Sustainable clothing refers to clothing made ethically with eco-friendly resources such as recycled material or organically grown fibers. One thing you might not know about sustainable clothing is that it can sometimes be expensive. If you want to save the world one article of clothing at a time but do not necessarily have the funds to do so, here are a few places to shop both economically and sustainably.
Everlane – Online
Everlane is a clothing company that partners with ethical factories around the world to bring its buyers clothing items of great quality without putting a hole in their wallet. They emphasize what they call “radical transparency,” which simply means that they share the truth about how much their items cost to make and where they are made. Their clothing is “designed to last;” therefore, they are not focused on trying to keep up with trends but rather making pieces that last a lifetime. If you have a minimalistic style, Everlane is the site for you. They also offer payment installments, so you can wear what you want and pay for it little by little with no interest. They also have a “Choose What You Pay” section where you can choose how much you want to spend on particular items. Your first order ships free, and returns are easy to do if you decide you do not like your purchase.
Nomad Tribe Wynwood – Miami, FL
Nomad Tribe’s is “conscious clothing brand committed to designing a more sustainable future.” They help promote local artists and artisans by giving them a place in their shop and also allow you to receive 20 percent off your purchase on their collections when you donate clothing items. They accept all kinds of clothing items, even those you may think cannot be salvaged. In the store, they make a few pieces using recycled clothing items and present them as inspiration collections. One of these inspiration collections is called “Denim Bar” in which all the pieces are made using some type of recycled denim material. This collection includes items such as jackets, pants, skirts and handbags.
Tentree – Online
The goal at Tentree is “to become the most environmentally progressive brand on the planet.” Appropriately, for every clothing item you purchase on their website, they plant ten trees in over ten countries around the world. Not only are they doing something good with each purchase but their actual clothing is also sustainably made. They use ethical manufacturing and value transparency, sustainability and respect for the makers of their clothing. When you sign up to their newsletter, you get 10 percent off your purchase, and they also occasionally offer free shipping in the U.S.
Shopping sustainably not only reduces our carbon footprint but also helps support artists and artisans. None of these brands promote sweatshops, and they believe that, to help save our planet, we need to love and respect each other and the nature around us. They all also have masculine and feminine clothing options, so everyone can get one step closer to a more eco-friendly world.
