Sustainable fashion
Clothing and footwear scored on materials, labour practices and durability — plus guides to fabrics, certifications and secondhand-first shopping.
Fashion is one of the most polluting industries. This hub brings together better-scoring clothing brands, fabric guides, and practical advice on buying less and buying better.
Recommended Sustainable fashion products
A legendary multi-use soap that is widely recommended by groomers for pets due to its organic, fair-trade ingredients and complete lack of synthetic detergents.
The gold standard of ethical electronics, featuring modular parts for easy repair and a focus on fair cobalt and gold sourcing.
A carbon-neutral, heavy-duty protective sleeve made from organic cotton canvas by a Fair Trade cooperative in India.
Hand-knit heirloom dolls that provide 10 meals to children in need for every doll sold, crafted by artisans in Peru under fair trade conditions.
A stunning hand-stitched scarf made from organic cotton and vintage silk by marginalized women in India.
An heirloom-quality, hand-knit plush toy created by artisans in Peru using high-quality Peruvian cotton, following strict fair trade principles.
Indulgence with a conscience, this woman-led brand donates 10% of annual net profits to wildlife conservation while ensuring cocoa farmers receive a living wage.
A non-toxic, woman-owned essential tee made in Los Angeles using GOTS-certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes.
Luxury Japanese organic cotton gauzes that serve as blankets, towels, and clothing for the minimalist nomad family.
High-potency adaptogenic support from a brand deeply committed to FairWild sourcing and regenerative agriculture.
A collaborative craft kit that brings the ancient Indian tradition of woodblock printing to your home using heritage techniques and organic materials.
A high-end, sustainable alternative to plastic space blankets, crafted in Japan from organic cotton to provide warmth and skin-safe comfort during recovery or crises.
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Related controversies
Class Action Lawsuit Over Misleading 'Natural' Labels
In 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court accusing Finn + Emma of falsely labeling baby clothing and bedding as 'all-natural' and 'chemical-free' despite containing synthetic dyes and flame retardants. The suit sought damages for consumers who paid premium prices based on the claims. The case was partially dismissed in 2023 but remains active as of late 2023.
Workers' Rights Allegations at The Little Market Supplier
In 2020, reports emerged that The Little Market, a fair-trade brand co-founded by Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla, faced scrutiny over working conditions at one of its supplier factories in India. An investigation by The Daily Beast alleged that workers making products for the brand were paid below living wages and faced unsafe conditions, contradicting the brand's public commitment to ethical production. The Little Market initially denied the claims but later revised its sourcing practices.
Consumer Complaints Over Misrepresented Product Sourcing
In 2019, multiple consumer reviews and a blog post on ethical fashion platforms criticized The Little Market for selling items that appeared to be mass-produced rather than handmade by artisans as advertised. The controversy centered on a set of woven baskets that were traced to a commercial wholesaler in China, not a fair-trade cooperative. The brand removed the product line and issued a statement about improving supply chain audits.