Sustainable Resources

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1	Brand/Company Name	Website/Socials	Location	Ships to...	Demographic	Type of Clothing	Materials	Mission	Pros	Cons	Affordability	Bargains	Personal Experience?

2	Branwyn	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	Merino wool is from sheep that are raised at their Mount Hesse sheep farm in Australia. Yarn is spun by Sudwolle in Europe. Products are knitted seamlessly, garment dyed, and finished at their factory in Istanbul, Turkey.	United States	Women	Niche: Underwear Essentials Underwear Essentials: thong, hipster, bikini, & bralettes	Merino Wool - Nylon - Spandex "Right now, due to our relatively small size, we have no other option than to use traditional nylon and spandex in our fabrications. We hate this! We are working diligently to source more sustainable versions of both."	Their goal is to have a product line that is 100% compostable by the end of 2022. All Performance Innerwear is made using Santoni seamless knitting technology which reduces fabric waste. Uses recycled paper, eco-friendly inks, & recycled materials whenever possible. Ships products in renewable "plant plastic" bags instead of petroleum-based plastic bags - These bags are recyclable at capable facilities & fully compostable under the right conditions.	Not Vegan BUT their wool comes from ethically treated sheep in Australia that are NOT killed in the process - a simple haircut and the sheep can continue to graze. Very transparent with their supply chain process, sustainability, materials, and limitations Promises to reduce waste and become compostable with a timeline - asks for their customers to hold them accountable.	Not Vegan. Doesn't ship to anywhere but the US as of right now.	Ranges from $28-$42	$10 off your first order when you sign up for their newsletter $10 for every friend you refer (Your friend gets $10 credit and you get $10 credit after their first purchase of $25+) Free shipping on orders $50+
3	Decade Studio	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	The denim has been carefully sourced from a mill in Italy. Factory located in Northern Portugal and run by a family who have hired a small team of highly trained artisans that make the jeans from start to finish by hand.	International	Unisex	Niche: Denim garments Apparel: jeans, overshirts, & overalls	100% Cotton Denim "When you inject any percentage of elastane into a cotton yarn (even as little as 1%) it compromises the strength of the cotton, which is a long staple fibre and naturally extremely durable. This is why jeans with stretch break down so quickly. Our jeans last years and years if properly cared for, which means washing inside out in cold water, hanging to dry, and repairing when needed. Repairs done on 100% cotton jeans also last a very long time, the cotton thread reinforces the cotton denim and stays put, instead of tearing away from the stitch line like elastane will."	They are committed to the ongoing redistribution of a percentage of their monthly sales online to organizations that support marginalized communities around the world. Their denim is 100% natural and can be recycled after you've gotton your full use out of their garments. Low environmental impact - The scraps from the production floor are all recycled, and all of their web orders are shipped using post-consumer recyclable, and compostable materials. They're social justice oriented and donate 5% of the proceeds from each purchase to a different organization that supports marginalized communities	Very transparent in their production process and supply chain - look to be the opposite of fast fashion companies - "It's important to us to help disrupt the notion that has been instilled in us by fast fashion that we must reinvent our wardrobe every few months." Good quality and natural materials that are sustainable and environmentally conscious - clothing is meant to last a lifetime and be a staple of your closet (investment) Social justice-oriented - each month, 5% of their sales go to a different group that funds and supports marginalized communities Size-inclusive company that carries garments designed to fit more than just the "average person" - "Find Your Fit" option to get you the right pair of jeans without guessing based on societies convoluted idea of women's sizing.	On the more expensive side (keep in mind, they are staple pieces that are meant to last you a long time in your wardrobe - investment)	Ranges from $195-$310	Free shipping on orders to the US & Canada on orders $150+
4	Hippy Feet	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	USA made. Minneapolis-based Benefit Corporation. Socks are knit in North Carolina, USA.		Men Women	Niche: Socks Apparel: shirts, sweaters, & sweatshirts Accessories: bracelets & necklaces, beanies, coffee sleeves, bandanas & headscarfs	Recycled/Organic Cotton - Wool - Nylon - Elastic - Recycled Polyester Many socks' cotton is either recycled or organic, making it a better option for the environment	Supporting the homeless - provides transitional employment to young people ages 16-24 who are experiencing homelessness. Committed to making all their socks & apparel in the United States and with environmentally friendly materials and practices. Uses recycled materials & limits the amount of water, dyes, and new synthetics needed to create products.	Made in the USA (pro if you're in US) - less transportation than international meaning less emmisions Small business with good intentions for the well being of others - helping the homeless Uses eco-friendly & recycled material	Not Vegan, and the supply of wool & fleece are not specified if they're ethically sourced	Ranges from-- Ankle socks & Quarter Crew: $14 Crew :$18 Tops: $30-$74 Accessories: $1-$58	10% off of your first purchase when you sign up for their newsletter
5	Kotn	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	Cotton is farmed in Nile Delta, Egypt and Faiyum, Egypt. Yarn is milled in factories within 400km of each other and the fellow farms, all in Egypt. Knitting processes, dying of fabrics, and cutting and sewing are done in facilities also in Egypt. Products are then shipped to HQ in Toronto, Canada then shipped to either in store or to you.	International	Men Women	Niche: All things cotton Apparel: knitwear, sweats, loungewear, tops, t-shirts & tanks, bottoms, dresses, shoes, & socks Accessories: scarves, bags, gloves, beanies, and hats Underwear Essentials: bras & underwear Bed: sheets, duvets, shams, throws, and quilts Home: candles, candle holders, rugs, teapots, baskets, coasters, tea towels, vases, mugs, and bowls Library: assemblage of books that deal with the arts, travel, and lessons to live by	Mostly Egyptian Cotton - Pima & Upland Cotton - Elastane All fabric is made from scratch, where the different fabrics are made from cotton and woven differently to achieve different levels of warmth and comfort based on need (elastane is added in a few fabrics for extra stretch, but only 2%-5%) Other materials for the home decor, but all good quality	The ABCs Project - they're reinvesting proceeds from every order to provide every child of the Nile Delta (Kotn's farming community) with safe, convenient, and quality education (10 schools funded, 7 schools built, 88% girls) Embarked on a project to ensure 100% of their natural fibres are certified organic within the next 5 years - instead of neglecting the farms that don’t already have these practices in place, they''ll be working with each farm to set up these systems, so they too can participate in a more sustainable future. Sustainable careers - they work directly with 2,390 small-holder farmers, offering guaranteed pricing, subsidies and agricultural consultants to ensure their businesses can flourish - they're also invested in the creation of jobs, infrastructure, systems, and education to alleviate poverty and create shared, sustainable growth for the communities they're a part of.	A certified B Corporation with the fourth-highest B Impact Score of apparel brands in North America - been voted B Corporation’s Best for the World™ in their Community category, which is given to the top 5% of B Corp certified businesses, worldwide. Very transparent in how they manufacture their clothing and where they source their cotton. Sustainable assembly practices & environmentally conscious/natural materials Dedicated to making their brand the complete opposite of fast fashion tycoons today. Products can be purchased in-store & online.	In-person stores are only available in Canada	Ranges from $9-$239 Too many different choices, styles, and items to go through to list the price ranges for each category, but it's median is probably on the middle of the pricing spectrum - pricier than your average fast fashion corporation, but less than a mainstream luxury brand.	10% off your first purchase when you sign up for their newsletter Free shipping on orders $75+
6	Levi's	Website Instagam Twitter Facebook	Founded by German immigrant Levi Strauss in 1853 in San Franscisco, CA, USA (Levi's headquarters). As of 2019, the majority of Levi's are made overseas in a number of developing countries, such as India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Indonesia, due to the abundant accessability to cheap labor and raw materials (red flag). Some styles in the "Levi's Premium" and "Levi's Vintage Clothing" lines are, however, made in the United States.	United States (doesn't ship internationally, but they have brick & mortar stores all across the world)	Men Women Children Baby	Niche: Denim garments Apparel: jeans, pants, capris, chinos, overalls, jumpsuits, jean jackets & outerwear, sweaters & sweatshirts, shirts, t-shirts, dresses, skirts, loungewear, & socks Accessories: beanies, hats, bags, belts, scarves, & gloves Underwear essentials: men's boxer briefs Secondhand & vintage options	Organic Cotton - Cotton (some recycled, some new)- Polyester (some recycled, some new) - Hemp - Leather - Virgin Wool - Wool - Elastane - Acrylic - Alpaca All denim is made with 100% cotton, it's the other apparel and accessories that may be composed of the synthetic fibers.	A socially progressive company that's a voice for minorities and advocate for diversity since the early 1900s - During World War II, the company hired African-American sewing machine operators and laborers in its CA factories (caused problems, but company didn't back down). Opened integrated sewing factory in VA in 1960, and while the city was expecting a segregated facility, Levi's wouldn't back down. Started the Minority Purchasing Program in 1972 to encourage diversity in their workplaces. Launched Project Change in 1990s to fight racial prejudice and institutional racism in the communities where the company did business. Supportive of the LGBTQ+ community - released a "pride collection" where 100% of proceeds go to OutRight Action International, which works to advance the human rights of LGBTQ people around the world. Recently took on environmental initiatives to be a more sustainable company - a "water<less" program saved billions of water, multiple sustainability goals with deadlines, better quality cotton sources, less waste.	Reputable brand that's been mainstream for decades, meaning the reveiws are pretty accurate and reliable. Quality products, shown as people have owned their jeans for a few decades (reviews say). While mainstream, they're taking the initiative to incorporate more sustainable practices to produce eco-friendly products and have less of an environemntal footrpint. Products can be purchased in-store & online. Products that are damaged can be repaired by Levi's. Custom clothing options.	Lacks transparency in it's labor practices and how employees overseas are treated. While they're transparent in their eco-initiatives, I had to dig to find where the jeans are actually produced - multiple sources say that while they're not produced in "sweatshops", almost none of its supply chain is certified by labour standards which ensure worker health and safety, living wages or other labour rights. Doesn't ship outside the continental U.S.	Ranges from $7-$495 (genuine leather jacket is an expensive $1200 outlier) Too many different choices, styles, and items to go through to list the price ranges for each category, but there are often a lot of sales and discounts that make Levi's a more than affordable option if you're looking for staple pieces that'll last a while (investments).	20% off your first purchase when you sign up for their newsletter Free shipping on orders $150+	I think everyone's owned a pair of levi's, new or secondhand, and I love my Levi's jeans and jackets. The quality is great, my pieces last so long, and they go with everything. I also love their new mission for environmental sustainability. Personal opinion though - the only garments I'd purchase from Levi's is their denim. Everything else, like their accessories, shirts, and beanies can be bought at other retailers that have better quality (less synthetic material) products, for a better price, and supporting another mission. I find that the only reason people would honestly want anything but the denim is for the name "Levi's" on their clothing, which I think is kind of unnecessary.
7	Pact	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	Founded in Boulder, CO, USA. Cotton production and clothing manufactoring occurs in India - Fair Trade Certified.	International	Men Women Baby Children	Niche: All things cotton Apparel: dresses, skirts, sweatshirts, jumpsuits, leggings, maternity, outerwear, pants & shorts, sweaters, tops & shirts, sleepwear, socks Accessories: scarves Underwear Essentials: bras & underwear Bath: towels Bed: sheets, duvets, & shams	Organic Cotton - Elastane - Linen - Recycled Polyester Organic cotton sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people by using natural farming processes - no toxic chemicals and 91% less water than non-organic cotton.	Environment-oriented business practices - Offers the option to offset the carbon footprint of your shipment as they partnered with an eco-tech company that allows shoppers to offset the carbon footprint of their shipments. This technology auto-magically calculates the shipment’s distance, the carbon footprint created, and the cost to offset that carbon locally.	Apparel for the whole family - men, women, children, babies, and a bed & bath line Vegan Very transparent with their production - Fair Trade Certified Factories Eco-friendly packaging - paper envelopes made from 100% post-consumer recycled paperboard and cardboard boxes made with 98% post-consumer recycled materials, both are 100% recyclable. Plus, the plastic bag that keeps the clothing safe is made with biodegradable plastic. Carbon Offset Shipping	Some reports say the fabric was reported to thin, stretch and develop holes.		20% off your first order if you sign up for their email list Free shipping on orders $50+
8	Parade	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook	Headquarters in Brooklynn, NY, USA. Factory is based in China, but is Oeko-Tex and Sedex certified, which means the factory uses no harmful chemicals and their products are made at the highest ethical standards possible.	United States	Women	Niche: Underwear Essentials Underwear Essentials: thongs, high-rise, briefs, cheeky, boyshorts, & hiphuggers undies, and triangle, plunge, & scoop bralettes Apparel: sweatshirts & tank tops Accessories: scarves	Recycled Nylon - Cotton - Spandex - Elastane 3 Fabric Types: Re:Play (85% recycled nylon and 15% spandex) Silky Mesh (95% recycled nylon and 5% elastane) Universal (80% recycled nylon and 20% elastane) All underwear has a 100% Cotton gusset.	Committed to social activism -provide support to organizations that advocate for access to sexual education, reproductive rights, gender-affirming therapy, and more for people across America. They teamed up with Beam to give the consumer the power to donate 1% of every Parade order at checkout to national and local nonprofits of your choice. A company with sustainability-oriented goals for themselevs - already uses certified recycled fabrics to make their Creative Basics, as well as compostable packaging, but they also have goals for... 2022: 100% recycclable or biodegradable packaging, including cards and stickers. Implement a take-back recycling system to reduce waste even further. 2023: 100% of all cotton will be sustianably sourced. Provide sustainability training to their manufacturing partners. 2024: Provide skill-training opportunities  to empower female communities. 2025: 100% of their materials, including elastane and trims will come from certified recycled or bio-based sources. 90% of their fabrics will be sourced from ZDHC or Bluesign® certified mills.	Body-inclusive brand with representation of all body shapes and sizes With a thorough "FAQ" page on their website, Parade is very transparent with their sustainability practices and fabric composition. They make their products from tight-weave materials, which reduced the amount of microplastics released with every wash compared to looser weave clothing. They have a line of 7 different "naked" colors that are race inclusive - nude isn't just white	While we know that Parade has high sustainability standards, it was quite difficult to pinpoint where their factories were located due to a lack of transparency, and I had to look through secondary sources to find their factory location. As of right now, while they're products are mostly made of recycled materials, they do contain a lot of non-recycled synthetic materials. Doesn't ship to anywhere but the US as of right now.	Ranges from-- Individual panties: $8-$15 Bralettes: $28-$38 Tops: $24-$45 Personal opinion: you're buying quality underwear essentials and sexy designs for a fraction of the cost of Victoria Secret. Very affordable, especially with their constant discounts, bundle deals, and free shippipng on all orders.	15% off student discount if you're a student 2 for $40 bralettes 5 for $40 underwear Free shipping on all orders, no minimums
9	Patagonia	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International	Men Women Children Baby	Niche: Outdoor clothing & apparel						Free shipping on orders $75+
10	RicherPoorer	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International		Niche: Apparel essentials						20% off first order when you join their email list Free shipping on orders $50+
11	Tentree	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International		Niche: Apparel essentials						10% off your first order when you join their email list Free shipping on all orders, no minimum.
12	TheRealReal	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International		Niche: Online luxury thrift/secondhand clothing
13	thredUP	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		United States Canada		Niche: Online thrift/secondhand clothing
14	Valiant Daughter Co	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International		Niche: Graphic tees						Free shipping on US orders of $49+
15	Vitamin A	Website Instagram Twitter Facebook		International	Women	Niche: Swimwear						10% off your first order when you join their email list
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