Issues
Most high street clothing companies are fixated on producing disposable fashion that relies on overworked and underpaid factory workers. This obsession with fast fashion puts profit over people, the planet and animals.
There are many problems associated with the fast fashion industry from supply chain issues to high greenhouse gas emissions. Our fashion and clothing guides help you find the most ethical and sustainable brands and companies. Our news and features discuss a cover a broad range of topics including, workers and human rights abuses, toxic chemicals and sustainable fabrics.
Most high street clothing companies are fixated on producing disposable fashion that relies on overworked and underpaid factory workers. This obsession with fast fashion puts profit over people, the planet and animals.
However, it isn’t all doom & gloom. We have a number of innovative, small independent brands that are doing things differently. Our sustainable fashion section provides tips on how to avoid this ‘fast’ fashion trend, introduces some fashion campaigns worth supporting and shines the spotlight on ethical brands making thoughtful clothing.
Which are the most sustainable ethical clothing brands?
In this guide, we explore 29 ethical clothing companies which show the mainstream brands how sustainable clothing should be done.
View guideIn this guide we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental record of 18 designer and luxury fashion brands
We also look at fur, response to Rana Plaza, exotic skins and we shine a light on the ethics of Stella McCartney.
View guideFinding ethical and sustainable jeans. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 56 jeans brands.
We also explore the issues around sustainable denim and other materials, organic cotton, recycled and secondhand jeans, pollution and chemicals, vegan jeans, workers' rights, and the price of jeans. We shine a spotlight on the ethics of Gucci and give our recommended best buys.
View guideRating 41 brands of outdoor clothing and gear for their ethics and sustainability. We look at the environmental impact of synthetic materials and toxic chemicals, animal rights and workers' rights.
View guideHow to find eco friendly, vegan and sustainable shoe brands.
We rate and review 36 brands of shoes, investigate how sustainable or ethical leather and synthetic leather are, vegan shoes, workers' rights in the footwear industry, how to repair shoes, options for buying secondhand shoes, and give our recommended buys.
View guideRanking the ethical and environmental record of 48 brands of sportswear.
We look at the materials used including synthetics and the problem of microplastics, size inclusivity, shine a spotlight on the ethics of Lululemon and Sweaty Betty, review secondhand sportswear and give our recommended buys.
View guideFinding ethical and eco-friendly t-shirts. We rank the ethical and environmental record of 25 ethical t-shirt brands
We also look at sustainable fabrics, forced labour, supply chains, price, shine a spotlight on No Sweat the anti-sweatshop brand and give our Best Buy recommendations.
View guideFind ethical and sustainable trainers, with ratings for 44 brands of trainers, with recommended buys and what to avoid.
In this guide we look at some of the biggest names in sporting footwear like Adidas and Nike, alongside smaller and ethical brands of trainers.
View guideNavigating the ethics of high street clothing retailers is essential for consumers who want to make responsible fashion choices.
In this guide, we investigate, score and rank the ethical and environmental records of 52 high street clothing brands.
View guideIn this guide we investigate, score and rank 11 brands of outdoor clothing and equipment shops. We look for which are the most ethical and environmental outdoor clothing and sports shops.
We look at their policies on synthetic materials and PFAS, animal rights and workers' rights. We also look at own-brand labels, and shine a spotlight on Sports Direct.
View guideMany brands claim to make sustainable lingerie. This guide will help you find truly sustainable and ethical underwear.
In the guide, we investigate, score, and rank the ethical and environmental records of 41 underwear brands that make adult bras, knickers, and pants.
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