Sustainable Clothing Brands to Watch (Part 1)
- samanthabusch
- Mar 22, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 30, 2021
This brand uses ECONYL, a 100% regenerated Nylon fibre made from recycled fishing nets and waste products found in the ocean, to create their vibrant swimwear. The techno fabric provides protection against UV rays and sun cream, making it both sustainable and useful. The bathing suits themselves are also colorful and fun designs.
Pringle of Scotland, a brand that has been around for a long time, has pledged to creating more sustainable looks. They recently came out with 2 new lines: “Recycled”, which uses 100% recycled yarn, and “Repurposed”, using one-off pieces made from vintage and archival pieces. They also work on reducing their environmental impact within their own operations, as well as throughout their supply chain.
3. BITE
This fashion company has a commitment to conserving the environment, as well as to beautiful, durable designs. While committing to a sustainable process, they also focus on detail and beauty in their clothing as well. They say that “Quality and durability are key if we are to reduce our impact on the planet's resources.”
4. ACNE Studio
This company divides their sustainable processes into three components: Products, suppliers and operations. The products are created from considered materials and techniques to create high quality designs. The suppliers are transparent and responsible to promote fair working conditions throughout the supply chain. Lastly, in operations, ACNE studios promises to be a responsible employer by considering the ethical and environmental impacts associated with operations.
House of Sunny produces small sustainable collections acting against fast fashion. They produce two seasonal collections a year, which gives them ample opportunity to focus on sustainable fabrics and manufacturing methods. They also focus on minimizing negative impacts on climate, thinking about transportation and logistics as they contribute to "slow fashion." Also, they are an e-commerce retailer which uses about 30% less energy than the traditional retail space.
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