Which are the most sustainable ethical clothing brands?
In this guide, we explore 31 ethical clothing companies which show the mainstream brands how sustainable clothing should be done.
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We are an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester. Fair Tax Mark and Living Wage Foundation accredited.
We provide you with the tools and information to make effective ethical choices.
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Jane Turner, Co-founder.
Includes guides to: fast fashion brands, sustainable fashion brands, trainers
The latest magazine includes guides to:
- Fast Fashion brands
- Sustainable Clothing brands
- Trainers
Plus:
- score tables rating and comparing the brands
- Best Buy recommendations
- which are the ethical brands fighting fast fashion?
- brands rated on the dumping of waste clothing
- what are the most sustainable fabrics to choose?
- secondhand, repair, resale and making your own
- the workers that make your clothes and trainers
- trainer brands rated on their use of sustainable materials
- vegan and PFA-free trainers
- Israel-Palestine rating for all companies in the guides
Features
- what's the progress towards sustainable consumer lifestyles in the UK?
- a new manifesto for a world where businesses serve people and nature first
Issue 223 (Nov/Dec 2026) now in print and online.
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- Find ethical and sustainable trainers, with ratings for 38 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.Read more
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