9 Ethical Fashion Brands for Eco-Conscious Men

Sustainable fashion is all the rage. You can find plenty of brands that produce stylish creations made from ethically-sourced, sustainable materials. So if you’re an eco-conscious man who wants to adopt that lifestyle into his wardrobe, what do you do? You can shop from thrift stores and reuse old clothes especially when it comes to one-time wears like Halloween costumes. You can also start buying from ethical and eco-friendly brands. Here are a few of the ethical fashion brands from where you can buy trendy and sustainable clothing:

Sancho’s Dress

This award-winning ethical brand caters to both men and women.  The brand places an emphasis on fair trade and producing clothes with minimum environmental impact. Sancho’s Dress works with their Ethiopian cooperative, training Ethiopian women to weave and create beautiful garments. Their men’s collection comprises of organic cotton shirts and tees as well as trousers and accessories.

Cock & Bull

An ethical fashion brand exclusively for men, Cock & Bull aims to produce sustainable style ranging from shirts and denims to jackets and knitwear. The label works with artisans in the UK. and produces everything within the UK., addressing the issue of sweatshops and unfair labour. They make use of materials like organic cotton and hand-woven tweed to create wardrobe pieces that men can wear for a long time.

ReCreate

This New Zealand-based clothing brand produces a range of products for men, women and kids. Every purchase you make from this label provides fair employment and income. ReCreate is a 100% non-profit brand that works to assist disadvantaged communities like Dey Tmey in Cambodia. Their men’s collection comprises of t-shirts, pants, and accessories like scarves, belts and bags.

Alec Bizby

Another fashion brand exclusive for men, Alec Bizby works to create products that will last through the years and reduce consumption and waste. The brand aims to produce clothing that has a positive impact on society and the environment. Their products with a much lower carbon footprint than regular clothing because everything is designed and made in London. Alec Bizy makes everything from T-shirts, coats, and cardigans to trousers, jackets, and jumpers.

People Tree

With a collection for both men and women, People Tree is one of the biggest names in the eco-friendly fashion industry. The brand aims to promote natural and organic farming while avoiding polluting substances. They make use of biodegradable substances and recycled material wherever possible. People Tree promotes handmade creations from artisans in impoverished communities in different countries.

Arthur & Henry

A brand dedicated to producing sustainable men’s shirts, Arthur & Henry uses only organic cotton in their products. Most of their cotton comes from a farmer’s group in Odisha, India. The brand promotes Fair Trade and only work with suppliers who meet the Ethical Trading Initiative criteria. Arthur & Henry also uses bio-degradable polybags in the transport and packing of their shirts.

Elvis & Kresse

If you’re in search of ethically-produced eco-friendly accessories, Elvis & Kresse is the brand for you. The brand produces belts, bags, and wallets using upcycled military parachute silk and fire hose. Everything they produce is made from reclaimed materials. The brand aims to rescue materials that are destined for the landfill and create something useful out of them. So far, they’ve managed to reclaim 200 tons of waste materials.

Rapanui

Rapanui is an award-winning ethical fashion brand based in the UK. The brand offers edgy graphic tees and organic accessories for both men and women. Their products are made from sustainable materials like bamboo, organic cotton, and recycled polyester. They make use of wind-powered factories to create all their products. Rapanui is committed to creating a circular economy, encouraging their customers to return old products for money.

Kabukimono

Launched in 2014, Kabukimono produces eccentric and unique creations that embrace and promote individuality. Their products are hand-crafted in London under ethical conditions. The latest collection from Kabukimono is called “Hands & Faces of the Shiro Meda”. Each piece from the collection tells a story using abstract hand-painted designs. It comprises of unisex jumpers and totes, making using of textiles from their Ethiopian cooperative.

Now you’ve got plenty of options if you’re in search of ethical and eco-friendly clothing brands. You can see that each of these labels embrace ethical and fair employment of their artisans. They prioritise on sustainability even if it means a lower profit, which address all the issues related to mass production. These brands are certainly worth our time and money because they’re bringing on a revolution in the fashion industry. 

Brandon Leibowitz