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30 Affordable Sustainable Clothing & Accessories Brands for Accessible Conscious Style

March 19, 2021
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Looking at the prices of eco-minded and ethical fashion brands, you might be wondering: where can I find affordable sustainable clothing?

The first thing to consider is that the most sustainable garments are the ones already hanging in your closet! Wearing what you already have more is the best way to reduce your clothing footprint.

And when you do want a new-to-you piece, check out your local thrift store or one of these online secondhand shops first! Shopping pre-loved is a great way to find affordable sustainable clothes.

That said, shopping secondhand is not always accessible or doesn’t always offer what you need, so there may be times that you want to buy a new piece — but without breaking the bank.

While responsible fashion brands will never hit the questionably low prices of fast fashion brands (there’s no way a brand is paying living wages when they charge $5 for a t-shirt), these conscious brands certainly have fair prices for what they are offering.

The reality is that it does typically cost more to source materials in an ecologically responsible way and it will be more expensive to pay garment workers living wages. Consciously-made garments don’t have to cost a fortune, but they will cost more than a latte.

Not sure when it’s the right time to make a conscious fashion purchase? Check out this free Closet Inventory and Budget Template that will help you track what you have, what you want/need, and determine when it’s the right time to make an investment.

Notes: This guide includes affiliate links. Cover image is via Cossac.

Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands

1. Made Trade

This ethical online curated site has an incredible collection of affordable ethical fashion. From dresses and blouses to jewelry and scarves, Made Trade has it all — with a range of price points too. Not only can you filter by price, but you can sort by value, too: Fair Trade, Heritage, Sustainable, Vegan, USA Made, POC-Owned, and/or Women-Owned.

Size Range: XS-6XL

Price range: $- $$$

Check Out Made Trade (US)

2. tonlé

tonlé is a zero waste fashion brand using reclaimed fabrics and utilizing every scrap of fabric in production. The brand’s garments are made using techniques like handwaving, screenprinting, patchwork, and natural dyeing by artisans in Cambodia. Makers work in a collaborative environment and earn living wages + receive benefits.

Size Range: XS-3XL

Price Range: $$

Check Out tonlé

3. PACT

PACT has organic cotton underwear, pajamas, loungewear, and casual apparel for everyone in the family. All of the brand’s pieces are made in Fair Trade Certified factories.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price range: $

Check Out PACT

4. Amour Vert

This stylish sustainable label has a variety of clothing — from workwear to loungewear — in colorful hues and prints. Amour Vert uses low-impact fabrics like modal sourced from sustainably-harvested beechwood and shares the factories/workshops where each piece was made.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price range: $$ – $$$

Check Out Amour Vert (US)

5. For Days

For Days is working to change the linear approach of the fashion industry with their closed-loop model. The affordable sustainable clothing brand designs their clothing with recyclability in mind and buys back their worn clothes. Hopefully, the company will continue their initiatives and expand their upcycled fabric collection.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price: $

Check out For Days (US)

6. TAMGA

TAMGA Designs is an affordable sustainable fashion brand based in Canada using responsibly-sourced cellulose fibers. The label sources only FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified fibers like TENCEL®, Lenzing Modal®, and micro-TENCEL®. Creating both beautifully vibrant prints as well as versatile basics, TAMGA is a wonderful source for conscious fashion you’ll love for years to come.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price Range: $$

Check Out TAMGA (Canada)

7. KNOWN SUPPLY

Just as the same suggests, Krochet Kids specializes in knitwear accessories, but the conscious company has also expanded into clothing and other accessories. I love my cozy winter hat from this brand! For more brands with ethical knitwear, check out Brands with Cozy and Conscious Sweaters.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price range: $

Check Out KNOWN SUPPLY (US)

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8. Patagonia

While largely known for sustainable activewear and jackets, Patagonia actually has quite a selection of clothing as well! The earth-minded brand uses sustainable materials throughout their collections, such as hemp, TENCEL, and organic cotton. Plus, the majority of their products are sewn in Fair Trade Certified factories.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price Range: $$ – $$$

Check Out Patagonia (US)

9. Organic Basics

Organic Basics is a go-to for finding versatile wardrobe staples — or well, basics. The brand continues to expand beyond underwear and t-shirts though, now carrying a variety of affordable sustainable clothing — from pajamas to denim. All of their pieces are made transparently in factories with third-party certifications using eco fabrics like Tencel and recycled wool.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price Range: $$

Check Out Organic Basics (Denmark)

10. ABLE

Fair trade fashion brand ABLE began with selling scarves and is now a full-fledged apparel and accessories brand with ethically-made clothing, bags, shoes, and jewelry. In an unprecedented move towards transparency, the brand publishes the lowest wages in their supply chain.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price Range: $$

Check Out ABLE (US)

11. Kotn

Kotn has elegant minimalist pieces — from tees to knitwear — made ethically and sustainably. The conscious label works directly with farms to source their cotton, which ensures higher (and more reliable) wages for farmers while keeping prices low for shoppers.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price Range: $ – $$

Check Out Kotn (Canada)

12. Alternative Apparel

The casual pieces from Alternative Apparel are made from responsible fabrics like organic cotton and post-consumer recycled polyester. The brand also sources from mostly WRAP-certified factories and ensures all of their suppliers follow the Fair Labor Association Workplace Code of Conduct standards.

Size Range: XS-XXL

Price range: $

Check Out Alternative Apparel (US)

13. Girlfriend

Girlfriend is a sustainable activewear brand best known for their sports bras and leggings made from recycled plastic bottles. The brand also has super comfy sweats and unisex outerwear, all made from organic and recycled fibers. Once you’ve worn out your Girlfriend pieces, you can send them back to the brand to be recycled into new garments through their “reGirlfriend” program.

Size Range: XXS-6XL

Price Range: $$

Check Out Girlfriend (US)

14. Toad&Co

In addition to using eco fabrics like organic cotton, hemp, and Tencel, Toad&Co’s outdoor apparel and everyday clothing is built to last. The brand has partnered with the Renewal Workshop to repair worn Toad&Co and give it a second life.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price range: $$

Check Out Toad&Co (US)

15. Threads 4 Thought

This affordable sustainable clothing brand uses conscious fabrics such as Lenzing Modal, organic cotton, and recycled nylon. Additionally, Threads4Thought’s factories minimize water use and follow other sustainability practices. The brand is committed to further improvement as well.

Size Range: XS-2XL

Price range: $

Check Out Threads 4 Thought (US)

16. Beaumont Organic

This UK affordable sustainable clothing brand has simple, effortless tops, jackets, knits, bottoms, and dresses. Beaumont Organic uses eco-friendly materials such as linen and organic cotton.

Size Range: XS-L

Price range: ££

Check Out Beaumont Organic (UK)

17. People Tree

This UK brand was a pioneer in the ethical fashion movement, bringing fair trade fashion to the marketplace over 26 years ago! The World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and Fairtrade Foundation accredited company also has some serious style with flowy dresses and feminine blouses.

Size Range: UK 8-16

Price range: £ – ££

Check Out People Tree (UK)

18. Thought Clothing

Designing simple silhouettes with vibrant prints, Thought’s clothing is timeless but far from dull. This affordable sustainable fashion brand uses natural and eco-minded fabrics (like certified organic cotton) and ensures ethical working conditions.

Size Range: UK 6-18

Price range: £

Check Out Thought Clothing (UK)

19. Cossac

On a mission to create fashion with strong aesthetics and ethics, Cossac’s affordable sustainable clothing is made in family-run, GOTS-certified factories in Portugal. Cossac’s contemporary garments are also made from sustainable materials such as organic cotton, Tencel, and modal.

Size Range: S-L

Price range: €€

Check Out Cossac (Spain)

20. Mayamiko

Mayamiko’s vibrant clothing is made by artisans in various countries around the world working in safe conditions and earning living wages. The majority of Mayamiko’s garments are made in a solar-powered workshop in Malawi.

Size Range: S-L

Price range: ££

Check Out Mayamiko (UK)

21. Bibico

Bibiko is a UK-based affordable ethical fashion brand with simple tops, skirts, dresses, and knitwear made by trusted suppliers from natural materials. The brand also partners with two WFTO fair trade cooperatives for their fair trade collection.

Size Range: UK 8-16

Price range: ££

Check Out Bibico (UK)

22. Jan ‘n June

This German label was founded on the idea that affordable fashion doesn’t need to come at the cost of people or planet. Jan ‘n June sources from family-run or certified factories within Europe (and forbids subcontracting) and uses conscious fabrics like organic cotton and lyocell.

Size Range: XS-XL

Price range: €€

Check Out Jan ‘n June (Germany)

23. Komodo

Founded in 1988, Komodo was early on the sustainable fashion scene. Today, Komodo continues to create quality garments from eco-friendly fabrics such as Tencel, linen, hemp, and organic cotton. The brand’s pieces are made in small or medium-sized family-run factories that have third-party certifications and/or undergo independent audits.

Size Range: UK 8-14

Price range: ££

Check Out Komodo (UK)

24. Noctu

Noctu has simple, sustainable sleepwear for adults and kids made from Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton. The brand’s eco-conscious loungewear/pajamas are made in the UK.

Size Range: S-L

Price range: £

Check Out Noctu (UK)

Affordable Sustainable Shoe & Accessory Brands

25. Nisolo

Committed to paying fair, living wages, Nisolo has joined fellow ethical fashion band ABLE in publishing the lowest wages in their supply chain. Beyond wages, the B-Corp also ensures makers work in safe conditions and receive benefits. While Nisolo does not use only eco materials, their jewelry is made from upcycled brass.

Price Range: $ – $$$

Check Out Nisolo

26. Etiko

Etiko’s casual sustainable sneakers are made from Fairtrade-certified organic cotton canvas, FSC-certified rubber, and non-toxic dyes. The brand also sources from Fairtrade-certified factories.

Price range: $$

Check Out Etiko

27. Conscious Step

Socks are an essential basic in our wardrobes — and they can be an affordable way to dip our toes into sustainable fashion, too. Organic and Fairtrade-certified cotton socks from Conscious Step start at $34.95 for a 3-pack and $1 from each and every pair of socks goes to a nonprofit organization. 

Price Range: $ 

Check Out Conscious Step

28. Saola

Saola creates sustainable footwear using cork, recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton, as well as innovative materials like banana fibers and Hevea milk.

Price Range: $$

Check Out Saola (France; also has US site)

29. MULXIPLY

MULXIPLY’s contemporary jewelry and accessories are made collaboratively with artisans in Nepal using heritage crafts. As MULXIPLY details on their site, this partnership elevates these artisans handicrafts and “has empowered these artists to share their craft and economically impact their communities.”

Price range: $ – $$

Check Out MULXIPLY

30. Terra Thread

Terra Thread is a brand of GOTS organic and Fair Trade certified bags and accessories. They have totes, duffle bags, weekender bags, small pouches, backpacks, laptop sleeves and more at affordable price points.

Price range: $

Check Out Terra Thread

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