While sustainability may have slipped down the news agenda, many sustainable women’s clothing brands continue to prove that style and ethics can go hand in hand. These genuinely sustainable fashion brands are creating beautiful, on-trend clothing without compromising on workers’ rights, fair pay, or environmental standards.
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Sustainable women’s clothing brands: 16 brands you can trust
Best sustainable women’s clothing brands at a glance:
Jenerous: Timeless and sustainable fashion
WAWWA: Sustainable streetwear
Rapanui: Sustainable adventurewear
Lora GENE: Sustainable luxury womenswear
Project Cece: Online sustainable marketplace
Jiwya: 100% plant-made fashion redefining luxury
Pitod: Genderless casual clothing
Valentina Karellas: Sustainable knitwear
Silverstick: Clothing for the great outdoors
Wellicious: Sustainable yogawear
JulieMay: Underwear designed for sensitive skin
Peachaus: Sustainable lingerie and leisurewear
Arms of Andes: Sustainable activewear
Shop Like You Give a Damn: Online sustainable marketplace
Underscored: Sustainable activewear for tennis and padel
AYA: Sustainable staples
Leticia Credidio: Luxury loungewear
Jenerous best-sellers:
Raglan Sleeve Dress
£89
Wide Leg Trousers
£79
Indigo Floral Dress
£80
Jenerous | Timeless and sustainable fashion
Why we love Jenerous:
- Jenerous’ artisan craftsmanship combines traditional Indian block printing with modern style.
- The versatile collection includes fair trade tops, dresses, skirts, trousers, and adorable mini-me dresses for kids.
- The founder, Jenny Allen, brought the brand to life after a life-changing trip to India and was inspired to help communities in India find freedom from poverty.
- They use their fabric offcuts to create stylish, zero-waste accessories.
- With their pre-loved scheme, you can return old Jenerous pieces for resale, extending the life of your clothing.
Why Jenerous is a better choice:
- Their fair trade commitment ensures safe and fair working conditions in all production factories.
- They use sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton, Lenzing Modal, and deadstock materials.
- They partner with a woman-owned sustainable block printer in Bangalore, Tharangini studios, for environmentally friendly dyes.
- 10% of every purchase is donated to The Leprosy Mission, which trains people affected by Leprosy to become tailors and supports communities in need.
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WAWWA best-sellers:
Ayla Poplin Skirt
£110
Aimee Top & Ayla Skirt Co-Ord
£179
Phil Track Jacket
£195
WAWWA | Sustainable streetwear
Why we love WAWWA:
- WAWWA is a fashionable unisex clothing brand that sells a range of outerwear and streetwear.
- Their contemporary style marries practicality and comfort with a trendy, cool edge that’s also high quality wardrobe essentials, like t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hoodies, across body bags, trousers and even the odd bucket hat.
- From the offset, WAWWA’s founders have focused on creating clothes in a more planet and people friendly manner.
Why WAWWA is a better choice:
- They have established a transparent, ethical and eco-friendly supply-chain.
- Factories used in Portugal and India are sustainably powered.
- Items made in Manchester pay workers above a living wage and one in Bolton refuses to work with fast fashion brands.
- Around 95% of the materials used are sustainably sourced, including GOTS certified organic cotton, recycled yarn and recycled denim.
- Any plastic in the packaging is recyclable, and all the shipping bags and some of the garment bags are compostable.
- WAWWA is authentic in their goal to do good in the world. They have a 1+1 commitment, where they donate socks and hats to homeless shelters and organisations across the UK.
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Rapanui best-sellers:
Organic Cotton Relaxed Fit T-shirt
£18
Striped Boat Neck Top
£28
Women’s Lightweight Jacket
£75
Rapanui | Sustainable adventurewear
Why we love Rapanui:
- Rapanui design functional clothing that’s ‘Made to be Remade’.
- Sir David Attenborough gives the brand his seal of approval, and if that’s not enough, adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes wore a Rapanui hoodie to the Anrctic.
- They offer all the essentials, such as t-shirts, jumpers, pants and socks, and even have bundles that are slightly cheaper.
Why Rapanui is a better choice:
- Rapanui operate as a social enterprise on the Isle of Wight and they actively help to combat youth unemployment.
- They power their UK factory using renewables. They even have a closed-loop water system for dyeing clothes that filters water so well it’s pure enough to drink. Also, they work with a factory in southern India that is powered by wind and solar energy.
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Lora GENE best-sellers:
Jay Doubleface Cotton Bomber
£275
Anouk Barrel Leg Linen Trousers
£145
Azure Silk Knitted T-Shirt
£145
Lora GENE | Sustainable luxury womenswear
Why we love Lora GENE:
- Lora GENE is a contemporary, forward-thinking and inclusive London-based luxury womenswear label that is all about empowering women and taking care of the planet.
- The collection prioritises quality over quantity and includes cosy knitwear and classic wardrobe staples as well as formal wear and show-stopping occasion dresses.
- Lora GENE not only stands out for its style and quality, but because of its sustainable approach to fashion.
Why Lora GENE is a better choice:
- Everything is made to order as the brand prioritises minimising their use of resources and eliminating waste in every stage of the product life cycle.
- They operate as transparent and sustainable a supply chain as possible using suppliers which echo the brand’s high environmental and social standards, implementing eco-friendly practices and paying their employees fairly.
- In an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, they source only from Europe.
- They use only deadstock materials, roughly 90% of which is made up of natural fibre materials (mainly silk and cotton).
- All of the tailors working for Lora Gene earn a living wage.
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Project Cece best-sellers:
IDA Organic Cotton Top
£50
Restore Check Shirt Dress
£69
Rainbow T-Shirt
£29
Project Cece | Online sustainable marketplace
Why we love Project Cece:
- All female founded brand Project Cece is the largest online marketplace for stylish and ethical clothing in Europe, featuring 400 brands – and growing.
- Some brands to expect include MUD Jeans, Alohas, Komodo, GAÂLA and Lafaani.
- Project Cece does all the hard work of researching and curating a collection of feel-good fashion, by bringing together lots of different sustainable brands into one platform.
Why Project Cece is a better choice:
- Brands listed on Project Cece fall into at least one of five main categories: fair trade; use eco-friendly practices and/or materials; vegan; support a good cause; produced in Europe.
- Each brand is vetted and must meet Project Cece’s criteria (with a minimum of being fair trade and environmentally friendly) to be featured on the website.
- If a brand’s standards slip, it is removed from the platform.
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Jiwya best-sellers:
Avani Dress
£150
Dhara Dress
£142
Khair Shirt
£56
Jiwya | 100% plant-made fashion redefining luxury
Why we love Jiwya:
- Jiwya is a standout Indian fashion brand creating luxurious, plant-based clothing for men, women and all genders, and they ship globally.
- Their menswear includes breathable cotton summer sets, structured outerwear and timeless pieces made from natural fibres that feel as good as they look.
- Every garment is dyed using custom colours derived from plants, and crafted by artisans with techniques passed down through generations.
- With their Re:Jiwya programme, worn pieces can be returned in exchange for credit to be repaired, reworked or composted, keeping them out of landfill.
Why Jiwya is a better choice:
- All menswear is made from 100% sustainable fabrics like dry-farmed cotton, hemp, banana and nettle, grown without pesticides or excess water.
- Jiwya works closely with over 150 artisans across India, pays them above-industry wages, and audits all production to ensure fairness and transparency.
- Designed to be heirloom quality, every item is zero-waste, animal-free and part of a regenerative production cycle from fabric to packaging.
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Pitod best-sellers:
Flamingo T-Shirt
£35
Pitod Sleeve Hoodie
£89
Rainbow T-Shirt
£32
Pitod | Genderless casual clothing
Why we love Pitod:
- Pitod is a fashion brand that believes “the frame we are born in does not define who or what we are”.
- They produce genderless everyday clothing that is designed to be worn by anyone, regardless of their gender identity.
- Producing high-quality casual and inclusive wardrobe staples, from graphic tees to hoodies, t-shirt dresses to joggers, Pitod’s garments are timeless, versatile and made to last from organic and recycled materials.
Why Pitod is a better choice:
- Pitod’s mission is to give back to the planet and empower the people that work on it.
- Their items are produced in a single factory, Stanley Stella in Bangladesh, which was carefully selected for their high sustainable, fair trade and ethical standards as well as their use of only organic and/or recycled materials.
- The factory is audited yearly and is certified to pay employees at least a living wage.
- Pitod are also 1% for the planet members.
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Valentina Karellas best-sellers:
Corbet Cashmere Top
£460
The Tilney Beanie
From £45
Tallis Cashmere Jumper
£380
Valentina Karellas | Sustainable knitwear
Why we love Valentina Karellas:
- Valentina Karellas creates high quality bold statement knitwear from surplus yarn, so each design is a unique combination of threads.
- In 2020, Karellas was included in the Top 40 British Knitwear Designers list by Make it British.
- As well as jumpers, the collection includes knitted tube dresses in bold blocks of colour as well as brightly coloured beanies and mittens that will keep you stylish and warm.
Why Valentina Kareallas is a better choice:
- The brand’s zero waste ethos is showcased on her garments with delicate strings that hang loose from the seams, creating a chicly dishevelled look.
- The cashmere is sourced from a UK family run business, and ethically produced following nomadic farming methods in Mongolia.
- The goats the cashmere is sourced from are not entirely sheared, which would leave them cold in winter. Instead, only the hair from the chin down to the neck is sheared, which is also the softest material.
- Valentina uses hand powered vintage knitting machines, meaning every piece uses zero energy.
- Each item is made to order and any tiny fibres are gathered, collected and used for visible mending projects, a service offered to improve the longevity of pieces.
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Silverstick best-sellers:
Habitats Organic Cotton Tee
£30
Love Trees Organic Cotton Tee
£28
Morin Organic Cotton Sweatpant
£55
Silverstick | Clothing for the great outdoors
Why we love Silverstick:
- Silverstick is an outdoor clothing brand that embodies the spirit of adventure.
- Their contemporary athleisurewear includes staple hoodies and relaxed joggers, graphic tees and light polo shirts.
- Available in a range of colours and featuring creative artwork, their designs are stylish, durable and comfortable – and they’re fairly-priced, too.
- Inspired by the Silverstick bird, which represents the roving spirit of adventure, it encourages wearers to spread their wings.
Why Silverstick is a better choice:
- The clothing is designed to ‘leave only footprints’ as it uses GOTS certified Aegean organic cotton, low impact certified non-toxic natural dyes, and water based inks for printing.
- The brand’s accessories, including hats and socks, are made in Britain, reducing the brand’s carbon footprint.
- Only premium fabrics are used and to ensure durability, the brand stress-tests every garment so they know it can cope with anything the outdoors can throw at it.
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Shop Like You Give A Damn best-sellers:
Bowie Dots White Top
£85.14
Cap Sleeve Green T-shirt
£17.97
Palma Set Shorts
£97.18
Shop Like You Give a Damn | Sustainable online marketplace
Why we love Shop Like You Give a Damn:
- Shop Like You Give A Damn is an online marketplace that, as the name quite literally suggests, makes ethical shopping easy for those who give a damn.
- Whether you’re shopping for fashion, activwear, nightwear, cosmetics, homewares or kids clothes toys, among its there’s 20,000 products you’re sure to find plenty to add to your basket.
- Brands on the platform include Cariki, Komodo, Organication and Brava Fabrics.
- Shoppers can filter products by criteria that matter most to them. So, you can easily shop inline with your values – or those of the person you’re buying for – whether that’s supporting a social enterprise, or gifts made from recycled or plastic-free materials.
- Shop Like You Give A Damn say: “We give a damn about the world and invite you to do the same. Shop with compassion. No more than you need. And always vegan, fair and as sustainable as possible.”
Why Shop Like You Give A Damn is a better choice:
- Everything it sells is 100% vegan, fair and sustainable, while it also champions being inclusive as well as mission-driven businesses.
- They encourage customers to shop with passion, and buy consciously rather than making rash purchases.
- The brand’s staff are all paid a living wage along with benefits.
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Wellicious best-sellers:
Control Bra Black
£79
Easy Perfect Leggings
£119
Organic Cotton Tank Top
£69
Wellicious | Sustainable yogawear
Why we love Wellicious:
- Wellicious creates chic yoga wear that looks, feels and performs fantastically.
- It is a Cradle to Cradle Certified® brand specialising in stylish and sustainable yoga fashion, including sports bras, leggings and tank tops.
- Their flattering modern, minimalist designs are crafted with care and designed to last, so they will hold their shape, wear-after-wear, season-after-season.
- Made from sustainable lightweight yet strong silhouette-smoothing fabrics, their garments let you move freely and with confidence through every pose.
Why Wellicious is a better choice:
- Ensuring a transparent system is upheld at every stage of production, all of their yarns, fabrics, and supply chain, from suppliers to production facilities, are Cradle to Cradle Certified®.
- Clothing is made from GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and biodegradable elastane.
- Wellicious offers 10% off your next purchase when you send your well loved Wellicious clothes back to them for composting.
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Julie-May best-sellers:
Rosie: silk and organic cotton lace full cup wireless bra
£75
Serenity: silk and organic cotton lace bralette
£58
Elysia: silk and organic cotton front closure underwired bra
£75
JulieMay | Underwear designed for sensitive skin
Why we love JulieMay:
- If you’ve got extra sensitive skin, where even your underwear can feel uncomfortable, allow us to introduce you to JulieMay Lingerie which specialises in making ultra-soft, super breathable, naturally hypoallergenic bras and briefs.
- The brand is all about helping women to feel comfortable, not only in their own skin, but in their undies too.
Why JulieMay is a better choice:
- They make their supportive and stylish lingerie from certified organic pima cotton and silk.
- AllergyUK has accredited JulieMay suitable for people with skin conditions such as eczema and those allergic to synthetic fibres.
- They make a range of post-surgery bras which are lined with 100% pure silk, helping to keep scar tissue dry and cool.
- JulieMay’s products have a real sensitive touch and don’t use synthetics, harsh chemicals, exposed elastics, latex or nickel.
- The brand works with The Bra Recyclers charity to ensure preloved bras aren’t sent to landfill and are instead reused and recycled.
- Sizing: 8-18, 30B-40G/42DD
- Colours: A range from Black, White, Champagne and Red
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Peachaus best-sellers:
Hakea recycled-tulle soft bralette
£50
Betula recycled-tulle underwired balconette bra
£60
Sakura front-close recycled-lace underwired bra
£60
Peachaus | Sustainable lingerie and leisurewear
Why we love Peachaus:
- Peachaus is an all-round fab women’s lifestyle brand that sells cute and comfy everyday leisurewear, sleepwear and underwear in understated soft colours.
- The collections’ effortless, comfortable and contemporary feminine style is perfect for leisurely mornings in bed, chilled evenings on the sofa, or popping out for coffee with friends – our kinda vibe.
- Peachaus’ innovative simple sized system means their garments are designed to have an enhanced, fluid fit, making it easier for women to dress for how they want to feel.
- From chic matching PJs, light lingerie, smooth activewear and soft joggers, their clothes are consciously crafted from responsibly sourced fabrics.
Why Peachaus is a better choice:
- Peachaus manufacturers each demonstrate a commitment to sustainable production, minimising their environmental impact.
- They produce high-quality products made to last.
- They use ethically sourced cotton and recycled Italian lace.
- The Peachaus team visits schools and colleges to raise awareness of Circular Design and the problems with fast fashion to help the next generation shop and live more consciously.
- All employees in the Peachaus team and further supply chain are paid a living wage.
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Arms of Andes best-sellers:
Alpaca Wool T-Shirt
£72.43
Alpaca Wool Sports Bra
£53.37
Alpaca Wool Panties
£39.64
Arms of Andes | Sustainable activewear
Why we love Arms of Andes:
- Arms of Andes makes outdoor clothing from high-quality natural Alpaca Wool, including t-shirts, hoodies, thermals, jackets, underwear and more.
- Their designs stand out for their comfort, style and performance.
- Alpaca wool is naturally thermal and moisture-wicking, so it keeps your body warm and protected in extreme weather.
- It is also lightweight, breathable and sweat-resistant and even has naturally anti-bacterial and odour resistant properties which help you and your clothes stay clean.
Why Arms of Andes is a better choice:
- They use 100% Alpaca wool from family-run Alpaca farms in the Peruvian Andes.
- The wool is washed with biodegradable detergent and they use natural/low impact fabric-dyes, 100% cotton threads and labels, and OEKO-TEX certified fabric finishing.
- The brand has developed plastic-free zippers, switched to 100% natural fabric finishing and removed all traces of petrochemicals in their supply chain.
- It is a single origin manufacturing brand, meaning everything from making the fibre through to the finished garment and packaging happens in Peru.
- Having a single origin improves the traceability and carbon footprint of their supply chain.
- They even have their own manufacturing studio there where production is overseen by one of the brand’s co-founders.
- All employees receive a living wage and benefits in line with Peruvian law.
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Underscored best-sellers:
Black Ashdown T-Shirt
£59
White Ashdown T-Shirt
£59
Ashdown Tank
£55
Underscored | sustainable activewear for tennis and padel
Why we love Underscored:
- Underscored focuses on sustainable activewear, specifically designed for tennis and padel.
- It’s inspired by life on the court but designed to move beyond sport and into everyday life.
- Expect clean lines, precise fits and a quietly premium quality.
Why Underscored is the better choice:
- Underscored uses natural and bio-based materials instead of the polyester, nylon and elastane that dominate most sportswear.
- Every product page on their website includes a full provenance section, showing customers exactly where and how each garment was made – from fibre origin through to finished product.
- Production is localised in Europe.
- Underscored is a certified member of 1% for the Planet, contributing 1% of annual revenue to environmental nonprofits,
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Leticia Credidio best-sellers:
Unisex Long Sleeve Matching Set
£252
Organic Jersey Lounge Pants
£90
Wave Lounge Dress
£276
Leticia Credidio | Luxury loungewear
Why we love Leticia Credidio:
- Leticia Credidio is a luxury sleepwear and loungewear brand made by an Italian-Japanese-Brazilian designer of the same name.
- Credidio’s work is heavily inspired by the natural world and by nature, which has resulted in her winter birds collection and her ocean collection, paying homage to our beloved oceans and coral reefs.
- The ocean range is made with an innovative sustainable and certified seaweed fabric (SeaCell) which contains nutrients and has a healing effect, calming and moisturising our skin.
- The collections can be worn as loungewear as well as sleepwear – although they’re so comfortable you just might want to wear them all the time…
Why Leticia Credidio is a better choice:
- All of Credidio’s garments are hand-crafted in Italy by a family-run atelier using organic (GOTS-certified) and sustainable fabrics.
- All the packaging is made from discarded fabrics from a recycling centre in London.
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Main image: Valentina Karellas
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