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The Good Trade editors endorse products we\u2019ve personally researched, tested, and genuinely love. Learn more about our methodology and business model here<\/a>.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve researched and lived in sustainable fashion for a decade \u2014 these are our top 99 ethical, fair trade, and eco-friendly clothing brands organized by budget.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As we\u2019ve become more conscious about our purchases, we often wonder: Who makes the clothes we wear every day and in what kind of conditions? Documentaries like \u201cThe True Cost<\/a>\u201d shine a light on how the fast fashion<\/a> industry depletes the earth\u2019s resources and leverages labor to pass on a \u201ccheap\u201d cost to the end consumer. Meaning, our spending \u2014 and non-spending \u2014 can either help or work against the people and resources involved in the making of our clothing. Choosing to shop sustainable, and even better secondhand<\/a>, can lessen the drastic impact that fast fashion has on our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why wear sustainable clothing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to shopping for sustainable fashion, you may be surprised by the price tags \u2014 but it\u2019s important to understand these brands are not designed to be consumed at the same rate as fast fashion. Instead, these sustainable fashion brands prioritize eco-friendly practices, ethical production standards, timeless design, and high-quality essentials that never go out of style. Being timeless and well-made means that you can wear these pieces for years longer than fast fashion that requires replacing every season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when we do need to update our wardrobes, we turn to slow fashion<\/a> brands like the 99 sustainable fashion brands listed below. Each fashion brand has made it a central part of its mission to approach garment production in an ethical and transparent way that considers both people and the planet. Many of these ethical clothing brands come with third-party sustainable and ethical certifications<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What certifications should you look for when shopping?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are a few key certifications to keep an eye out for. GOTS<\/a> (Global Organic Textile Standard) is a big one when shopping for organic fabrics \u2014 it means the item is made from at least 70% organic fibers and meets environmental and social standards. Fairtrade<\/a> is another solid one, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for the people who made your clothes. For eco-friendly certifications, OEKO-TEX Standard 100<\/a> is great\u2014it means the fabric has been tested for harmful substances. You might also see certifications like bluesign<\/a>, which focuses on sustainable production practices from start to finish. If a piece has one (or more) of these labels, it’s a good sign you’re buying something that’s better for both you and the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our criteria:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our editors have worn, researched, and tested sustainable clothing for the past ten years. These are 99 brands that meet our rigorous qualifications outlined below. Note that we update this list frequently with emerging favorites so check back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n