Sustainable fashion brands, ranked by ethics score

60 apparel and accessory brands in our database, ordered by their best-scoring product. Scores run 0–100 and weigh verified certifications, materials and sourcing, labour transparency, packaging, and brand-level controversies — never paid placement.

60
Brands scored
115
Apparel & accessory products
60
Brands scoring 80+

The ranking

  1. 1
    Kowtow

    1 product · GOTS, Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Organic Cotton Beanie
    98
    avg 98
  2. 2
    Article 22

    1 product · Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: The Everyday Bracelet
    98
    avg 98
  3. 3
    Terra Thread

    3 products · GOTS, Fair Trade, B Corp

    Best piece: The Terra Backpack
    97
    avg 96.3
  4. 4
    Malkha

    1 product · Fair Trade, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Pure Khadi Cotton 'Nomad' Joggers
    97
    avg 97
  5. 5
    Rare & Fair

    1 product · Fair Trade, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan

    Best piece: Recycled Sari Kantha Jacket
    97
    avg 97
  6. 6
    Soko

    12 products · B Corp, Fair Trade, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Kanda Recycled Brass Hoop Earrings
    96
    avg 92.4
  7. 7
    Pact

    8 products · GOTS, Fair Trade, OEKO-TEX

    Best piece: Classic Organic Crew Tee
    96
    avg 91.8
  8. 8
    Maggie's Organics

    4 products · GOTS, Fair Trade, WFTO

    Best piece: The Classic Organic Cotton Tee
    96
    avg 96
  9. 9
    Girlfriend Collective

    4 products · Global Recycled Standard, OEKO-TEX, SA8000

    Best piece: The High-Rise Essential Legging
    96
    avg 94
  10. 10
    Fair Indigo

    2 products · GOTS, Fair Trade, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Organic Cotton Classic Tee
    96
    avg 96
  11. 11
    Pela

    2 products · B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral

    Best piece: Renewable Apple Leather Watch Band
    96
    avg 95
  12. 12
    Starfish Project

    2 products · Fair Trade, PETA Approved, B Corp

    Best piece: The Hope Necklace
    96
    avg 96
  13. 13
    Patagonia

    2 products · B Corp, Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Recycled Fleece 'Nomad' Pullover
    96
    avg 94
  14. 14
    O My Bag

    2 products · B Corp, GOTS, Fair Trade

    Best piece: Ewa Organic Cotton Tote
    96
    avg 95
  15. 15
    Able

    1 product · Fair Trade, B Corp, Climate Neutral

    Best piece: The Artisan Tassel Earrings
    96
    avg 96
  16. 16
    Anchal Project

    1 product · Fair Trade, GOTS, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Artisan Silk Scarf - Midnight Flora
    96
    avg 96
  17. 17
    Grown.bio

    1 product · FSC Certified, Cradle to Cradle, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Mycelium Tray & Accessory Set
    96
    avg 96
  18. 18
    Indigene

    1 product · Fair Trade, GOTS

    Best piece: Hand-Spun Khadi Silk Ceremonial Wrap
    96
    avg 96
  19. 19
    Hopaal

    1 product · 1% for the Planet, Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved

    Best piece: The 24-Hour Travel Tee (Eucalyptus Fibre)
    96
    avg 96
  20. 20
    Artelusa

    1 product · PETA Approved, Vegan, FSC Certified

    Best piece: Natural Cork Coin Purse
    96
    avg 96
  21. 21
    Etiko

    1 product · Fair Trade, GOTS, B Corp

    Best piece: Men's Organic Cotton Crew Tee 3-Pack
    96
    avg 96
  22. 22
    Arms of Andes

    1 product · Fair Trade, GOTS, Regenerative Organic

    Best piece: The Trail-Ready Merino Wool Beanie
    96
    avg 96
  23. 23
    Courbet

    1 product · B Corp, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Raw Lab-Grown Emerald Solitaire Necklace
    96
    avg 96
  24. 24
    Terao

    1 product · GOTS, Fair Trade, Climate Neutral

    Best piece: The Enshu Indigo-Dyed Organic Cotton Scarf
    96
    avg 96
  25. 25
    MUD Jeans

    1 product · B Corp, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan

    Best piece: The Eco-Classic Recycled Wool Cardholder
    96
    avg 96
  26. 26
    Will's Vegan Store

    1 product · PETA Approved, B Corp, Carbon Neutral

    Best piece: The Wool-Free Vegan Knit Beanie
    96
    avg 96
  27. 27
    Sidai Designs

    2 products · Fair Trade, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Ascent Recycled Aluminum Cuff
    95
    avg 93
  28. 28
    Outerknown

    1 product · Fair Trade, GOTS, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Men's Organic Cotton Chore Coat
    95
    avg 95
  29. 29
    Day Owl

    1 product · B Corp, Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved

    Best piece: The Daypack
    95
    avg 95
  30. 30
    United By Blue

    1 product · B Corp, Climate Neutral, GOTS

    Best piece: Daypack in Recycled Canvas
    95
    avg 95
  31. 31
    Article One

    1 product · Fair Trade, B Corp, Vegan

    Best piece: Upcycled Rice Paper Pouch
    95
    avg 95
  32. 32
    Allbirds

    8 products · B Corp, FSC Certified, Regenerative Organic Certified

    Best piece: Classic Tree Runners
    94
    avg 89.9
  33. 33
    ABLE

    3 products · B Corp, Certified Humane, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Abel Small Hoop Earrings
    94
    avg 90
  34. 34
    Ana Luisa

    3 products · Climate Neutral, PETA Approved, B Corp

    Best piece: Bold Hoops
    94
    avg 91.3
  35. 35
    MATE the Label

    3 products · Climate Neutral, GOTS, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Organic Cotton Classic Tee
    94
    avg 93.3
  36. 36
    Vrai

    2 products · Climate Neutral, SCS Global Services Certified, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: 14k Gold Solo Diamond Stud
    94
    avg 94
  37. 37
    Okhai

    2 products · Fair Trade, PETA Approved, GOTS

    Best piece: Organic Cotton Kala Cotton Indigo Wrap Dress
    94
    avg 93
  38. 38
    For Days

    1 product · B Corp, GOTS, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: The T-Shirt (Classic Fit)
    94
    avg 94
  39. 39
    Mate the Label

    1 product · B Corp, GOTS, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Classic Organic Jogger
    94
    avg 94
  40. 40
    Mekong Plus

    1 product · Fair Trade, WFTO, PETA Approved

    Best piece: The Signature Indigo Silk Reversible Jacket
    94
    avg 94
  41. 41
    Sitti Social Enterprise

    1 product · Fair Trade, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Upcycled Olive Wood & Brass Talisman Ring
    94
    avg 94
  42. 42
    Life Materials

    1 product · OEKO-TEX, Cruelty-Free, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Mycelium Bio-Fiber Eye Mask
    94
    avg 94
  43. 43
    Beyond Buckskin

    1 product · 1% for the Planet, B Corp

    Best piece: Single Ribbon Skirt Beaded Sticker
    94
    avg 94
  44. 44
    JEM (Jewellery Ethically Minded)

    1 product · B Corp, Global Recycled Standard, Fair Trade

    Best piece: The Etoile Recycled Gold Star of David Pendant
    94
    avg 94
  45. 45
    Bureo

    1 product · 1% for the Planet, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Bureo Ahi Handplane Coaster Set
    94
    avg 94
  46. 46
    Sayami

    1 product · Fair Trade, PETA Approved

    Best piece: The Amar Sand-Cast Brass Band
    94
    avg 94
  47. 47
    Puna Goods

    1 product · Fair Trade, Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Circular Alpaca-Blend Scarf (Deadstock & Recycled)
    94
    avg 94
  48. 48
    Natura e Vita

    1 product · GOTS, OEKO-TEX, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Upcycled Organic Cotton Handkerchief
    94
    avg 94
  49. 49
    Organic Basics

    1 product · GOTS, OEKO-TEX, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Women's Organic Cotton High Leg Briefs
    94
    avg 94
  50. 50
    Polarn O. Pyret

    1 product · GOTS, OEKO-TEX, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: Kids' Organic Cotton Essential 3-Pack Leggings
    94
    avg 94
  51. 51
    Mujus

    1 product · Fair Trade, PETA Approved

    Best piece: Wild-Harvested Amazonian Tagua Nut 'Vegetable Ivory' Hair Fork
    94
    avg 94
  52. 52
    Sabahar

    1 product · Fair Trade, World Fair Trade Organization

    Best piece: The Shopper Tote in Hand-Spun Ethiopian Cotton
    94
    avg 94
  53. 53
    Indosole

    1 product · B Corp, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: The Minimalist Upcycled Tire Wallet
    94
    avg 94
  54. 54
    Hasu

    1 product · Global Recycled Standard, Fair Trade, 1% for the Planet

    Best piece: The Kura 18k Recycled Gold & Japanese Akoya Pearl Ring
    94
    avg 94
  55. 55
    Grass-Roots Sharing

    1 product · Fair Trade, Global Recycled Standard, Vegan

    Best piece: Recycled Silver & Enamel Hamsa Pin
    94
    avg 94
  56. 56
    Oliver Co. London

    1 product · B Corp, PETA Approved, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: Vegan Apple Leather Slim Wallet
    94
    avg 94
  57. 57
    Will & Bear

    1 product · 1% for the Planet, B Corp, Global Recycled Standard

    Best piece: The Eco-Canvas Sun Hat with UPF 50+
    93
    avg 93
  58. 58
    Lems Shoes

    1 product · Global Recycled Standard, PETA Approved, B Corp

    Best piece: Women's Sustainability-First Canvas & Cork Sneakers
    93
    avg 93
  59. 59
    Catbird

    6 products · 1% for the Planet, Fairmined, B Corp

    Best piece: 14k Gold 2mm Band
    92
    avg 90
  60. 60
    Brilliant Earth

    4 products · B Corp, FSC Certified, SCS Certified

    Best piece: Classic 6-Prong Solitaire Diamond Engagement Ring
    92
    avg 92

How to judge a fashion brand yourself

Certification first. GOTS covers organic fibre content and the wet-processing chemistry behind it; Fair Trade covers cotton pricing and labour conditions; bluesign and OEKO-TEX cover chemical safety; GRS backs recycled-content claims; B Corp covers the company rather than the garment. A brand with none of these is asking you to take its word for it.

Then materials. Conventional cotton is water- and pesticide-intensive; virgin polyester is fossil-derived and sheds microfibres; leather carries both animal-welfare and tannery-effluent questions. Organic and recycled cotton, linen, hemp, TENCEL lyocell, recycled polyester and responsibly certified wool all score better on our methodology.

Finally, durability and transparency. A published supplier list, repair or take-back programmes, and construction meant to survive dozens of washes matter more than any single seasonal claim. Cost-per-wear, not sticker price, is the honest comparison.

Keep exploring

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Vegan fashion

Apparel with no animal-derived materials.

What Fair Trade actually guarantees

The mark behind certified cotton.

Materials encyclopedia

How each fibre compares on impact.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a fashion brand genuinely sustainable?+

Verifiable third-party certification (GOTS, Fair Trade, B Corp, bluesign), traceable materials, published supplier lists, and durable construction. Marketing words like 'conscious' or 'eco' carry no standard on their own.

How is each brand's ethics score calculated?+

Every product is scored 0–100 across certifications, materials and sourcing, labour and supply-chain transparency, packaging, and brand-level controversies. A brand's rank here uses its best-scoring apparel or accessory product.

Which certifications matter most in clothing?+

GOTS for organic textiles, Fair Trade for cotton and labour, bluesign and OEKO-TEX for chemical safety, and B Corp for company-wide accountability. Recycled-content claims should be backed by GRS.

Is sustainable fashion always more expensive?+

Per garment usually yes, per wear often no. Certified pieces are typically built for higher wear counts, so cost-per-wear can fall below fast fashion within a season or two.

Are big brands' sustainability collections trustworthy?+

Treat them as claims to verify. A capsule line inside a fast-fashion catalogue rarely changes the parent company's overall footprint — check whether the certification covers the specific item you are buying.