Resources

Listed here are some brands and organizations that work to transform the fashion industry for the better!

Sustainable Brands

  • Proclaim.

    Proclaim is an ethnically inclusive brand that focuses on using environmentally conscious materials for their clothing. Much of the clothing they make comes from recycled polyester and cotton, organic cotton, and hemp. They work to minimize textile waste by repurposing scraps into insulation and strategically designing their products. Furthermore, the brand prides themselves on ethical labor practices in Los Angeles.

  • 337 Brand

    337 Brand is an ecofriendly fashion company that works to support the green fashion movement. Their clothing is made with environmentally friendly materials and locally made. 337 Brand is also partnered with One Tree planted and donates one dollar for every order that is placed. For every dollar donated, a tree is planted and helps to combat deforestation.

  • Harvest and Mill

    Harvest and Mill is a unisex brand focused on sourcing materials and making products in the U.S. Their manufacturing prosses limits their environmental impacts and only uses organic cotton grown in the U.S. The brand only uses natural dyes and compostable materials, ensuring their products are recyclable.

  • Nube

    Nube is a clothing brand who sources their fabrics from recycled materials. Nube uses nontoxic dyes for all their clothing and recycles their clothing scraps to make other products like mops. Nube has partnered with many artists and designers to make long lasting garments that support environmentally ethical practices.

Organizations

  • Centre for Sustainable Fashion

    Centre for Sustainable Fashion is a research center at the London College of Fashion. It works to find new ways to create fashion at a lower environmental and ethical cost.

  • Triad

    Triad works to educate and address the textile waste issue and environmental impacts of fast fashion. They hope to introduce others to more sustainable practices when purchasing clothing.

  • Waste and Resource Action Programme

    The Waste and Resource Action Programme promotes practical solutions to reduce textile waste and extend a garment's lifespan. The organization is concerned with climate change and encourages clothing repair along with recycling possibilities.

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