Vetted clean-choice brands to curate your capsule wardrobe.
FASHION
Wear your wellness
Non-toxic, sustainable, regenerative, clean-choice, and ethical fashion designed with you and the planet in mind, perfect for your capsule wardrobe - and beyond.
See my rating listed for each brand of their measures in sustainability and non-toxicity, based on publicly available sustainability information.
Intimates
Subset
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Cotton is recommended by OBGYNs as a top material for underwear as it is breathable and will not trap moisture in your more sensitive area.
Subset is on a mission to protect your health through the top-drawer items we wear every day. All of their pieces are made with GOTS-certified organic cotton (aka no pesticides) and dyed according to Oeko-Tex standards (translation: only the best materials for your best assets!).
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, Oeko-Tex, Fair Trade International, and Forest Stewardship Council seals
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics)
Kiseau
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Kiseau (translation: kiss the water) is a wellness-centric brand that carries seaweed-based underwear that's good for you.
The blend of fibers is super soft and lightweight, and ultra flattering. Plus - seaweed has nutrients that are actually good for your body upon wear!
Use code Lydia15 for a special discount.
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Features: Biobased, Vegan
Certifications: GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Cradle to Cradle, FSC
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Cou Cou
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Fancy, frilly, oh so French ~ Cou Cou designs organic cotton pieces with a French flair.
They make elevated, intimate essentials that bridge the gap between your lingerie and underwear drawers, so you don’t need to compromise comfort for cuteness.
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Features: Biobased, Vegan
Certifications: B Corp, GOTS, OEKO-TEX® 100, and GRS
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
EDN
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EDN designs anti-plastic apparel without toxic dyes or harsh chemical finishes. They are committed to the development of health-enabling clothing, principled with expert construction, transparent manufacturing, and real science.
This is a top non-toxic brand! (And their pieces are super flattering and comfortable.)
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Features: Plant-based, Plastic-free, Organic, Vegan, Non-toxic dyes, Transparency, Traceability
Certifications: OEKO-TEX® Class I, ‘Baby Safe’, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 manufacturer, GOTS
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Ciao Buttercup
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Ciao Buttercup is a new organic cotton brand with super cute sets that you can wear to forgo wearing a regular bra!
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics)
Nette Rose
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Nette Rose ethically designs lingerie in small batch production. Their pieces are not organic cotton, but they are sustainably designed with a focus on lowering waste.
They source from a South African based company who have a zero landfill policy, utilize solar energy from our warm South African sun and have since planted 1000 olive trees to help reduce the greenhouse gas CO2 from the air and offset their emissions. How cool are they?
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Features: Ethical production, small batch manufacturing
Lydia’s Rating: 75% (they focus more on small batch production as sustainability than non-toxic materials)
Net Positive
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Net Positive designs healthy underwear out of organic cotton and hemp.
Their pieces are free from harsh chemicals like BPA, bleaches, plastic softeners, pesticides, and moisture-resistant additives.
Use code LYDIAD15 for a discount
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Features: Plant-based, Organic, Vegan
Certifications: GOTS, Fairtrade, USDA Certified Biobased, BSCI, Vegan
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to low-impact dyes vs non-toxic used and small % of synthetics for stretch)
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Earth and Elle uses organic cotton and bamboo, super comfortable and durable.
Perfect if you want no elastics, clips, or wires, supportive, breathable, and forgiving pieces.
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Features: Plant-based, Vegan, Small batch manufacturing
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics and low impact dyes used)
Earth and Elle
NADS
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Organic cotton is also a healthier option for guys, as the endocrine disruptors in synthetics can impact their reproductive health in many ways. These boxers are designed by guys, for guys - with tons of reviews as to how great they are, for both daily wear and workouts.
These boxers are undyed, removing any toxins associated with many textile dyes (such as carcinogens and endocrine disruptors).
NADS makes organic cotton underwear for men (ladies their boxers are super cute for us too!).
Use code LYDIADUPREE for 15% off
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
Gotchies
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Gotchies are a healthy underwear brand, designing organic cotton underwear for men.
What makes them different from other brands? They are OEKO-TEX certified (the gold standard for non-toxicity in the industry) and their pieces include an organic cotton wrapped waistband for optimized comfort.
Their mission is simple: challenge the industry, prioritize health, and provide a better choice for everyone.
Use code LYDIA15 or LYDIADUPREE for 15% off!
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, OEKO-TEX
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of synthetics used for stretch)
Maro
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Organic cotton pieces made without plastic, naturally breathable - perfect for every day wear!
MARO is a performance wear brand combining design, functionality and sustainability to create optimal underwear and sportswear. The brand started with designing the first-ever organic cotton toe socks - meant to optimize foot function to get the most out of your workouts and help with foot health.
Bonus! They are completely plastic-free.
15% off with code LYDIA
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Lounge and Sleep Wear
MATE The Label
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MATE is rooted in making sustainable fashion accessible with their non-toxic and organic (yes, this means no toxic chemicals disrupting your system) plant-based materials.
p.s., they have menswear too!
Shown: There’s a reason this is MATE’s #1 bestseller. Made with GOTS-certified Organic Cotton, this sweatshirt is super soft and warm with an oversized fit, giving it the perfect off-duty look. It comes in 9 (!) different colors.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics used)
California Cloth Foundry
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California Cloth Foundry’s approach to fashion is clothing developed in collaboration with nature, stemming from regenerative agriculture, the use of plant-based textiles, and all-natural dyes. The health of consumers, garment workers, and the earth is the first and foremost concern, with beautiful products the result of this pursuit.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Botanical dyes, USA made
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
TBCo
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For the cutest cotton pyjama sets, check out TBCo.
They are a B Corp, responsibly designing in Scotland. Some sets have linen blended in for added breathability, and the dyes used are azo-free, making them safer on your skin. Even the buttons are made from recycled plastic, avoiding new plastic waste.
Swap out your synthetics for TBCo’s cotton sets and let me know how much more comfortable you are sleeping in cotton! -
AIZOME
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Gone are the microplastics, harmful chemical growing methods and synthetic, petrochemical dyes and treatments; this new wardrobe essential is more than apparel—it is a holistic expression of health, sustainability, and care, made from regenerative cotton, organic plants, and by a team of textile insiders all determined to create sustainable clothing that is not just ‘nontoxic’, but is supportive of your health.
AIZOME has optimized clothing and bedding without any use of chemicals - no endocrine disruptors, PFAS, BPA etc. - all made out of GOTS-certified organic cotton. Their pieces are perfect for sensitive skin (and even approved for those with eczema).
They infuse their products with plants that have medicinal qualities such as indigo, madder, and sumac. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities of these herbs actually aid the body in the treatment of wounds and protect against pathogens - helping you and your loved ones to heal while you wear and sleep.
Use this link for 10% off your first AIZOME order
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Botanical Dyes
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Pangaia
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Pangaia is a materials company leveraging a science-backed approach to designing clothing in harmony with our health and the health of our Earth. They have some of the most innovative pieces I have ever seen — from treating fibers with peppermint to a flower and plant alternative to down feathers, you can be sure no one will match your style.
Shown: This hoodie is made from cotton and treated with natural, plant-based peppermint oil to neutralize and prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Due to its antibacterial properties, you can wear clothing treated with PPRMINT™ many times before they need washing.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Biobased Fabrics and Treatments, Vegan, Recycled Materials
Certifications: B Corporation
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
Lunya
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LUNYA uses Bluesign-approved dyes and OEKO-TEX certified all-natural fabrics (including washable silk!), so you can sleep soundly knowing you are wearing pure materials.
Shown: These wide leg pants from Lunya made Oprah’s favorites list - that is how comfy and flattering they are!
Use code LYDIADUPREE for 15% off your first order ($100 minimum)
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Features: Natural Fibers, Bluesign Dyes
Certifications: Bluesign
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to synthetic fibers used in some pieces)
Harvest & Mill
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Harvest & Mill works directly with organic cotton farmers, heritage mills and family owned factories - all in the USA. They are rebuilding American supply chains with clean and ethical practices from seed to stitch.
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Features: Organic, Plant based/Vegan, USA made
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Daily Wear
Janessa Leone
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Janessa Leone pieces are a harmonious blend of minimalism, luxury, and functionality. They subscribe to the ethos of buying fewer but higher quality essentials that transcend trends and will last for many years to come and optimize for longevity in the creation of every Janessa Leoné design.
They only partner with vendors and factories who share their values.
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Features: Natural Fibers, Ethical Production, Regenerative Practices
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to insufficient information on dyes/finishes used)
Industry of All Nations
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IOAN expresses that “Shopping is like voting…It’s one of the most impactful actions we as individuals can make, rather than something mindless or fickle. Our goal is to raise the prestige of what a shopper is.”
They are rethinking the fashion design model, “bringing productions back to the original makers, through the implementation of indigenous or new responsible manufacturing techniques, local to each area around the world.”
Use code LYDIA for a discount
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Botanical Dyes, Ethical Production, USA made, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Charlotte Amelia
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The lovely Sierra from Charlotte Amelia and I connected earlier this year where she expressed her mission to breathe new life into fashion - sans polyester.
The need? Sustainable, nontoxic fashion that’s not boring and has an elegant, feminine appeal.
The result? 3 designs (2 dresses & 1 skirt) handmade from OEKO-TEX certified TENCEL, in small batches by a women-owned manufacturer. Nontoxic. Biodegradable. High quality. Ethical production. Full of intention. Everything that I love to see in a brand!
Wearing this dress immediately made me feel luxurious, swaying with the movement of the fabric through my night. It’s amazing how a garment can make you feel more “you”.Use code Dupree15 for 15% off your purchase!
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Features: Plant-based, Vegan, Biodegradable, Small Batch Production, Ethical Production
Certifications: OEKO-TEX
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (very small % of synthetic used for stretch and dyes)
Another Tomorrow
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“Another Tomorrow exists to realign this relationship for the curious, compassionate global citizen seeking elevated, thoughtful design, education, and tools for advocacy.”
Another Tomorrow is a luxury womenswear brand with a focus on denim and tailoring.
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Features: Organic, Natural Fibers, Ethical Production
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (some pieces), Climate Neutral Certified, 1% For the Planet, B Corp
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (Great fabrics used, however no information on dyes)
Vincent James
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Vincent James is a collection of elevated essentials with a regenerative approach. The brand creates the foundational pieces for a chic, timeless and minimal capsule wardrobe that allows you to get dressed with confidence and ease every time and for everything your day brings. Each piece is made using the highest quality natural fabrics sourced in collaboration with nature and ethically sewn in the United States.
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Features: Organic, Plant based, Ethical Treatment of animals, Ethical Production, USA made, Regenerative Practices
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to insufficient information of dyes used)
Christy Dawn
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Christy Dawn is all about honoring Mother Earth. With their regenerative practices prioritizing carbon sequestration turned into beautiful dresses for daily wear, they are the epitome of wearing your values.
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Features: Organic, Plant based/Vegan, Botanical Dyes, Ethical Production, Regenerative Practices
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to synthetic fibers used in some pieces)
Rent The Runway
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Reducing consumption is a huge part of dressing sustainably. Renting clothes lets you do just that.
However, as much as I love the clothes I own, re-wearing the same items can feel stagnant.
This is where Rent The Runway comes in ~ you get to swipe through their inventory of small and large name brands and pick out a few pieces each month.
Pair them with pieces in your wardrobe, style a full outfit, or opt for a statement piece you’ll only wear a few times.
The beauty is in the creativity you can have trying out pieces you wouldn’t normally wear or brands you’ve been wanting to check out. And at the end of the month, shipping back is easy and they take care of cleaning for the next person. Love what you tried? You can also buy it out.Enjoy a discount with code RTRXLDUPREE50
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Features: Lowering consumption, waste, and water usage
Lydia’s Rating: 70% ~ many items can be made from synthetics, check the fabric composition for more, but know that wearing synthetics in low amounts when renting is different from wearing them every day.
Tabinotabi
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Tabinotabi is a Venice based eco-brand that combines sustainability with style. Their mission is to develop long-lasting apparel collections, that are beneficial for the skin and the planet. They only use natural and innovative certified fabrics, dyed with fruits and vegetables and only partner with local factories that respects the traditions and their standard of ethics.
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Features: Biobased, Vegan, Botanical Dyes, Ethical Production
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
McIntyre Merino
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This sweater is by the brand Mcintyre Merino, who have had a family-owned sheep farm in Australia since the late 1800s - so you could say they're merino experts!
Their pieces range from everyday essentials like t-shirts that are perfect for travel, intimates, knitwear, sauna hats, for both men and women - all with the purpose of designing high-quality pieces with some fun and personality, so you don't have to sacrifice sustainability or creativity!
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Features: Natural Fibers, Ethical Production
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
Outerknown
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Outerknown is “committed to protecting the environment and supporting fair labor”. They work with B Corp certified suppliers and promote labor standards in alignment with the Fair Labor Association. They also prioritize circularity to keep products out of landfills.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Ethical Production, Recycled Materials
Certifications: B Corp, Fair Labor Association
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
ASKET
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ASKET designs capsule wardrobe pieces in Earth-conscious fabrics. Their minimalistic approach to daily dressing is meant to decrease overconsumption by developing what they call a “permanent collection” — pieces that can easily be paired countless ways and will last a lifetime.
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Features: Organic, Plant based, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Recycled Materials
Lydia’s Rating: 70% (due to synthetic fibers used in some pieces and insufficient information about dyes/finishes used)
LESTRANGE
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The LESTRANGE philosophy page says it best, “LESTRANGE was born from a desire to design the very best version of a garment. The ultimate. A garment that is more refined, more timeless and more wearable than anything before.”
Their modular pieces are a collection of essentials, to take you through everything your day may bring. They push the boundaries beyond sustainability, pioneering the use of regenerative agriculture — this is a brand you do not want to miss!
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Features: Organic, Plant based, Regenerative Practices, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Certifications: B Corp
Lydia’s Rating: 70% (due to synthetic fibers used in some pieces and insufficient information about dyes/finishes used). Note: LESTRANGE does not market themselves as a sustainable company, but rather uses a sustainable business model approach to clothing development.
ISTO.
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ISTO. stands for “Independent thinking, superb quality”. They design luxury everyday essentials in one single permanent collection that fits your everyday needs. All of their pieces are transparently made in Portugal from 100% organic, natural & recycled materials.
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Features: Organic, Natural Fabrics, Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Transparency
Certifications: GOTS
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small % of plastics and no information on dyes used)
Alex Crane
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Alex Crane designs are made with 100% renewable, natural materials. No fibers are made from plastics or fossil fuels. They use natural dyes derived from rocks and soil, which are biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-allergenic.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Recycled Materials
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Organsk
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Creating 360° eco-certified premium denim, made exclusively from certified organic, non-toxic, renewable & recycled materials, manufactured in grade A European factories.
CRUELTY-FREE, ETHICAL & MORE SUSTAINABLEThe concept of organsk® originated from “our love for jeans.”
We have a deep appreciation for well-fitting denim. Recognizing the uniqueness of each individual, we create jeans that complement every body type. Our focus has always been on providing the highest quality while ensuring unparalleled comfort and everlasting style.
Staying true to our Scandinavian roots, organsk® offers a clean and modern take on classic jean silhouettes.
“We don't just sell jeans; we offer a more sustainable lifestyle for everyone involved, from production to our customer.”- Alen Hrustic, CEO
Use code DAYINTOEVE for free shipping
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Materials: Non Toxic: All organsk® jeans, denim and clothing is PFAs-Free, Phthalates-Free, Free of Azo Dyes and free of any known chemicals that can harm you and the environment.
GOTS certified organic and recycled cotton. (GOTS is the best certification for ethically produced organic cotton.)
GRS certified polyester made from recycled PET bottles.
FSC certified wood pulp. (used for our vegan jacron patches)
OEKO Tex Certified buttons
OEKO Tex Certified Eco-Verde thread made from recycled bottles.
Low Impact Technologies:
Laser technology for distressing and creating the “bleach effect.”
Ozone and Atmosphere wash
E-flow technology using nanobubbles.
Compared to traditional washing techniques, these innovative processes result in the use of 40% less energy, 90% less chemicals and 90% less water across the whole supply chain.
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Activewear
MATE The Label
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Studies have shown that chemicals can leach off of fabrics and be taken in by the body - especially when sweating. This is why it is so important to wear Organic plant-based pieces without toxic dyes and finishes while you workout.
Organic cotton is a top material for workouts as it is breathable and free from the endocrine disruptors commonly found in synthetics. Also, MATE does not used PFAS in their finishes so you can get all the benefits from your workout, without the toxins.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
MARO
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Organic cotton pieces made without plastic, naturally breathable - perfect for any workout!
MARO is a performance wear brand combining design, functionality and sustainability to create optimal sportswear. The brand started with designing the first-ever organic cotton toe socks - meant to optimize foot function to get the most out of your workouts and help with foot health.
Bonus! They are completely plastic-free.
15% off with code LYDIA
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Groceries Apparel
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Groceries Apparel is just how it sounds - they use upcycled food waste collection from discarded avocado pits, carrot tops, pomegranate peels and used coffee grounds to make a collection of non-toxic wardrobe essentials.
Use code LYDIADUPREE for a discount
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Aktiiv
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aktiiv is pioneering the use of bio-based materials with their castor bean, seaweed and algae infused workout sets.
Shown: These buttery soft biker shorts are made from castor beans and biodegradable yarn, and are treated with a bio-based microalgae treatment to make them sweat wicking. PFAS-who?
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Features: Biobased, Vegan
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to the limited information on how the biobased fibers are turned into bioplastics and dyes used)
Boldwill
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Natural Progression towards plastic free training gear.
Boldwill believes that in both sports and life that incremental progress is the key to moving forward in the most natural way. Understanding that great things take time, and that experiencing the journey itself is what brings true fulfilment in life. This is what they call Natural Progression.
LYDIA10 for 10% off!
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Certifications: GOTS, bluesign®, and OEKO-TEX®. Besides that they also adhere to REACH and the ZDHC MRSL, which means that they only work with chemicals that are not harmful to either people or the environment and that they test for this at multiple phases. Their products are tested for and are free from PFAS, BPA and AZO.
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small % of plastics used)
Paka
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PAKA is an all-natural brand innovating alpaca fiber into all-purpose clothing, promoting outdoor adventures, conscious consumption, and creator support.
Check out my spotlight on the brand here.
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Features: Natural Fibers, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Certification: Environmentally-friendly dyes (OEKO TEX + GOTS certified
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to % of plastics used)
Wayve Wear
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Wayve takes a holistic approach to well-being, where what you wear is as important as what you eat and how you move. Their mission is simple yet profound – to provide you with thoughtfully crafted clothing that aligns with your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
They create our clothing from natural materials because they’re better for your health, more sustainable for the Earth, and offer superior quality that outshines synthetic fibers. They strive to create high-quality, timeless apparel that you can enjoy for years to come.
Use code LYDIA10 for 10% off
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Features: Natural Fibers, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Patagonia
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Patagonia is the OG sustainable brand. The use of lower-impact materials, as well as having good policies to monitor their suppliers and ensure that garment workers are treated well.
For the Spring 2025 season and onward, Patagonia is making all new styles without intentionally added PFAS chemistry.
They are also shifting to a cleaner process for dye application, which makes dye less likely to run off onto your skin and into the environment.
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Features: Natural Fibers, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Certification: Bluesign, FSC, RWS
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to some synthetics used)
Don Kaka
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Don Kaka is an LA-based designer on a mission to rid the fashion world of plastics and toxins. His latest initiative, ‘The Yogi’, features merino wool crafted into a yoga set sans petrochemicals, meant for daily wear. He is one to watch as he has so many plans for the future of fashion!
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Undyed Options, USA made, Uphold Transparency
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to current dyes used but he is moving towards all plant-based dyes)
Mover
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Sportswear crafted from natural fibers only, plastic free. Performance by Nature, for Nature.
Designed in Switzerland.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Happy Earth
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Happy Earth was started by two scientists - so their mission is dear to me. They partner with a majority of Fair Trade-certified factories that abide by the International Labour Organization principles, and their environmental initiatives range from reducing waste to being Climate Neutral Certified.
This set is made from organic cotton that is locally grown,
harvested, and dyed with certified non-toxic dyes
in India - which is safer for the Earth, the farmers and makers handling the pieces - and your body. It is form-fitting yet not tight, sits nicely against the skin without irritation, and has a nice stretch to move in. And how cute is this jacket!
Between their sustainability and give back initiatives, it seems that nothing is too big or small for them to build a Happy Earth!
Use code LYDIA20 for 20% off
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Tripulse
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Tripulse creates refined natural performance wear that's certified free from toxins - made from 84-100% certified wood-fiber TENCEL™ Lyocell, one of my favorite activewear fabrics. Their pieces are naturally breathable, incredibly kind to sensitive skin, odor-resistant (& squat-proof!). Where stretch is essential, they use the cleanest elastane available - OEKO-TEX certified ROICA® eco-elastane instead of conventional elastane.
At the heart of their brand is wellness-first performance: activewear that elevates both your movement and your wellbeing. "Tri" represents their three core values - Movement & Wellness, Sustainability, and Community - while "Pulse" embodies the energy that fuels us to move mindfully and make a difference. They're a Scandinavian brand manufacturing in their GOTS-certified factory in Portugal.
Tripulse creates pieces primarily for women, versatile for everything from high-intensity training, Pilates & Yoga to everyday life.Use code LYDIADUPREE15 for 15% off your first Tripulse purchase
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Features: Natural Fabrics, Non-toxic Dyes, Uphold Transparency
Certifications: OEKO-TEX®, Blue Label by Asthma Allergy Denmark, 100% climate neutral certified
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Sports Organics
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Sports Organics exists to make sportswear as clean and natural as possible, without sacrificing performance.
This organic cotton workout set is designed for performance. Sleek, moisture-wicking (naturally), moves with you and stays put. Their merino wool pieces are top tier performance wear.
GOTS certified and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (evidence of the high quality, non-toxic fabrics, love to see it!).
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Features: Natural Fibers, Uphold Transparency
Certifications: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to a small % of synthetics used)
Definite Articles
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Definite Articles is a workout wear brand that tests their final products for the toxic chemicals to ensure they are free from both BPA and PFAS. Because you’re working out, you want to remove toxins from your body, not add them in right?
Not only are they a nontoxic alternative, but they also are treated with CiCLO that increases the breakdown process of the fibers so they won’t persist in a landfill for years like most synthetics do.
And lastly, they’re ultra flattering and functional for your highest impact workouts.
Use code DAYINTOEVE for 20% off!
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Features: Vegan, BPA/PFAS-free, Bluesign Certified Dyes, Ethical Production, Uphold Transparency
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to portion of synthetics used)
Children’s Clothing
Crann Organic
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Crann Organic was founded by a mother and nurse practitioner with the mission of designing clothes for children with skin sensitivities. Their pieces are OEKO-TEX and GOTS certified and they use skin-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton and Tencel. Sizes: 2 years – 12 years
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, OEKO-TEX
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
mini mioche
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Mini mioche has been a trailblazing brand on a mission to clean up the children's clothing industry since 2008 (i.e., they are an OG sustainable brand). After seeing the low quality materials and designs of most children's clothing, mom and founder Jacquelyn Corbett saw the need to design high quality pieces that are better for children's health and for the planet.
All of their pieces are certified organic through the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which is great for children's sensitive skin. They do not use harmful chemicals, such as toxic dyes, pesticides, formaldehyde, azo compounds, flame restaurants, heavy metals, BPA, or plastic packaging (which are used in most clothing, including for kids). This is such a high standard in this industry!
Their pieces are designed and developed locally in Canada following ethical processes. Their other certifications include being members of 1% for the Planet and Climate Neutral Certified (meaning, their pieces have zero carbon impact).
Mini mioche clothing is super soft and chic for your loved ones (and even kid-approved). They have a wide variety of size options, with pieces designed for newborns through 16 year-olds. Their sizing is based on 2-year ranges, so that the piece can grow with them. And, many mini mioche customers boast of their pieces lasting up to 8 years!
You can feel good about supporting a brand that supports you, the environment, and their workers with mini mioche."As a mum, stepmum, and pet-mum to five kids and two dogs, I am equally obsessed with quality and value. mini mioche was born because kids deserve better - better materials, better design, and better for the planet. We took the low quality world of kids' basics and transformed it into something special - where style meets sustainability, and comfort meets consciousness."
- Jacquelyn Corbett, mum + owner
Sizing by age: 0m-16yUse code DAYINTOEVE for 15% off
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Features: Certified Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Clean Chemistry
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), members of 1% for the Planet, Climate Neutral Certified
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
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Faire Child ethically handmakes eco-friendly raincoats. They are OEKO-TEX and Bluesign certified. Sizes: 2 – 10 yrs
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Features: Recycled Materials, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certifications: Bluesign, Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 70% (due to plastic-based fabrics used)
Faire Child
Finn + Emma
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Finn + Emma use 100% organic cotton, non-toxic and eco-friendly dyes, as well as lead/nickel-free snaps with coconut inserts. They are GOTS certified. Sizes: Newborn – 4T
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Non-toxic dyes, Ethical Production
Certification: Global Organic Textile Standard
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Hanna Andersson
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Hanna Andersson designs OEKO-TEX certified pieces including character clothes. They even have hypoallergenic & eczema-friendly pieces. Sizes: Newborn – 14 yrs
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certification: OEKO-TEX, GOTS
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Hahaha LA
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Hahaha is an LA-based kids’ streetwear brand. All of their clothing is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and meets the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification.
They have a super fun feature where kids get to choose from a growing collection of patches that can easily be added to the hook-and-loop zones on each garment. Dinosaurs one day. Rockets the next. A birthday cake. A taco. Their heritage. Their hero. Their mood.
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Chemical Management
Lydia’s Rating: 100% (due to some synthetics used)
Nui Organics
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Nui Organics uses a lot of merino wool, blended with silk and Tencel Lyocell, as well as organic cotton and alpaca wool. Sizes: Newborn – Adult 3XL
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certifications: OEKO-TEX, GOTS
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Or.basics
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Or.basic uses 100% organic cotton and GOTS-certified dyes. They are a small-batch brand offering select pieces. Sizes: Newborn – Adult
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production
Certification: GOTS
Lydia’s Rating: 80%
Pehr
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Azo-free dyes
Certification: GOTS, FSC
Lydia’s Rating: 80%
UpChoose
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UpChoose offers a subscription plan for organic baby clothing. Instead of always having to shop for new pieces, you can receive pieces based on the current size you need and easily trade in as new sizes and pieces are needed. This is a great way to reduce consumption and waste, while still getting premium brands! Sizes: Newborn-4T
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Ethical Production
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Swimwear
Vitamin A
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Vitamin A has been pioneering the sustainable swimwear space. The company has incorporated several more sustainable high-performance fabrics along with eco-conscious textiles like organic cotton, linen, recycled cotton and Tencel®. All materials are certified to meet the global Oeko-Tex standard for safe textiles.
They proudly donate a portion of sales to environmental organizations working to protect our oceans through their partnership with 1% for the Planet.
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Features: Plant/Bio-based, Vegan, Recycled Materials, 1% for the Planet
Certifications: Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small % of plastics and dyes used)
KYE Intimates
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Designed and made in Los Angeles using medium weight, double-layered Amni Soul Eco, a fabric carefully chosen for its ability to biodegrade. This one piece is ideal for lap and ocean swims (we love when a piece is both beautiful and functional!).
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Features: Biodegradable, UV Protection, USA made, Ethical production, Recycled Materials, Charitable Initiatives
Certifications: Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to the dyes used)
Industry of All Nations
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Made from organic cotton and dyed with plants (such as indigo, pictured below), IOAN is the picture of non-toxic swimwear!
IOAN expresses that “Shopping is like voting…It’s one of the most impactful actions we as individuals can make, rather than something mindless or fickle. Our goal is to raise the prestige of what a shopper is.” They are rethinking the fashion design model, “bringing productions back to the original makers, through the implementation of indigenous or new responsible manufacturing techniques, local to each area around the world.”
Use code LYDIA for a discount
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Features: Organic, Plant-based, Vegan, Botanical Dyes, Ethical Production, USA made, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Rivea
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Every item of Rivea swimwear represents 10 plastic bottles, removed from the sea and beaches of the Mediterranean and then recycled.
All Rivea swimsuits come with a waterproof TPU bag and 1CHF (~$1) will be donated to The Coral Planters association to support its work. All of their products are certified by independent labels such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), 100% cotton or Oeko-Tex. Read more about their values.
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Features: Organic, Plant based/Vegan, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Charitable Initiatives
Certifications: Global Organic Textile Standard, Oeko-Tex
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to plastic use)
Alex Crane
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100% plastic-free swim trunks made with Bananatex®, a revolutionary technical fiber made from Abacá banana plants. The material is water-resistant, quick dry and 100% biodegradable.
Alex Crane makes breezy clothes. We choose fabrics, colors and fits that make us feel cool and light.
Breeze is a spirit - it’s a reminder to jump in the ocean and watch the clouds and hum a tune. Because life is worth enjoying (even when it’s sad or painful or boring). And, for better or worse, clothes have a big impact on how we feel.
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Features: Organic, Plant/Bio-based, Vegan, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Atalaye
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Oeko-Tex and Global Recycled Standard certified, Atalaye’s swim shorts are toxin-free and have a Euro look and feel. They are made from Seaqual™, which collects marine plastic waste and turns it into a new raw material the textile industry can use. It is a unique initiative in fighting marine plastic pollution.
They participate in 1% For The Planet and Sea Shepherd France and are proud to donate 1% of our yearly sales revenue to the protection of marine wildlife.
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Features: Recycled Materials, Vegan, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Charitable Initiatives
Certifications: Oeko-Tex, Global Recycled Standard, 1% For The Planet
Lydia’s Rating: 70% (due to plastic and dyes used)
Shoes
Zen Running Club
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PSA: I finally found sustainable running sneakers. Super supportive, bouncy and comfortable, these sneakers by Zen Running Club are responsibly made from eucalyptus, sugarcane, castor bean, and natural rubber.
Zen Running Club is pioneering the world of biobased materials, developing running shoes out of eucalyptus, sugarcane, and castor beans (so you know you have a low environmental footprint!). Their mission, “Made from good decisions™” is at the core of everything they do.
Enjoy 30% off with code LYDIA30!
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Features: Plant/Bio-based, Vegan
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to dyes used)
PROTA FIORI
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PROTA FIORI capitalizes on a feminine approach to sustainability. As the first luxury footwear brand using sustainable materials, they work directly with their suppliers and are involved in every step of production, using locally-sourced plant-based fibers and combatting food waste.
Shown: Ballet flats will never go out of style - and these will last years in your closet! Leather made from upcycled apple and grape skins (from local wineries in Italy!), these give a new meaning to luxury fashion.
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Features: Plant/Bio-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Certifications: Oeko-Tex, Forest Stewardship Council seals, Global Recycled Standard, USDA Certified Biobased Product
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to a small amount of plastics and the dyes used)
SANS MATIN
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Your essential daily white sneaker. Tons of bounce, day-long comfort, pairs well with everything else in your closet.
SANS MATIN translates to “Without Morning”, personifying the 'Work Hard, Play Hard' concept. It challenges the traditional work-place norms, providing a casual, sturdy yet stylish alternative for day-to-night dressing. All of their products are ethically handmade using locally sourced, premium leathers. And (bonus!) 2% of your purchase goes to their charities to protect the Amazon Rainforest (amongst other charities).
Use code LYDIAD15 for 15% off!
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Features: Plant based, Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Charitable Initiatives
Lydia’s Rating: 100%
Veja
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VEJA is a pioneer in the sustainable shoes market. Their products are made in Brazil from Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton and Amazonian rubber, mixed with recycled materials, and the leather is tanned used chrome-free processes. They work directly with producers in Brazil and Peru and maintain Fair Trade practices.
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Features: Plant/Bio-based, Chrome-free Leather, Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to some of the finishes/dyes and plastic use)
Allbirds
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Allbirds is all about sustainable material usage - from FSC-certified Tencel lyocell to Merino wool, their products are made from consciously sourced, renewable fibers. Their current sustainability mission is focused on transitioning to regenerative agriculture and offsetting carbon usage (and they have the sustainability reports to prove it!).
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Features: Organic, Plant/Bio-based, Ethical Production, Regenerative Practices, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to insufficient information on dyes/finishes used)
Freda Salvador
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Freda Salvador consciously designs sustainable shoes with a feminine look. Their products are handcrafted in family factories in Spain and El Salvador, where they mindfully source the highest quality LWG-certified leathers. Their pieces are designed to last a lifetime.
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Features: Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Handcrafted, Small Batch Production
Certifications: Leather Working Group
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to insufficient information on dyes used)
Nisolo
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Nisolo focuses on the ethical production of shoes (and other accessories) by following the guidelines of the International Labor Organization (ILO) (such as prohibiting child labor, forced labor and discrimination, ensuring clean working conditions, providing a liveable wage, enforcing normal working hours, and ensuring sufficient time off). They also have a strong mission towards combatting climate change by using recycled materials (including in their packaging) and chrome-free dyes in the leather tanning process, as well as using renewable energy in its supply chain.
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Features: Ethical Production, Regenerative Practices, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Certifications: B Corp, Leather Working Group, Climate Neutral
Lydia’s Rating: 90% (due to small amount of plastic use)
Accessories
Cuyana
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At the core of Cuyana is their philosophy “Fewer, Better”. They curate pieces for an essential capsule wardrobe that will last a lifetime.
Shown: Our go-to bag. It is super lightweight yet still roomy, and the Leather Working Group (LWG) certification ensures it is made from responsibly-sourced leather, without the chemicals added in most leather tanneries.
p.s., check out their travel set, made from easy to clean, LWG-certified leather. Comes with a large and small bag for all of your travel toiletry needs.
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Features: Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Certifications: Leather Working Group
Lydia’s Rating: 80% (due to small amount of plastics used and dyes used)
Aurate
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All gold pieces by Aurate are made from recycled gold - meaning, developed from pre-existing gold material instead of coming directly from a mine.
This female-founded company maintains ethical sourcing of materials and fair working conditions for all parties involved, as well as participates in multiple charitable initiatives and give back to their community (they are born and raised in NYC!).
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Features: Ethical Production, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Charitable Initiatives
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Mejuri
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Mejuri is the top sustainable jewelry brand. They use recycled materials and are upping their traceability measures. They also offer recycling programs for worn out pieces. Check out their rings to add an edge to your look (and get something for your girl while you’re at it ;).
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Features: Ethical Production, Regenerative Practices, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Allegorie
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Allegorie is combatting food waste by upcycling discarded fruits from grocery stores and juice factories. Their pieces are made from materials from apple skins to cactus fibers.
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Features: Plant/Bio-based, Vegan, Ethical Production, USA made, Regenerative Practices, Recycled Materials, Uphold Transparency & Circularity, Charitable Initiatives, Handcrafted, Small Batch Production
Certifications: Oeko-Tex, USDA Certified Biobased Product
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Range Revolution
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Range Revolution leathers are carefully selected for their natural beauty and regenerative sourcing practices. Each hide features unique variations in tone, marks, and grain, which are celebrated as distinct characteristics rather than imperfections.
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Features: Ethical Production, USA made, Regenerative Practices, Uphold Transparency & Circularity
Certifications: They work exclusively with American ranches who are committed to holistic land management and participate in a third party ecological monitoring protocol called Ecological Outcome Verification, created by the Savory Institute.
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
Noonday
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Noonday Collection is a people first lifestyle brand that collaborates with artisans in underserved communities to create our selection of soulful goods one handcrafted piece at a time.
Use code kateroller for a discount!
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Features: Ethical Production
Certifications: Fair Trade, B Corporation
Lydia’s Rating: 90%
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How to Avoid Toxic Chemicals in Clothing
Do you know what's in your clothes? From plastic-based fibers to chemical dyes, from endocrine disruptors to carcinogens, the ingredients used in clothing production are far and wide - and not readily labeled, researched, or marketed.
This downloadable guide provides an overview of the common toxins used in clothing production (from fabrics to dyes to finishes), why they are used in clothing production, their health implications, how to avoid them, certifications to look for, and clean-choice brand recommendations - so you can choose clothes based on your own health needs and preferences. Use this as a shopping guide the next time you are looking for something new, to know what to look for and what to avoid!
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Lydia’s Rating, Explained.
Each brand is assigned a rating, based on the toxicity of the fibers, dyes, and processes used to develop their products. 100% means the brand uses all non-toxic fibers, dyes, and processes, and the rating goes from there. This information is based on each brand’s publicly available sustainability information on their website, which is also linked for each for your interest and reference.
p.s., this is just one measurement to help you choose clothing; sustainability has many aspects and I encourage you to make purchases based on your values and preferences. ~ Lydia Dupree
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