6 Sustainable Sweater Brands

Looking to revamp your wardrobe for fall and winter? You can do it more sustainably.

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Instead of buying new clothes, try shopping secondhand from your local thrift store or online secondhand sites like Depop or thredUP.

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If you prefer buying new clothes, opt for brands that are ethical and sustainable, and use fair trade production practices.

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Here are six sustainable sweater brands that stand out:

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Tentree

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Tentree’s sweaters use materials like organic cotton, grown without synthetic chemicals, and modal, made from beech wood fibers through a low-impact process. They also incorporate recycled polyester buttons. Tentree has been Climate Neutral certified since 2020 and a Certified B Corp since 2016. Tentree also reduces plastic in packaging by using organic cotton string instead of plastic tag fasteners and eliminating poly bags for 85-90% of products. Their mailers are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.

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MATE the Label

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MATE the Label makes their sustainable sweaters in a Fair Trade factory in Peru using 100% organic, locally-grown cotton. Founded and run by women, the brand focuses on inclusive and sustainable fashion for every stage of a woman's life. Their other products, which include activewear, loungewear, and everyday clothing, are also crafted from non-toxic, natural, and organic fabrics. MATE holds certifications like Climate Neutral, GOTS, and Certified B Corp, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable and socially responsible practices.

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Pact Apparel

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Pact Apparel’s sweaters, made with organic cotton in a Fair Trade factory, utilize sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing. By choosing organic cotton, they create non-toxic clothing that uses 81% less water and 62% less energy, setting a higher standard for sustainable fashion. The brand achieves zero net carbon impact through reforestation and renewable energy. Products come in recyclable, carbon-neutral Vela bags.

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Lucy & Yak

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The sweaters from Lucy & Yak are made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton jerseys, making them super soft and breathable. The brand combines a unique design with a strong environmental focus. Customers can trade in old items for recycling or resale. Certified by the Global Recycled Standard and the Global Organic Textile Standard, their other products also use biodegradable organic cotton, GRS recycled polyester from plastic bottles, deadstock fabrics, and organic hemp.

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Kowtow

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Kowtow's sweaters are made from 100% Fairtrade organic cotton, grown from non-GMO seeds without harmful chemicals. Their garments are plastic-free and designed for circularity, with complete seed-to-garment traceability. Labels and tags are made from recycled and organic materials, using GOTS-approved inks and dyes. As a certified B Corporation since 2006, Kowtow focuses on circular design and transparency, sharing its progress in bi-annual impact reports.

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Reformation

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Reformation's fine-gauge recycled cashmere blend sweater is made from 90% recycled cashmere and 10% cashmere. This blend uses repurposed cashmere clippings and knitwear that feel like conventional cashmere. On average, 1 kg of recycled cashmere has 70% less environmental impact as compared to virgin cashmere. Reformation is Climate Neutral Certified, Their RefRecyclable program promotes reusing, reselling, and recycling, reinforcing the brand's commitment to sustainable fashion.

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