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The US is home to a number of responsible fashion brands paving the way for a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry. We’ve rounded up some of the top-rated brands from the US for your reference.
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Sustainability is becoming increasingly important and more and more people are trying to reduce their impact on the planet. As a result, a growing number of responsible fashion brands are starting to emerge to both meet the demand and help change the fashion industry for the better. So if you live in the US, you might be wondering which clothing brands are doing it right.
We know how you feel, which is why we compiled this list of more ethical and sustainable clothing brands from the US. These 59 conscious brands have all been rated “Good” or “Great” using our first-class methodology and are amongst our favourites. American-made, organic, vegan, female-founded, Fair Trade. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.
What makes a better brand?
Simply put, a responsible brand makes sure it positively impacts on people, the planet, and animals.
It ensures its workers are treated fairly across the supply chain. This includes policies and practices on child labour, forced labour, worker safety, the right to join a union, and payment of a living wage.
A better brand also cares about its use of resources and energy, reducing its carbon emissions, impact on our waterways, as well as using and disposing of chemicals safely.
Finally, it uses no or very few animal products, like wool, leather, fur, angora, down feather, shearling, karakul, and exotic animal skin and hair. Ideally, the brand is 100% vegan.
Now that you know what makes a responsible brand, you might decide to shop from companies located in your country or region. Whether it is to support your community at home or reduce your carbon footprint when shopping online, shopping locally can have positive benefits.
So if you live in the US or want to support North American labels, you might wonder which clothing brands are doing better. We know how you feel, which is why we compiled this list of “Good” or “Great” rated fashion brands either based or produced in the US.
Curious about brands in other regions? Check out our editors’ favourite brands from:
- California, LA, and New York
- Canada
- Europe, Germany (including Berlin), Belgium, Spain and Portugal, Italy (including Milan), France (and Paris), the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, and Switzerland
- the UK (and brands from London)
- Australia and New Zealand
- India
