The Top 3 Sustainable Clothing Brands of 2024 – Casual Wear
Green & Great: Top Casual Wear of the Year
March 27, 2024
Fast fashion makes 100 billion pieces of clothing every year.
That’s enough for each person on earth to have 12 pieces.
From eco-friendly fabrics to fair trade practices, sustainable clothing brands are setting new standards for ethical fashion.
Their innovative designs offer stylish alternatives to traditional fashion.
Sustainable clothing brands are like a breath of fresh air.
We determined the top 3 sustainable clothing brands that make casual wear. We using the Karma Wallet rating system, which accounts for both social and environmental impact.
The Results
Best Overall: tentree
To view their Karma Wallet profile, click here.
Tentree was founded with the mission to encourage environmental stewardship through sustainable fashion. For every product sold, the company plants ten trees, emphasizing the importance of small actions leading to big impacts. This initiative is a core part of their business model, reflecting their commitment to regeneration, sustainability, and positive environmental change.
Founders: Derrick Emsley, Kalen Emsley, and David Luba
Fun Fact: Tentree has planted over 100 million trees.
Website: tentree.com
Best for People: Sudara
To view their Karma Wallet profile, click here.
Sudara was founded as a benefit corporation after Shannon Keith’s 2005 trip to India, where she was inspired to combat sex trafficking. The company focuses on empowering women at high risk or survivors of human trafficking by providing them with dignified employment opportunities, primarily through the sale of Punjammies® and other goods.
Founder: Shannon Keith
Fun Fact: The Sudara Freedom Fund supports housing and education to prevent generational sex work.
Website: sudara.org
You know what’s even better than a great gift? A great gift that gives back. With the holidays upon us and so many overwhelming shopping options, I’m finding ways to gift intentionally that also help causes I’m passionate about. I’m excited to partner with PayPal for their #GiveBetter campaign and share some of my personal favorite brands with you that leave a positive impact. #ad #PayPaylPartner
Today, I want to highlight sudaragoods as an amazing company that gives back. Their signature Punjammies are not only comfortable and adorable clothing pieces (I took a pair with me on my honeymoon!), but every purchase goes toward creating jobs and providing skills training for women in India who are at high risk or are survivors of sex trafficking. Every style sold is even specifically named in honor of a woman at one of their centers. By using PayPal to securely check out at their online store, you could be supporting someone in need over the holidays.
What are some of your favorite ways to give back through gift giving? I would love to hear about brands you love!
We made it to Hanoi! First up, cyclo-tours, of course. We only screamed a few times 😆 Roundabouts with buses and mopeds and cyclos, oh my!
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#noondayvietnam #hanoivietnam #vietnam #travelvietnam #noondaystyle #sudaragoods #sudara #noondayambassador #noondaycollection #travelstyle
Saturday morning family pajama time brought to you by do_good_shop and sudaragoods 👪👖🛌 #dogoodshop #sudaragoods #punjammies
Did you miss our August ☀️ Newsletter? We spotlighted our current Ascend Portland client, Shannon Keith & her pajamas and loungewear company sudaragoods, announced our upcoming bookkeeping workshops, and called for enrollment to our Increase Project Program.
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I recently had the privilege of collaborating with an inspiring company, sudaragoods. They give an amazing opportunity to women who are trying gain job skills and a long term career, in order to remain free from sex trafficking. I was so touched by their story. You can head over to their website to read more! I love my "love changes the world" tee from them and will do my part to support these incredible women. #sudaragoods #womenempowerwomen
Loving my new beach wear from sudaragoods I love their mission behind this company, they help woman in India by creating jobs and providing skills training who are at the highest risk or survivors of sex trafficking go show them some love and check out their cute cute items 🙂 .
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#sudaragoods #goodcause #cuteindianinspired #summervibes #summertime #woman
“Be a voice, not an echo.” // Jon and I are heading to Portland this weekend for his extended family Christmas but this year we are making a pit stop in Washington’s capitol city of Olympia for a day! I’m so excited to experienceoly, because despite being a native Washingtonian I’ve never explored this #decidedlydifferent city! PS - Don’t forget to follow #JetSetKate to tag along with all my travels!
Let the sunshine in. It`s Fridaaaaay. Celebrate Spring and a new season of stuff from sudaragoods, empowering women one garment at a time. Photo by patrickyandoc with beauty by jencmakeup. #happiness
Best for Planet: dewerstone
To view their Karma Wallet profile, click here.
Dewerstone was founded in late 2013 by a team passionate about the outdoors. Their journey began in a small village within Dartmoor National Park and has since expanded to Ivybridge and Princetown. From its humble beginnings in a garage to a flagship store in Dartmoor, dewerstone embodies a commitment to the outdoor community and environmental stewardship.
Founder: Rory Atton
Fun Fact: The company was named after a beautiful location within Dartmoor National Park.
Website: dewerstone.com
This is one for the beach and boulder crew 🏝️ 🧗
#dewerstone #dartmoor #nationalpark #devon #nature #outdoors #outdoor #outside #hike #boulder #bouldering #climbing #beach #summer #sun #sea #ocean
3 2 1.. 🥾 🏕️ ⛰️
Find us mountainwarehouse
You can now shop select dewerstone products on the Mountain Warehouse website 👌
#dewerstone #mountainwarehouse #dartmoor #nationalpark #outdoors #walk #hike #nature #explore #organicclothing #dartmoornationalpark #outdoor #ramble #explorer
D E W E R S T O N E V I L L A - an impressive detached bespoke build in this central location in Cheltenham. A grade on the EPC making this one of the most eco-friendly town houses in Cheltenham. Open plan living, private gardens and access to Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Hospital and central Montpellier within easy reach. Guide Price: £1695,000.
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#dewerstone #newbuild #luxuryproperty #luxurylisting #knightfrank #beautifulhome #luxuryliving #cheltenhamcollege #realtor #realestate #reeltoreel #propertymarket
Next up; learn to run up (smaller) hills a bit faster again...😮💨
#wearerab #rabathletes #TheMountainPeople
#VoomInPowerUp #voomnutrition #VOOMdays
#trailrunning #ultrarunning #gopro #adventureproof #lifelooksbetter #expedition #endurance #dewerstone #mountain #adventure #explore #challenge #formomentslikethis #mypursuit #ordnancesurvey
A favourite scene revisited in thick fog - Sargasso trees I call it!
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#devon #devonlife #dartmoor #dartmoornationalpark #dewerstone #trees #woodlandphotography #woodlands #woodlands_and_water #woodlandsdiscovered #forestphotography #forestlovers #forest_masters #foggywoods #moodygrams #gameoftones #nikoneurope #bbcearth #ancientwoodland #oldtrees #naturephotography
Hopefully I can revisit this scene this weekend but playing the tummy bug roulette - youngest has it, who’s next….
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#woodland #woodlandphotography #devon #dartmoor #dartmoornationalpark #devonlife #woodlandsdiscovered #woodlands_and_water #mistymorning #moodygrams #gameoftones #your_trees #unitedbytree #tree_brilliance #tree_masters #nikoneurope #nikon #nikonphotography #bbcearth #bbcdevon #dewerstone #naturephotography #woodlandnd #scenicbritain #gitzoinspires #renegade_dark
A brief moment of some awesome light - and to think I was complaining that I’d gone to the wrong location! Patience!
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#dartmoor #dartmoornationalpark #dewerstone #devon #devonlife #bbcwest #autumn #autumnwalks #mistymorning #raw_foggy #thehub_trees #trees #woodlandphotography #divine_forest #forest_masters #woodlands_and_water #ig_tree_shotz #natureperfection #ig_nature #yourtrees #tree_magic #tree_captures #nikoneurope #nikonuknordic #folkscenery #folkgreen #nikonphotography #landscapend
Strong gales and heavy rain were in the forecast but we actually got calm conditions, and after a couple of significant scrambles - low cloud and mist! I love Dartmoor!
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#devon #devonlife #igersdevon #dartmoor #dartmoornationalpark #dewerstone #dartmoorcollective #woodland #woodlandphotography #mistymorning #raw_foggy #forestbathing #forest_masters #woodlandsdiscovered #summer #ig_shotz_trees_ #thehub_trees #instamood #gameoftones #tolkein #nikonuk #nphotomagazine #3leggedthing
If three wasn’t enough, here are 8 more ethical apparel companies we love.
Continue reading to learn why supporting sustainable casual wear matters.
Below we explore the world of sustainable clothing brands, shedding light on their values and practices.
1) There’s plastic in your blood.
Fast fashion decimates the environment. The fashion industry is responsible for significant carbon emissions, water pollution, and waste generation.
The excessive use of water in cotton cultivation reduces clean water availability in many regions around the world.
The production of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, releases harmful chemicals and contributes to microplastic pollution in our oceans. Now, scientists are finding microplastics in the human body!
Fast fashion also contributes to the problem of textile waste. Clothing is produced at an alarming rate. Fast fashion brand H&M makes 3 billion new garments every single day…
Most of these end up in landfills, where they take years to decompose. Some components never decompose. This wasteful cycle perpetuates the harmful environmental impact of the fashion industry.
By supporting ethical and “slow fashion” brands, you can build a sustainable wardrobe, and contribute towards a better future.
Every dollar matters.
2) Your purchases matter.
We all have an impact on the world, just by being alive.
The fashion industry relies on water, energy, and chemicals. This leads to a high carbon footprint and excess waste. It’s hard to achieve lofty goals like “carbon neutral”.
By choosing sustainable brands, you can help reduce negative impacts of clothing consumption.
Sustainable fashion brands also take into account social impact of clothing production. This is often overlooked when we talk about “sustainability”. For example, supporting local businesses keeps more money within your community vs. buying online.
Many fast fashion brands are notorious for their unethical practices, such as sweatshop labor and poor working conditions. Sustainable clothing brands prioritize fair trade practices, ensuring they treat workers ethically and pay them a living wage.
Fast fashion is linear. Garments are made from raw materials, used, and then thrown away. In contrast, sustainable fashion aims to create a closed-loop system, often using recycled fabrics and recycled materials.
When you buy from sustainable brands, you are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
3) It’s better for you, too.
Choosing sustainable and ethical clothing brands has numerous benefits, both for the individual consumer and the larger society.
1. Higher quality clothes. By investing in well-made pieces, you can build a wardrobe that withstands the test of time and eliminates the need for frequent replacements. This not only saves money in the long run but also reduces the demand for new clothing production.
2. Eco-friendly materials. Organic cotton, hemp, linen, and other natural fibers that have a lower environmental impact compared to synthetic materials. They are biodegradable and do not release harmful chemicals during production or decomposition.
3. Fair trade practices and ethical supply chain. Workers are treated fairly, paid a living wage, and provided with safe working environments. Every purchase from one of these brands helps to promote human rights within the industry.
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Karma Wallet makes it affordable.
Overall, choosing sustainable clothing brands allows you to align your values with your fashion choices.
With the Karma Wallet Card, you can see the impact of all your spending directly in your app. You can also earn cashback from thousands of sustainable brands, like these and these.
As of March 2024, the Karma Wallet community has already tracked over 2M purchases and put $230M towards change.
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