15 UK Ethical & Vegan Clothing Brands For Men & Women
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Looking for a kinder way to dress? Here are 15 stylish and sustainable vegan and cruelty-free UK clothing brands for men and women, categorised by size and budget.
With more and more people in the UK interested in becoming vegan, many clothing brands are now following suit to adapt to changing preferences.
The number of 100% vegan clothing brands, and those offering vegan-friendly clothing made without animal-based fabrics, such as wool or leather, is on the rise. This means it’s never been easier to shop for vegan clothes.
The Vegan Clothing Fabrics To Avoid
The problem is that many vegan clothing ranges available from high street retailers are made of synthetic materials or conventionally grown cotton. These are harmful to the environment and to human and animal life.
This includes fabrics such as:
- Standard cotton
- BCI Cotton
- Polyester
- Polyamide
- PVC
- PU
- Acrylic
- Elastane (including lycra and spandex)
- Nylon
Most of these fabrics are derived from non-renewable fossil fuels, such as oil, which contribute to climate change. Meanwhile, conventional cotton is grown using pesticides, which are harmful to growers, pickers, local communities, and wildlife. BCI cotton can also be grown using pesticides.
The good news is that if you are looking to build a vegan wardrobe, then you no longer need to choose between animal rights, quality or sustainability.
The increasing demand for sustainable and ethical vegan clothing has seen a plethora of brands step up and offer truly innovative and ethical options.
15 Sustainable Vegan Clothing Brands In The UK To Know
But where to start? To help you out, here are 15 of my favourite vegan clothing brands in the UK for men and women that prioritise the use of sustainable fabrics and ethical manufacturing.
I’ve categorised these by size range and by budget, to help you find the pieces that fit your preferences with ease.
The price range key for this guide is:
£ = Under £50 | ££ = £50 – 100 | £££ = £100+
Nomads
- Budget: £ – ££
- Caters for: Women (UK sizes 8 – 18)
- Fabrics used: Fairtrade cotton, Lenzing Tencel, EcoVero
Nomads – available at Ethical Superstore – is a predominantly vegan clothing company. Only its footwear range is made from animal-based products – so be sure to side-step that section.
Nomads works directly with artisan producers and Fair Trade factories across India, making pieces from natural fibres such as GOTS-certified organic cotton, Tencel Lyocell and Ecovero viscose. It also uses AZO-free, environmentally approved dyes.
Nomads also commits to fair payment, equal pay for equal work, and a strict ban on child or forced labour, backed by independent inspections.
BAM
- Budget: ££
- Caters for: Men (sizes S – XXL) and women (UK sizes 6 – 18)
- Fabrics used: Bamboo, organic cotton, and recycled polyester
BAM isn’t a wholly vegan clothing brand, but it is worth mentioning here as the vast majority of BAM’s sustainable activewear is made without animal products.
Bamboo is a key fabric (hence the brand name) used in most of its activewear, as is cotton. However, its knitwear collection includes wool, so steer clear of that section.
As well as selling seriously soft and comfortable activewear, BAM takes sustainability seriously. It has set ambitious goals that it wants to achieve by 2030 across every element of its supply chain. This includes zero waste to landfill, zero pollution, and zero water waste.
BAM also values transparency and shares information about both its factories and supply chain. The brand is also a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. This independent third-party assessor ensures that workers’ rights are protected and that the factories are safe and empowering places to work.
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VO
- Budget: £
- Caters for: Men (sizes XS – XXL), women (UK sizes 8 – 24) and children (0 – 13 years)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton
VO (formerly known as Vegan Outfitters) is an entirely vegan clothing brand.
Describing itself as the next generation of vegan apparel, VO set out to create a brand that was 100% vegan, ethical and sustainable without compromising on style.
And it has definitely achieved that goal. Catering for men, women and even kids, you’ll find casual clothes (think slogan print t-shirts, sweatshirts, jogging bottoms and hoodies) all made from vegan materials. These are made in ethical conditions and printed with eco-friendly water-based inks. Your order is then shipped to you in plastic-free packaging.
What’s also to love is that your order gives back. VO donates 10% of its profits to UK sanctuaries that are dedicated to rescuing farm animals from abuse and slaughter.
Use the exclusive code MORAL5 at the checkout for 5% off full-priced items at VO (this can be used once per customer).
Not Basics
- Budget: £
- Caters for: Women (UK sizes 6 – 22)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton, deadstock cotton, and recycled polyester
Not Basics is a fully vegan-friendly brand that offers a great range of wardrobe staples. This includes underwear, tops, t-shirts, leggings, jumpers and trousers.
Its underwear is particularly sustainable because it’s all made from unsold deadstock fabric from other manufacturers, brands or cotton mills. This approach helps to keep fabric out of landfill and tackle textile waste in the fashion industry.
Meanwhile, other items of clothing are made from breathably soft organic cotton, for the most comfortable fit without a cocktail of pesticides.
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Y.O.U. Underwear
- Budget: £
- Caters for: Men (sizes S – 3XL) and women (UK sizes 6 – 22)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton
If you’re looking for vegan-friendly underwear, Y.O.U. Underwear is a great place to check out. All of its men’s and women’s undies (including knickers, bras, and trunks) are made from Fairtrade, PETA-approved vegan, and 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton.
All of its products are made at India’s leading ethical and sustainable manufacturer, which operates under the SA8000 social standard. This is an international standard that sets rigorous requirements for workers’ rights, fair pay, safe conditions and independent auditing across the production process to ensure socially responsible manufacturing.
Plus, for every item that you buy, Y.O.U. donates two items to Smalls for All, a charity that distributes underwear to people who need it in Africa and the UK.
The Spark Company
- Budget: £
- Caters for: Gender neutral (UK sizes XS – 3XL / 6 – 24)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton
The Spark Company sells ethically made and 100% vegan-friendly feminist and LGBTQ+ apparel. It guarantees it does not use sweatshops or child labour ever.
The Spark Company also donate part of its profits to charities close to its heart. This includes Bloody Good Period, which fights for menstrual equality, akt, an LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity and other charities close to The Spark Company’s mission.
The Spark Company aim to work sustainably and to keep finding more ways to do so. It operates a zero-waste policy – printing its apparel to order, using vegan dyes, and opting for plastic-free packaging.
The Spark Company is owned by Look Good, Do Good – the same company as VO. I looked into Look Good, Do Good to find out more. What I found was reassuring. Look Good, Do Good is an investment company that believes in equality, female empowerment, cruelty-free products, and giving back to inspiring causes. It only invests in ethical brands.
Yes Friends
- Budget: £
- Caters for men (3XS – 4XL) and women (UK sizes 6 – 16)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton
If you want to shop ethically and on a tight budget for vegan-friendly clothing, then Yes Friends is a great place to check out.
This Bristol-based brand makes affordable vegan-friendly wardrobe staples such as T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts from GOTS-certified organic cotton. Here, T-shirts start at just £12.
However, sustainability doesn’t stop at the fabric used. The entire production process is designed to minimise impact on the environment, through the use of renewable energy and reduced water usage.
People aren’t left out of the equation. All workers in the Yes Friends supply chain are paid living wages and work in Fairtrade factories, ensuring fair treatment for everyone involved.
Komodo
- Budget: ££
- Caters for: men (size S – XL) and women (UK sizes 8 – 16)
- Fabrics used: organic cotton, recycled polyester, Tencel, linen, bamboo, and hemp.
Komodo sells ethically sourced, organic, and natural fibre fashion that’s every bit as stylish as ethical.
One of the first ethical clothing brands – running since 1988 – the majority of Komodo’s products are vegan and cruelty-free.
Komodo uses premium quality organic, natural, and eco-friendly fibres to make its clothes. The brand is also both GOTS-certified and a member of the Soil Association. These certifications mean Komodo’s cotton is certified organic. What’s more, Komodo no longer uses single-use plastic in its supply chain.
And as a member of 1% for the Planet, Komodo donates to the Sumatran Orangutan Society. This charity is restoring natural rainforests and ecosystems through the purchase and repurposing of palm oil plantations.
Get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the Komodo newsletter.
MUD Jeans
- Budget: £££
- Caters for: Women (W25 / L30 – W33 / L32)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton and recycled denim
MUD Jeans – available in the UK at Komodo – makes 100% vegan jeans from organic cotton and recycled denim. This helps to avoid waste and cuts down on water and CO2 use.
Rather than washing the jeans to create the wash, MUD uses innovative ozone and laser processes. This cleverly reduces the amount of water used to manufacture a pair of jeans by up to 75%. This step also helps to reduce water pollution.
What’s also to love about MUD is that jeans labels are printed without the use of leather. This means that MUD’s entire jeans range is cruelty-free and suitable for vegans.
What’s more, MUD takes back your old jeans once you are done. Here, MUD will resell them if they are in good condition. If not, MUD will recycle them by blending them with organic cotton to create new jeans for a more circular approach to denim.
Check out my guide to ethical jeans for more ethical denim recommendations.
WAWWA
- Budget: ££ – £££
- Caters for: Men (sizes XS – XXL) and women (UK sizes 4 – 14)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton
WAWWA is a sustainable clothing brand based in Manchester, making ethical and vegan-friendly clothing for men and women.
Designing everyday wardrobe staples that are built to last, these are made with cruelty-free, earth-friendly and durable fabrics.
The majority of WAWWA’s collection is now made in-house, in its independent factory in Manchester. Here, garment professionals are paid a real living wage.
Having its own factory also allows WAWWA to offer a unique customisation service. Here, you can have trousers and t-shirts tailor-made to your measurements, creating a bespoke, perfect fit.
Sign up for the WAWWA newsletter and get 10% off your first order.
Rapanui
- Budget: £ – ££
- Caters for men (XS – 2XL and women (UK sizes 8 – 26)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton, recycled organic cotton, and organic cotton canvas.
Ise of Wight brand Rapanui doesn’t shout about its vegan credentials, but every single item on Rapanui’s site is vegan-friendly.
A leader in circular fashion, Rapanui makes clothes that are designed to be remade. It makes its clothes in solar-powered factories from GOTS-certified organic cotton and non-toxic, water-based inks. And when you’re done with them, its innovative take-back scheme ensures your old clothes are recycled into new ones – keeping textiles out of landfills.
Rapanui hasn’t overlooked people. It works with its partner factories to ensure the fair treatment of workers, safe conditions, and fair pay – including visiting factories in person to make sure standards are being met. And as part of its GOTS certification, the Rapanui supply chain is audited to ensure safe, positive and fair working conditions and pay.
WUKA Underwear
- Budget: £
- Caters for: Women (UK sizes 4 – 26)
- Fabrics used: Tencel, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and recycled nylon
If you are specifically looking for vegan-friendly reusable period pants, WUKA is the place to go. It makes a wide-range of washable pants, in inclusive sizes, from organic and sustainable fabrics. It’s also PETA-approved, so you can be certain there are no animal products in your pants.
Plainandsimple
- Budget: £ – ££
- Caters for: Men (sizes S – XL) and women (UK sizes 4 – 18)
- Fabrics used: GOTS certified organic cotton
If you’re looking for plastic-free vegan clothing, a great place to look is Plainandsimple. This circular clothing company ethically makes all of its apparel – including t-shirts, hoodies, jumpers, and sweatpants – from organic cotton certified by GOTS.
Plainandsimple is also entirely plastic-free. Everything from the threads used to the garment labels are free from plastic. This means your clothes can be recycled or composted once you’re done. Simply send them back to Plainandsimple (for free) for recycling or composting, and you’ll get 15% off your next order.
Get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the Plainandsimple mailing list.
Ninety Percent
- Budget: ££ – £££
- Caters for: Men (sizes XS – XL) and women (UK sizes 6 – 18)
- Fabrics used: Organic cotton, Tencel, Lyocell, and other sustainable fabrics.
Ninety Percent is a London-based sustainable and vegan clothing brand that produces luxury ethical basics. This includes organic cotton hoodies, and stylish dresses and tops that are designed for longevity. These are all crafted from sustainable vegan materials such as Tencel.
Ninety Percent’s packaging is 100% plastic-free. Your order is sent in mailers made from 100% recycled cardboard and biodegradable cornstarch garment bags.
What’s also to love is that Ninety Percent has created a pioneering profit-sharing business model. This approach sees Ninety Percent sharing 90% of its profits between those who make its clothes and five charitable causes – including War Child UK, Wild Aid, and Big Life. Hence the name Ninety Percent.
In terms of manufacturing, all of Ninety Percent’s clothing is made in Bangladesh. Whilst at first glance that might not sound so ethical, its factory is an industry-leading garment manufacturing facility that puts people, the planet and products first. From fair wages, health insurance and childcare, to a free hot lunch every day, Ninety Percent is dedicated to setting the very best standard in fashion.
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TenTree
- Budget: £ – £££
- Caters for: Men and women (sizes XXS – XXL)
- Fabrics used: Tencel, recycled polyester, organic cotton, and hemp
Finally, TenTree is a Canadian ethical clothing company, available in the UK at Cotswold Outdoor. It makes stylish, ethically and sustainably produced outdoor and casual wear – mostly from vegan-friendly fabrics. It also plants 10 trees for every item you purchase – hence the name!
Trees are planted in different countries – mainly Madagascar and Indonesia. This is carried out in partnership with various reforestation charities, such as Trees for the Future, to ensure meaningful and sustainable replanting.
Of course, it’s not just about the trees (although it’s a good place to start). As a certified B-Corp, every TenTree item is ethically made using only sustainable fabrics. Do note that not every product is vegan. A very small number of products are made from wool, so do check the product description carefully before purchasing.
More Vegan Wardrobe Resources
As always, I will be sure to update this guide as and when I come across more stylish vegan clothing brands. Do check back later to see what brands I’ve found. In the meantime, if you are looking for more vegan wardrobe resources, then I’ve got lots!
- Check out my guide to stylish vegan handbags for my cruelty-free top picks.
- Try my guide to vegan wallets.
- Here are the best vegan belts.
- Try my big guide to the best vegan shoes.
- And here are the vegan silk alternatives to know.
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Great line up and many brands I didn’t know! It’s encouraging to see a few with size inclusive size ranges. But still for fat folk the choice is much more limited which is always a bummer. Also I ve just realised I’ve been reading your blog for nearly 10 years! Mad.
Thanks Maggie! I know, it’s such a big issue in the ethical clothing space. There have been some definite improvements over the last few years, sizing-wise, but I wish there were more options. And thanks so much for sticking around – I really appreciate it!
Great suggestions here! I always find it a bit more difficult to find sustainable clothes for men (especially sportswear!) but I love my TenTree gear and will have to try some of your other recommendations out.
Thanks Dan! You can check out my full guide to men’s ethical clothing! It’s even bigger than this guide :)