Sustainably Prepping for Summer
The summer season approaches and brings hot, sunny days with it. It’s time to transition into summer clothing once again and put away the sweaters and bring out the dresses. While making this transition, it’s important to consider the clothing we choose and how it impacts the environment we live in today. Don’t stress, Jejune Magazine has compiled a list of the perfect sustainable brands to trust with your summer wardrobe!
Wholesome Culture
Who Are They: Wholesome Culture is an eco-friendly apparel brand that champions environmental stewardship. They use water-based ink, recycled plastic bottles, bamboo, and 100% organic cotton to create their designs. They produce on demand and all orders are shipped in biodegradable packages.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Fun Fact: 10% of profits are donated to animal rescues and environmental organizations
Pact
Who Are They: Pact is an eco-conscious, Fair Trade Certified brand that produces sustainable clothing for kids and adults and home decor. The brand uses non-GMO cotton and ensures that the supply chain is clean and responsible.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Fun Fact: Their production uses 81% less water and 62% less energy
Wolven
Who Are They: Wolven is an activewear brand that works toward sustainability by using organic materials, recycled packaging, and carbon-neutral shipping. It’s Ecocert-certified and celebrates body positivity.
Price Range: $$
Fun Fact: They produce their fabrics from a cellulose fibre derived from beechwood pulp that’s twice as soft as cotton.
MITA Eyewear
Who Are They: MITA Eyewear is an eco-friendly, high quality eyewear brand that believes in doing good for its customers and the planet. The brand uses recycled water bottles in the production to design sustainable eyewear. Sustainability guides every decision made, from the design to the packaging and the brand also takes the time to educate its customers on the importance of protecting the environment.
Price Range: $$
Fun Fact: Partner with Clean Miami Beach and Tree Nation
tentree
Who Are They: Through the use of sustainable materials, tentree creates cozy, casual essentials for people who prefer a comfortable look. The brand is Fair Trade certified for its ethical manufacturing and its effort to minimalize its footprint allows them to design looks for everyone.
Price Range: $$
Fun Fact: 10 trees are planted for every item purchased
Warp + Weft
Who Are They: Warp + Weft is a family owned brand that celebrates diversity and body positivity. With sizes ranging from XS to 3XL, they represent a variety of body types and are committed to making denim for everyone.
Price Range: $$
Fun Fact: Use less than 10 gallons of water in the production of their denim.
Reformation
Who Are They: Reformation started by selling vintage apparel in Los Angeles in 2009 and expanded to creating sustainable, fashion-forward pieces. Committed to ethical practices, they ensure fair working conditions in their own LA factory and partner facilities worldwide, using low-impact materials and repurposed fabrics to produce unique, limited-edition collections.
Price Range: $$$
Fun Fact: Each item includes a description of its environmental footprint.
AGMES
Who Are They: AGMES is a sustainable jewelry brand that utilizes recycles metals to create a wide range of accessories like necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings. Designed for comfort and durability, each piece is handmade giving them a timeless quality.
Price Range: $$$-$$$$
Fun Fact: Owned by sisters Morgan Lang and Jaclyn Solomon who were inspired by their friend Andrew to create a legacy that leaves the world a better place.
Threads 4 Thought
Who Are They: Threads 4 Thought is an activewear and loungewear brand that uses raw materials and fabrics in their production. The brand works with factories worldwide that meet WRAP and Fair Labor standards ensuring that the manufacturing is handled responsibly.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Fun Fact: recyles 80% of industrial water
Kotn
Who Are They: Kotn is a certified B Corporation known for its timeless designs that honor both the artisans and the regions involved in production. With every order, they invest in jobs, infrastructures, and education to help with poverty and foster sustainable growth in the communities the brand serves.
Price Range: $$$
Fun Fact: Co-founded by three friends, Ben, Mackenzie, and Rami
