The signs are clear: sustainability is becoming increasingly important. A growing number of people are looking for ways to reduce their impact on the planet and, as a result, more and more ethical and sustainable fashion brands are emerging to both meet the growing demand and help change the fashion industry for the better. But which clothing brands are ethical? First, here’s what you need to know about what makes a brand ethical in the first place.
What makes an ethical brand?
Simply put, an ethical brand makes sure it positively impacts on people, the planet, and animals.
An ethical brand ensures its workers are treated fairly across the supply chain. This includes policies and practices on child labour, forced labour, worker safety, the right to join a union, and payment of a living wage.
An ethical brand also cares about its use of resources and energy, reducing its carbon emissions, impact on our waterways, as well as using and disposing of chemicals safely.
Finally, an ethical brand uses no or very few animal products, like wool, leather, fur, angora, down feather, shearling, karakul, and exotic animal skin and hair. Ideally, the brand is 100% vegan!
Now that you know what makes an ethical brand, you might decide to shop from companies located in your country or region. Whether it is to support your community at home or reduce your carbon footprint when shopping online, shopping locally has many great benefits.
So if you live in Germany, you might be wondering which clothing brands are ethical. We know how you feel, which is why we compiled this list of eco-friendly and conscious fashion brands from Germany. These 19 brands have all been rated ‘Good’ or ‘Great’ using our first-class methodology and are amongst our favourites.
Not from Germany? Check out our favourite brands from the UK, Europe, LA, the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Italy, London, Switzerland, or Australia and New Zealand.
