Guide To Sustainable Dressing Gowns In The UK

Cosy up this winter with my guide to sustainable dressing gowns and robes. From organic cotton dressing gowns to recycled polyester and other types of eco-friendly fabrics – you’ll be sure to find something you’ll want to snuggle into.

I always think there’s something wonderfully comforting about wrapping yourself in a dressing gown. Whether it’s first thing in the morning with a cup of tea in hand, or after a cosy shower before bed, cocooning yourself in your gown makes you feel that little bit better.

However, your dressing gown may feel good, but does it do good? After all, many gowns can be made from questionable fabric – such as virgin polyester, a plastic which contributes to fossil fuel emissions. And some can be made in factories where workers aren’t always paid fairly and/or the working conditions are far from safe.

The good news is, there are better options out there, such as gowns made from organic cotton, recycled materials that don’t rely on virgin plastic, or other sustainable fabrics. Some brands even take it a step further, ensuring their workers are paid a living wage and that every stage of production is transparent.

To help point you in the right direction, I’ve rounded up my favourite more ethical dressing gowns in the UK, proving that sustainable is far from boring or uncomfortable:

The Best Ethical & Sustainable Dressing Gowns

If you’re looking for a new sustainable dressing gown this winter, then I’ve rounded up my favourite robes for you.

To help you out further, I’ve included a rough price range for each brand. The key to this guide is:

 £ = Under £50 | ££ = £50 – 100 | £££ = £100+

Pure Earth Collection

• Caters for: Men and women
• Sizes: S/M and M/L
• Budget: £££

If you’re looking for a soft and cosy 100% cotton organic robe, then try Pure Earth Collection. It makes its robes from 100% organic cotton inside and out. This includes the warm and snuggly velour outer and the cosy jersey cotton inner.

Available in two different colours – grey and green – these are dyed with safe, non-toxic dyes, and sent to you in plastic-free packaging.

As well as being made from planet-friendly materials, each purchase at Pure Earth Collection supports its initiative to remove plastics from the ocean. Every robe sold removes about 11 grams of plastic – equivalent to 3 plastic shopping bags or 44 plastic straws. 

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Seasalt

• Caters for: Women
• Sizes: S – XL
• Budget: ££

Available in four different patterns, Seasalt’s cosy recycled polyester dressing gown is perfect for snuggling into on cold mornings and nights.

Featuring a removable waist tie and front pockets, there’s room for all the essentials. By which I mean snacks, always snacks!

Seasalt was the very first fashion company to achieve Soil Association Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification back in 2005, and soon after, became one of the UK’s largest sellers of organic cotton.

Seasalt hasn’t stopped there. It has since introduced a raft of sustainability schemes, including becoming a BCorp in 2024 – a business independently certified as having a high social and environmental performance. It also has a takeback scheme on your old Seasalt clothing to avoid it going to landfill.

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White Stuff

• Caters for: Women
• Sizes: XS – XXL
• Budget: ££

High street retailer White Stuff is another place to check out for sustainable dressing gowns.

Its beautiful range of robes is made from 69% Organic Cotton and 31% Livaeco™ Viscose. This is a sustainably produced fibre made from responsibly sourced wood pulp. It’s traceable from forest to fabric, uses less water and energy than conventional viscose, and is biodegradable.

White Stuff may not be the single most sustainable brand around, but it’s making positive steps forward. In 2024, 70% of its products used certified materials, including 100% certified cotton – including organic, Fairtrade, and recycled cotton – and 90% responsible viscose. This is better than many other high street brands.

Get 10% your first full-priced order when you sign up for the White Stuff mailing list.

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Piglet In Bed

• Caters for: Men and women
• Sizes: One size
• Budget: ££

Available in heaps of different colours, Piglet In Bed’s pure linen robes are made in Portugal from 100% stonewashed European linen that is OEKO-TEX 100 certified. This independent certification means that every component of the robe, from the fabric to the thread and accessories, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals, and that it is free of these harmful chemicals.

Linen makes for a good sustainable fabric choice when it comes to dressing gowns, as it is made from fast-growing and extremely durable flax. Flax grows without the need for fertilisers or pesticides, on dry ground where food crops cannot grow. This means it can be produced without damaging the environment or displacing food crops.

A naturally thermoregulating fabric, linen can keep you cosy and warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Your robe might feel a little stiff to begin with, but stick with it. Linen is a natural fabric that becomes softer and more absorbent with use.

Get 15% off your first order when you sign up for the Piglet mailing list.

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Brora

• Caters for: Women
• Sizes: UK sizes 4 – 18
• Budget: £££

UK Heritage brand Brora is worth checking out if you are looking for a luxurious natural fibre robe.

This beautiful gingham robe is made from 100% cotton, lined with 100% organic cotton, and trimmed with 100% silk. There are no plastic fibres here.

Brora is a certified B Corp, and all of its dressing gowns are made in India in independently audited factories. Brora also says that 90% of waste fabric from the factory where its dressing gowns are made is recycled into new yarn – helping to avoid landfill waste.

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Haus Of Niya

• Caters for: Women
• Sizes: One size
• Budget: £

And last but not least, Haus of Niya (available on Etsy) makes stunning hand-printed robes for women. These are made in India, from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, and ship from the UK, so there are no customs fees.

Whilst more of a summer weight, these pretty robes are ones that you are going to want to wear again and again.

More Sustainable Winter Warmers

Looking for other ways to keep the chill off this winter? I’ve got you sorted:

• My big guide to ethical pyjamas has heaps of UK options.
• My guide to ethical slippers has all the UK brands to know about.
• And my guide to sustainable socks will also keep your toes cosy this winter.