If you live in the US and want to shop more ethically, we compiled a list of 43 local and sustainable brands just for you.
Reduce your impact by supporting local brands
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important and more and more people are trying to reduce their impact on the planet. As a result, a growing number of ethical and sustainable fashion brands are starting to emerge to both meet the demand and help change the fashion industry for the better. So if you live in the USA, 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 sustainable clothing brands from the USA. These 41 conscious brands have all been rated “Good” or “Great” using our first-class methodology and are amongst our favourites. American-made, organic, vegan, female-founded, Fair Trade. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered!
Not from the USA or want to go more specific? Check out our favourite brands from:
- LA and New York
- Canada
- Europe (and more specifically from Spain and Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark, and Switzerland)
- the UK (and brands from London)
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.
You now know what to look for to determine whether a brand is ethical or not. And you also might decide to shop from brands 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.
Keep reading to discover some of the most ethical clothing brands from the US.
