5 Major Sustainable Fashion Brands

As consumers are becoming more and more aware of the environmental impact of brands that use fast fashion strategies of production, sustainable fashion practices are gaining traction fast. These five major brands are leading the charge in eco-friendly initiatives, with more thoughtful and consciencious approaches to producting! From using recycled materials to reducing waste in production, the steps they're taking are changing the world of fashion as we know it. Stay tuned to read about how they're making a difference in the fashion industry, as well as the world, and how you can support sustainable fashion practices with your dollars!

PATAGONIA

Patagonia is a well-known brand that has been ahead of the curb, and committed to sustainability for decades. They were one of the first major companies to use recycled materials in their products! They have continued to prioritize eco-friendly, earth conscious practices in their production processes. Additonally, they also donate 1% of their sales to environmental causes! They have launched campaigns to raise awareness about issues like climate change and protecting public lands, and more. Patagonia's deep commitment to sustainability and earth conscious processes has earned them a loyal following of environmentally conscious consumers.

EILEEN FISHER

Eileen Fisher is another brand that has been at the forefront of more sustainable fashion processess for years. Their Circular Fashion Initiative is a consciencious program that encourages customers to bring back their old Eileen Fisher branded clothing to be resold, upcycled, or repurposed. The brand also uses totally organic and sustainable materials in their production and has committed to using 100% organic cotton by 2020! Eileen Fisher's dedication to sustainability and earth-conscious practices has earned them recognition from organizations like the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and the Textile Exchange!

REFORMATION

Reformation is a trendy and stylish brand that has made sustainability a core part of their business model! They use eco-friendly materials like TENCEL™, which is recycled polyester, and deadstock fabrics to create their clothing. They also have a great program called RefRecycling, which encourages their customers to bring in their old clothing (not even just Reformation pieces) to be recycled or repurposed. In addition, Reformation has now committed to reducing their carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources! They're also focused on implementing sustainable practices in their factories. This dedication they have shown to sustainability has earned them incredible recognition from Earth focused organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council and the United Nations!

STELLA MCCARTNEY

Stella McCartney is a prominent luxury fashion brand that has truly been a leader in sustainable fashion for over a decade. The brand uses organic cotton, repurposed and recycled polyester, and innovative materials like vegan leather made from mushrooms to create their products! They also have an amazing circular program called "Stella McCartney Cares Green" which encourages their customers to donate any old clothing to be resold or recycled! In addition to this, the brand has committed to using more renewable energy sources and reducing their overall carbon footprint. Stella McCartney's dedication to sustainability has earned them immense recognition from organizations like the Ethical Fashion Initiative and the United Nations!

EVERLANE

Everlane is a major brand that prides itself on completely radical transparency! This meaning they disclose every single step of their production process and the cost breakdown of each individual item. They also truly prioritize ethical factories and more sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton. In addition to this, Everlane has launched many initiatives like "ReNew," which uses recycled plastic bottles to create outerwear! And with the rate of plastic bottle waste produced in the U.S. alone, there's certainly no shortage of material. Another initiative they have is "Clean Silk," which uses a totally non-toxic dyeing process for their silk products. Everlane's immense commitment to transparency and sustainability has earned them an incredibly loyal following and recognition from Earth conscious organizations like the Sustainable Apparel Coalition!