Ten ethical and sustainable brands
Today in this article I am going to introduce ten ethical and sustainable brands. How could we have an impact? How could we help our futur?
"A small step for man a big step for humanity"
1. Levi's
From growing the cotton to dyeing and finishing, it takes over 2,000 gallons of water just to make onepair of jeans. Levi’s focuses on the finishing processes to remove water wherever possible with its Water<Less collection, which it saysuses up to 96% less water to make.
And because Levi's is such a big player in the denim industry, steps like this can actually have an impact. On top of that, the brand publicly shares its in-depth sustainability commitments throughout the product lifecycle.
2. Alternative Apparel
For casual closet staples like T-shirts, hoodies, leggings, and more, Alternative Apparel focuses on using organic cotton and recycled materials. The pieces have a worn-in, vintage look that’s timeless so they won’t go in and out of style.
The brand also uses more sustainable packaging and low impact dyes, and it follows strict ethical standards for the factories it sources from. And it’s not just for women : there are also styles for men and kids.
3. Armedangels
ARMEDANGELS uses only sustainable and resistant materials such as recycled polyester, organic linen, organic wool, Tencel and organic cotton. For their shipping boxes they use grass paper! It requires much less water and energy than recycled paper, and does not require any chemicals.
Vegans, don't feel excluded! Overall, ARMEDANGELS fashion is 90% vegan. To make selection easier, they have a vegan section for women and men, where each piece is free of animal components. The leather-like parts of their jeans, for example, are actually made from paper.
Vegans, don't feel excluded! Overall, ARMEDANGELS fashion is 90% vegan. To make selection easier, they have a vegan section for women and men, where each piece is free of animal components. The leather-like parts of their jeans, for example, are actually made from paper.
4. Veja
French fashion brand Veja makes sneakers with raw materials sourced from organicfarming and ecological agriculture that the founders say avoids chemicals and polluting processes. The distinctive kicks might just be the world's most sustainable, according to CNN Business.
The word Veja is a literal translation of the Portuguese-Brazilian for 'look' – “It means: 'look beyond the sneakers, look how they are made',” explains Morillion.
5. Reformation
Launched in 2009 by Yael Aflalo the group Reformation is best known for its evening gowns. Based in downtown Los Angeles, this fashion brand claims that sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.
The brand reformation is in many ways an environmental leader. They use eco-friendly materials.The brand reduces its carbon footprint by manufacturing much of its range close to where it is sold, and uses a reputable carbon offset program.
6. Sézane
Sézane believes in sustainable production that benefits people and the planet. The brand started entirely online to avoid intermediaries, focusing on ethical production and as close as possible to zero waste. In 2017, Sézane created a philanthropic initiative, DEMAIN, to help underprivileged children access education and equal opportunities by giving back with every purchase.
Sézane uses ecological materials such as linen, and the cellulosic materials Modal, Tencel, Cupro and Lyocell. They have also reduced the proportion of synthetic materials such as polyester to 15%, leaving 85% of their natural fibres. Knowing that synthetics are made from petroleum and that these fibres are dumped into the ocean, they hope to further reduce this proportion and replace the remaining synthetics with recycled sources. About one-third of their leather products are vegetable-tanned (everything in their Heritage line is vegetable-tanned), and they aim to increase this to three-quarters of their total collection by the end of 2019.
7. People Tree
I have learn that 93% of People Tree cotton in 2018 was Global Organic Textile Standard Certified Cotton (GOTS). This is organic cotton that is traceable from the seed to the finished product. People Tree use Lenzing certified Tencel, a sustainable fibre which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibres with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact.
8. Hackwitch Design House
The brand designs and manufactures all these clothes in their studio in Minnesota. To reduce waste, many of the items are not made until customers order them. HDH's clean, simple aesthetics, quality fabrics and impeccable attention to detail have made it a favorite with style-conscious women around the world.
Hackwith Design House’s soothing, always-in-style color palette makes this brand perfect for the minimalist looking invest in clothing that will last a lifetime.
9. Pact
The brand uses a high proportion of eco-friendly materials including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton cotton. It encourages consumers to reduce their climate impact when using its products. There is no evidence it minimises textile waste. Its use of eco-friendly materials limits the amount of chemicals, water and wastewater used in production.
Certified organic and fair trade, but they’re also universally flattering and comfortable for year-round wear. Given the affordable price point and high-quality standard, a purchase from Pact is sure to be a win.
The brand believes we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the world we live in. That's why it is one of the world's leading brands, celebrating its commitment to our planet with products that are ethically manufactured and sustainably designed.
So for every product purchased the brand plants ten trees, its motto is "Buy one, plant ten". Tentree believes that you don't have to be a convinced environmentalist to make a difference. The brand has now planted more than 35 million trees worldwide and is on track to plant a billion by 2030.
Thank you very much, I was looking for a brand like that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alma for your comment. If you want to learn more about the impact of the fashion on the planet your can check my first post.
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