Our Favourite More Sustainable Denim Jackets to Rock Year Round

Mother of Pearl is a more sustainable and ethical luxury womenswear and accessories designer brand from the UK that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The brand uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton and ensures the payment of a living wage across some of its supply chain.

Who says more sustainable denim jackets have to be cookie-cutter? This unique oversized black denim jacket is A Look.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-L at the time of writing.

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Kings of Indigo makes quality denims, tops, and accessories inspired by American classics with a Japanese eye for detail. The brand uses GOTS organic cotton as well as recycled cotton and wool, and avoids all chemicals from the REACH chemical list.

For a worn, workwear-inspired denim jacket look, our editors are loving this short regular fit jacket made from organic cotton and TENCEL Lyocell.

Find it in sizes XS-L at the time of writing.

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US-based Triarchy creates more sustainable jeans, skirts, shorts, jumpsuits, and jackets. The brand’s production system uses 85% recycled water by consistently reusing the “thick indigo laden sludge” that unmonitored factories dump into water systems.

This cropped oversized shirt doubles for an edgy jacket that’s all kinds of cool.

You can find the jacket in sizes XS-L at the time of writing.

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Outland Denim makes premium denim jeans and clothes, and offers employment opportunities for women rescued from human trafficking in Cambodia. This Australian brand was founded as an avenue for the training and employment of women who have experienced sex trafficking.

We’re loving this more sustainable denim jacket made from a combination of Lyocell, organic cotton, and recycled cotton.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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E.L.V. Denim transforms old discarded denim into modern, sophisticated, and even made-to-measure jean jackets, pants, and accessories.

If you really can’t decide between a dark and light wash, why not have both? This anti-waste, more sustainable denim jacket is made from vintage denim and stitched together to serve us a fashionable Frankenstein’s monster look.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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Whimsy + Row is a conscious lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and more sustainable practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern woman. By limiting each garment to short runs, Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, reduces packaging waste, and takes care of precious water resources.

This dark blue denim jacket was inspired by the founder’s trip to Japan and features those signature chunky buttons.

Find the piece in most sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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Dutch denim brand MUD Jeans is all about responsibility. Not only does it offer a repair service, but it also provides a rental service where you can lease a pair of jeans for up to a year. MUD Jeans uses a combination of GOTS certified organic cotton and post-consumer recycled cotton.

This unique blue wash denim jacket is made from a blend of organic and recycled cotton, and features a wide fit, and wide cuffs to boot. Find it in sizes S-L at the time of writing.

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Non is a UK-based label that offers raw selvedge denim jeans, jackets, and accessories that are designed to last.

This relaxed fit grey wash denim jacket is made from half-and-half organic and recycled cotton.

The jacket is available in sizes S-XL at the time of writing.

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Innovative, responsible, and on-trend. Germany’s Armedangels gets a top score overall from us. The brand covers all the basics in womenswear, menswear, and kidswear. Armedangels’ quality and long-lasting pieces are made from lower-impact and certified materials, like Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton. The brand also adopted the Fair Wear Foundation Code of Conduct to protect its workers abroad.

This cool selvedge style denim “shacket” is made entirely from recycled cotton.

It’s available in sizes M-2XL at the time of writing.

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Established in 2001, Kuyichi is the first organic denim brand. With high labour and environmental ratings, the brand designs responsible and durable, yet trendy and modern pieces that never go out of style.

For real denim lovers, this is the ultimate timeless jean jacket. Wear the sleeves rolled up for a laid back look.

Sizes S-2XL are available at the time of writing.

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Nudie Jeans designs 100% organic and recycled cotton denim and is transparent about its production. The brand also offers a free repair service, resells second hand products, as well as recycles worn out items.

For a classic vintage wash more sustainable denim jacket, the Danny is the real deal.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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ASKET has been creating timeless wardrobe essentials since 2015 with revolutionary sizing and fair pricing. The brand disregards seasonal collections, cuts out all the middlemen, and only sells directly to you—putting its entire focus on building a single permanent collection.

Its stonewashed more sustainable denim jackets are simple and iconic, without all the fuss and flair. Perfect to complete an effortlessly clean look.

Find the jacket in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing, with S-L sleeve lengths available too for the perfect fit.

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Founded by surf champion Kelly Slater, Outerknown is a more sustainable brand that aims to blend style and function with the protection of natural resources. The brand is Bluesign certified and has partnered with the Fair Labour Association.

Add this versatile layer to your wardrobe—an iconic everyday piece in that favourite oversized “boyfriend” silhouette made from an organic cotton and TENCEL blend.

Find the look in sizes XS-XL at the time of writing.

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ABLE is a US-based slow fashion brand that pays a living wage to women who have faced extraordinary circumstances. With thoughtful design and a level of quality that guarantees its products for life, its pieces aren’t just an investment for your wardrobe, they are an investment in women around the world.

The brand’s signature Merly denim jacket is made from a soft cotton and Lyocell blend for a relaxed fit.

Find the jacket inclusive-sized from 2XS-3XL at the time of writing.

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Love the & Other Stories vibe, but hate their fast fashion business model? Boyish has all the quality, fit, and authentic washes that you could want without the harmful practices.

The Harvey more sustainable denim jacket is inspired by your favourite vintage. It has a slight oversized fit, cropped length, and comes in a destructed medium eco-wash.

Find sizes 2XS-XL at the time of writing.

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Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand, with a focus on environmental responsibility and more sustainable style. Its clothes are designed for you and designed for good. The brand uses lower-impact materials, which helps limit the amount of chemicals, water, and wastewater used in production.

Baukjen’s organic denim jacket is a classic.

Find the jacket in UK sizes 6-18 at the time of writing.

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