $100
About: Mayamiko has a “zero waste policy” that ensures all scrap fabric gets turned into something. The brand is continually trying to find new ways of reducing its impact. For example, they use solar power, and locally sourced materials, like organic cotton and deadstock. While it is pricier, Mayamiko has a ‘Last change’ section with discounted pieces and a Resale page, where you can buy pre-loved items at much more affordable prices.

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Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands Worldwide:


40. Honest Basics

Based in: Germany 
Shipping: Worldwide (except the UK)
Product range: Women & men basics. Simple designs
Price range: €14 – €39
About: Honest Basics aims to make sustainable fashion accessible by keeping prices low. They don’t compromise on quality and use only organic materials. Honest Basics provides safe working conditions and stable income for over 5,000 people. Find more about their production and goals here.

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41. Armed Angels

Based in: Europe (Germany)
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women & men’s apparel
Price range: $60 – $80
Discount code: 10€ OFF your first order
About: Armed Angels is an ethical clothing brand offering contemporary designs made of sustainable materials such as organic cotton, organic linen, recycled polyester, Lenzing Modal, and Tencel. Armed Angels is a member of The Fair Wear Foundation, an international initiative that aims to improve working conditions across the globe. 

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42. Nu-In

Based in: Europe
Shipping: International shipping
Product range: Women’s fashion. Minimal & classy designs
Price range: €24 – €69+
About: Nu-In’s goal is to have the lowest possible environmental impact with every decision they make. The brand uses recycled organic materials, upcycled garments, plastic-free packaging, etc.

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They work with a few factories in Turkey and Portugal, which are also committed to sustainable development within the fashion industry.

Each factory invests in clean energy and innovative methods to reduce waste while providing humane working conditions and paychecks.


43. Laagam 

Based in: Spain, Europe
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women’s On-demand fashion
Price range: €28 – €69
About: Based in Barcelona and founded in 2017, Laagam’s mission is to produce what people have previously ordered. That way, there is no waste, and the footprint is minimized. Their try to lower their environmental impact by having no stock, producing locally & being vegan-certified and carbon-neutral. 

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They ensure high quality, fair working conditions, and supply chain transparency.

While Laagam isn’t perfect, their on-demand model is a significant step since the production of clothes has the most significant impact on the planet.


44. Alohas 

Based in: Spain
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: On-demand footwear, womenswear, and swimwear
Price range:  €50 – €120 
About: Alohas is a sustainable clothing brand that makes shoes and clothes on demand, which is beneficial for the environment because it helps to create zero waste, reduces carbon emissions, and fights overproduction due to pre-orders. Because they produce locally, it is easy to visit manufacturing facilities regularly and ensure prime labor conditions and careful craftsmanship. They also make vegan-friendly shoes made of plant-based leather.

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45. Le Buns

Based in: Australia
Shipping: International
Product range: Female everyday essentials, intimates, and swimwear 
Price range: $40 – $60
Discount code: ALMOSTZEROWASTE15 for 15% off
About: LE BUNS offers a simple but beautiful collection of everyday female essentials. LE BUNS uses plant-based fabrics that are cruelty-free & vegan. They ship in recycled paper or home compost-grade mailer bags. For every pair of Organic Cotton Underwear sold, LE BUNS donates a pair for women in need throughout Australia.

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46. Afends

Based in: Australia
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women’s & men’s apparel and accessories.
Price range: $40 – $100+
About: Afends is driven by environmental and social impacts. They strive to do what’s best for people and the planet. They make durable, eco-friendly apparel that will last a lifetime. In addition, they ensure their brand’s quality, environmental management, sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical standards by GOTS, OCS 100, and OCS Blended certifications.

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47. No Nasties

Based in: India
Shipping: International
Product range: Women & men basics. Dresses, t-shirts, and shirts
Price range: €25 – €73
About: No Nasties is an organic, fair trade, vegan, carbon-neutral clothing brand based in Goa, India. The range is small, and the designs are casual, with a universal fit. The brand plants a tree for every order, and each order is shipped in a recycled cardboard box, completely plastic-free!

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48. IKKIVI  

Based in: India
Shipping: Worldwide
Product range: Women, men & kids basics
Price range: €22 – €80+
About: IKKIVI offers handcrafted, organic, and vegan fashion pieces from independent designers from India at fantastic prices. IKKIVI encourages conscious consumption and ensures living wages and safe working conditions. You can see all the designers here

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While there are more expensive items, look at their “UNDER $70” to find plenty of cheaper and affordable pieces. 


49. Second-hand clothing

Second-hand shopping is probably the most sustainable choice because it will take something out of the waste stream.

Second-hand shopping also reduces the demand for new products, promotes a circular economy, and saves money.  

And even if you buy “unsustainable brands,” it is still better because it isn’t something new, and you will save an item from going to the landfill. 

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Image from Wearecow.com

You can check for local second-hand stores, but there are MANY second-hand online stores, too! Feel free to check out my article with 39 thrift shops for second-hand clothes.


50. Renting clothes

Renting clothes is a great eco-friendly option, perfect for those special occasion garments you need once or twice a year. 

The rental stores below work more or less like that:

  1. You will get the garments straight to you in a reusable bag. 
  2. After you use it, you will return it.
  3. The item will be responsibly dry-cleaned and then – reused by someone else.
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Image from Hurrcollective.com

You can also buy the pre-loved items, but know the price will be higher.

  • Rent The Runway – Based in the US, Rent The Runway allows you to rent unique pieces using its massive directory of brands and styles. 
  • Mud Jeans – Based in Europe, Mud Jeans allows you to either rent or buy various eco-friendly jeans. You can rent them monthly for as cheap as €9.95. 
  • Hurr Collective – Based in the UK, Hur Collective offers many clothing rentals. 

Sum up

As you can see, there are many affordable but sustainable clothing options.

The truth is that building an ethical wardrobe isn’t an overnight process. You can gradually start building your eco-friendly wardrobe by:

  • Purchasing clothing items from ethical & sustainable brands
  • Shop second-hand whenever possible
  • Rent clothes for special occasions 
  • Declutter your wardrobe & find your style
  • Only buy what you truly need & will wear
  • Avoid buying from unethical fast fashion brands

Did I miss a cool & affordable, sustainable brand? Let me know in the comments below!


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