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17 Mar
woman of colour wearing sustainable asymmetrical black crop bra by LONDRE

The 13 Most Ethical and Sustainable Brands from Canada

Based in Canada and keen to support local ethical brands? Discover the 13 best sustainable fashion brands from Canada below.

Reduce your impact by supporting local brands

There’s no denying it: sustainability is becoming increasingly important. More and more people are trying to reduce their impact on the planet and, as a result, a growing number of ethical and sustainable fashion brands are arising to both meet the demand and help change the fashion industry for the better. But which clothing brands are ethical? First, let’s learn about what makes a brand ethical in the first place.

What makes an ethical brand?

Long story short, 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 to look for to determine whether a brand is ethical or not, you might decide to shop from companies located in your country or region. Whether it is to support your local communities or reduce your carbon footprint when shopping online, shopping locally has many great benefits.

So if you live in Canada, 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 Canada. These 13 brands have all been rated “Good” or “Great” using our first-class methodology and are amongst our favourites.

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Our favourite ethical and sustainable brands from Canada

TAMGA Designs

Rated: Great
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TAMGA Designs – Basics

Soft and sustainable basic tees, dresses, and skirts in colourful hues. Exclusive 10% off basics with code GOODFOR10. (Ends: 31 JUL)

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Someone sitting by the ocean wearing a long floral dress ethically made by TAMGA Designs.

TAMGA Designs – Bottoms

Statement skirts and pants to complete your sustainable summer wardrobe. Exclusive 10% off bottoms with code GOODFOR10. (Ends: 31 JUL)

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Someone standing in a cobbled lane wearing a green loose floral print eco top by TAMGA Designs.

TAMGA Designs – Tops

Flattering tops with thoughtful details, available in sizes XS-2XL. Exclusive 10% off tops with code GOODFOR10. (Ends: 31 JUL)

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TAMGA Designs – Dresses

Twirl-worthy floral dresses crafted from botanic fibres and eco dyes. Exclusive 10% off dresses with code GOODFOR10. (Ends: 31 JUL)

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TAMGA Designs is out to prove how colourful and exciting sustainable fashion can be, serving up gorgeous, flowy designs that will glide you into warmer weather with poise and grace. TAMGA offers a range of tops, skirts, dresses, and accessories made from 100% Micro TENCEL® and LENZING™ ECOVERO™. You can find the full range of this Canadian brand in sizes XS-2XL.

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tentree

Rated: Good

Canadian brand tentree believes big change starts small. Small as in bringing your reusable bag to the grocery store, making fewer, more thoughtful purchases, and choosing to purchase sustainably when you do. The brand plants ten trees for every item purchased to help regenerate ecosystems and provide planting jobs in communities around the world, and has already planted over 65 million trees.

All tentree’s products are created with an Earth-First approach, meaning they're made in fair, safe working conditions, and constructed using only sustainably sourced and recycled materials. tentree’s super comfy fabrics and easy wardrobe staples are typically available from XS to XL.

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The Good Tee

Rated: Great
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Canadian brand The Good Tee is on a mission to be a positive example of responsibly made basics for the whole family, and strives to humanise the fashion industry. Find its range in sizes XS-2XL.

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Thesus (Alice + Whittles)

Rated: Good
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Thesus favours transparency, ethical manufacturing practices and sustainable materials as a means of creating long-lasting, positive change. Find the boots in EU sizes 36-46.

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Franc

Rated: Good

Franc is a Canadian brand that makes basics so you can enjoy a complete wardrobe built on timeless essentials. The brand ranks 'Good' on all fronts: it uses eco-friendly materials, pays a living wage and uses no animal products. Find most products in sizes XS to 3XL.

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Meemoza

Rated: Good
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Casual and vintage-inspired clothing for men and women, manufactured in Montreal, Canada.

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LONDRĖ

Rated: Good

LONDRĖ is a Canadian minimalist sustainable swimwear brand making pieces from recycled plastic bottles. So far, LONDRĖ has recycled 90,000 plastic bottles from the streets and beaches of Taiwan! Looking to create the smallest impact possible, all water used in the brand’s process is able to be reused and recycled. The brand is also creating positive change in our global community, using the business to raise awareness and funds for women's health and environmental initiatives, donating over $10,000 to organizations such as Amazon Watch and the Yellow Hammer Fund. Swoon!

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Kotn

Rated: Good

Offers

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Kotn – Bath

Crafted from the finest Egyptian cotton and handweaving techniques, Kotn's new collection of bath towels is designed to add luxury and intention to every day—transforming routine into ritual. Buy 2 save 15%, buy 3+ save 20%. (Ends: 18 JUL)

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Kotn – Underwear

A little bit of luxury for your everyday. While quantities last, mix and match any three underwear tops or bottoms for $30. (Ends: 18 JUL)

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Kotn – Womenswear and Menswear

This isn’t just a sale. It’s a thank you. For a limited time, save up to 70% off seasonal styles. Up to 70% off womenswear and menswear. (Ends: 31 JUL)

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Certified B Corp Kotn is based in Canada and works with local NGOs on the ground at the Nile Delta to provide every child in their farming communities with quality education, and to help close the gap of low literacy rates amongst communities. With every purchase, not only will you adorn a beautifully made shirt, but also help fund school infrastructure, materials, and salaries for teachers. Find Kotn in sizes XS-2XL.

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Free Label

Rated: Good

Free Label brings basics back that don’t come at a cost to the environment or undermining of human rights. This Canadian based label creates pieces locally in both Toronto and Vancouver to support the local economy and to ensure pieces are made ethically. It creates comfortable clothing from natural fibres including organic cotton, linen, and bamboo.

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Unbelts

Rated: Good

Unbelts was founded with two goals in mind: helping you feel great in your jeans, but also creating quality jobs for every single person along the supply chain. Unbelts creates stretch belts that make pants fit perfectly without bumps or gaps.

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NORDEN

Rated: Good

Canada-based NORDEN creates stylish and functional performance outerwear from recycled plastic.

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Good for Sunday

Rated: Good

Good for Sunday is a Canadian clothing brand that is focused on creating ethical garments that are timeless and effortless in nature.

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Wuxly Movement

Rated: Good
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Offers

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Wuxly – Fleece

Ethically made in Canada from 100% recycled polyester fleece, it’s Wuxly's sustainable take on an outerwear staple. Exclusive 15% off with code GOODONYOU15. (Ends: 27 JUL)

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Wuxly Movement is a Canadian brand that produces outerwear designed to be a unique combination of tech-based and recycled materials for elite performance. Drawing on Canada's heritage in quality manufacturing, the founder saw an opportunity to innovate using sustainable materials all while peacefully leaving animals out of the equation! Find the range in 2XS-3XL.

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Editor's note

Feature image via LONDRĖ, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world's most comprehensive ratings of fashion brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. Use the directory to search thousands of rated brands. To support our work, we may earn a commission on sales made using our offer codes or affiliate links.

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