Our Favourite More Ethical and Sustainable Hats and Hair Accessories

Afends is an Australia-based fashion brand leading the way in organic hemp fashion, using renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact. The Hemp 6 Panel Cap was made for the minimalist. Constructed from lightweight hemp canvas, this hat will stay nice and sturdy on your head no matter what comes your way.

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Streetwear without the sweatshops, that’s the motto of this British 100% vegan and cruelty-free streetwear apparel brand that is all about promoting a new wave of consciousness that supports the non-harming or exploitation of any beings in fashion production. Rock this classic super comfy, vegan beanie on cooler days knowing you’re doing no harm to our animal friends.

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HYER GOODS is an NY-based, leather goods label that curates hand-made products by upcycling “trash”. Bringing you a revamped beanie 2.0, its Better Beanie is locally made in NYC, using upcycled luxury leftovers from local waste. Coming soon in three limited edition colours by popular demand, it’s naturally breathable, insulating, and durable, made from 100% Italian merino wool. All without getting plastics involved.

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Girlfriend Collective creates minimal, luxury clothes made with certified fair labour, certified by the Social Accountability Standard International SA8000. The brand uses lower-impact materials like recycled polyester as well as lower-impact, non-toxic dyes and is fully OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified. Get your head in and around this staple bucket hat made from recycled and organic cotton.

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UK brand WAWWA aims to make clothing that puts the Earth and its inhabitants first by creating organic, fair trade, and vegan-friendly clothing with a positive social impact. It uses lower-impact materials including recycled materials, lower-impact non-toxic dyes, and reuses its offcuts to minimise textile waste. Crafted from waxed cotton with a matte finish, the Bucket Hat comes in seven funky colours to keep you dry in style.

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Happy Earth Apparel is a US organic clothing brand that works to give back, inspired by nature and dedicated to preserving it. This B Corp certified brand makes the planet a better place with every purchase. Through its partnerships with non-profits and Happy Earth ambassadors, it’s planting trees, fighting climate change, and cleaning up trash. Its hats like the White Fir Hat are working to make unsustainable headwear a thing of the past. Made from certified, responsibly-grown organic cotton, this unisex staple is perfect for any activity.

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The Common Good Company produces clothing using recycled materials, proving that there is not only a better way to produce but a better way to consume. This bright red beanie is made from REPREVE® yarn which is spun from 100% recycled water bottles.

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Whether it’s festival season, camping season, or cosy season, this recycled wool hat is an every season kind of thing. Made from 100% recycled wool, it features an unstructured round brim and minimal cork brand detail. tentree is a Canadian responsible lifestyle brand that plants 10 trees for every item purchased.

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Responsibly-made in Ponte, Portugal, Unrecorded’s Beanie in Sand is cool and snug in all the best ways. Made from 100% extra fine mulesing-free merino wool, this piece can be found in green, sand, and navy. Unrecorded is an independent clothing brand from the Netherlands that represents a new wave of unisex brands that are rebelling against the nature of fast fashion. Unrecorded is passionate about style, and produces a variety effortless pieces for all your wardrobe needs.

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Dazey LA is an art apparel and accessories brand that features hand-drawn designs inspired by ’70s posters and vintage graphic art, like on this funky Dazey Daisy Bucket Hat.

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Kampos is a luxurious Italian brand that believes in creating a world with integrity and conscience now and for future generations. The brand aims to raise awareness of over-fishing and marine pollution and offers consumers unique pieces, like this Bao Hat, that are made of recycled plastic bottles, fishing nets, and other lower-impact organic fabrics.

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If you love a great graphic print, Swedish label Dedicated has you covered, from head to toe. Dedicated is a responsible streetwear brand for men, women, and children. All cotton used in its pieces are 100% organic and most are Fairtrade-certified, which means that you don’t have to sacrifice your ethics to dress in style.

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If you’re the kind of person who likes to wear their morals, look no further. Not only is a tree planted every time you purchase a NIKIN product, you also get to show your tree pride. Made more ethically in Poland, this folded sleek beanie can be found in an array of colours, including this soft turquoise, so you can look great and keep your head warm.

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UK-based brand Komodo puts people and the planet first with its responsibly-sourced and more sustainable range of menswear and womenswear. The label uses some lower-impact materials, including GOTS-certified cotton and hemp, and ensures that most of its suppliers pay a living wage to their workers. The brand’s bucky hat is the essential season accessory. This versatile piece is made from lower-impact fibres to fit with all your summer vibes.

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Simply a stunner. Skip the sunburn and look good in this cute handwoven recycled straw bucket hat. Made locally in California, Vitamin A’s collections of swimwear and loungewear use a high proportion of lower-impact materials, including recycled nylon. The brand also uses a waterless process to print its designs with, reducing its chemical and water usage.

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Underprotection’s fun take on the classic bucket hat is serving all the sweetness for this summer. What’s even cooler is that the hat is made in the same material as the brand’s swimwear, which means it will dry fast in case of getting wet. As always, this Danish brand seamlessly combines ethics and aesthetics, creating underwear, loungewear, and swimwear from more responsible materials like recycled polyester and organic cotton.

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Pop My Way is a GOTS certified brand that features mix and match baby essentials that are designed to "pop" onto the garment. This UK brand's modular and versatile designs take the stress out of getting your little one dressed with mix and match elements you can switch in and out for ease or occasion.

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Mini Rodini offers more sustainable baby and kids clothes, accessories, and more. It is certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and is a member of the Fair Wear Foundation. This adorable baseball cap is perfect for any warm weather occasion.

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TAMGA Designs is out to prove how colourful and exciting more sustainable fashion can be, serving up gorgeous, flowy designs that will glide you into warmer weather with poise and grace. TAMGA offers a range of tops, skirts, dresses, and accessories made from 100% Micro TENCEL™ and ECOVERO™. The luxe Eden Scarf adds a touch of romance and charm to any outfit. Wear it around the hair, tie it on your neck, or loop it on a bag for a pop of colour.

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For those living in Europe, you’re lucky enough to be able to get your hands on the beautiful 100% GOTS cotton products created by Jyoti. Truly embodying more responsible practices, this German company provides employment for people from marginalised or disadvantaged groups in India. This fine headband constructed from fabric remnants is your perfect companion for cold and warm days.

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éclipse creates climate control UPF 50+ clothing essentials and accessories to help keep the whole family sunsafe. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint, and its entire product range is vegan. This unisex, more sustainable headband is made in small batches in Colorado and comes in lots of colours for the whole family.

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Sometimes, you just need a good scrunchie to spice up your life. Miakoda’s Zero Waste Scrunchie does just that and more, extending the life of fabric scraps that would otherwise end up in landfills. This hair accessory is created during the cutting process of the brand’s garment production.

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Classy, timeless, and responsible. This minimalist scarf will become your new staple. It comes in a square shape with clean edges and is made from a fine, super soft, silky grey fabric that makes it a joy to wear. It can be worn either as a regular scarf, headscarf, or even as a face covering—the options are endless. The scarf is made from cupro, a more responsible material produced from cotton waste within a closed-loop system.

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Enjoy the little things. Keep your locks in check both in and out of the water with these quick-drying scrunchies made from the brand’s leftover recycled nylon fabric. Founded in 2013, Elle Evans Swimwear creates beautiful swimwear and activewear for people who care about fashion and the future. The brand uses post-consumer waste fabrics and traces all of its supply chain.

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Luna + Sun is an Australian, cruelty-free fashion line creating gorgeous feminine designs. Its factory is certified by Ethical Clothing Australia, and its products are OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified.

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Featuring knot closure that won’t rip your hair, get these minimal Hair Ties crafted from high quality cutting room scraps in soft pink, bright red, and burgundy. More responsibly made in Berlin using lower-impact materials, Anekdot offers this essential pack in a set of six.

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