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20 Jan
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Layer Up With Our 30 More Ethical and Sustainable Scarves

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Scarves are the perfect trans-seasonal fashion accessory that can serve to warm you up or accent your outfit and we’ve rounded up some of the best picks for more sustainable scarves this season. 

More sustainable scarves to keep you warm and stylish

Ah, it’s that time of year again that sees us in the throes of rapidly cooling temperatures in the northern hemisphere, while the sun shines every day down south. Or maybe the other way around. It depends on the day.

Whacky weather aside, when the weatherperson can’t make up their mind and your forecast app keeps flipping back and forth (wait, why is there suddenly a heavy sunshower on my way to the beach?), a scarf is a very nice thing to have. It is a light extra layer to throw on when the winds change, and a great impromptu umbrella when you suddenly need to duck and cover.

Here are our editors’ 24 favourite more sustainable scarves, AKA the ultimate all-weather wonder that everyone needs in their closet.

Scarves made from non-animal materials

collage of vegan scarves

Top row:

Neem TENCEL Scarf

Ace & Jig Alto Scarf

Indilisi Checked Scarf

Beaumont Organic Janie Organic Cotton Scarf

Brothers We Stand Stratus Organic Cotton Scarf

Nikin Treescarf Tube Scarf

Bottom row:

Maison Blanche Scarf

Dedicated Rossberga Cat Scarf

Organic Basics Scarf

WAWWA Barley Scarf

Opera Campi Robusta Scarf

 

Scarves made from more sustainably sourced wool, cashmere, and more

Top row:

Akyn Scarf

Artknit Studios Wool Scarf

Amt. Studio Matcha Scarf

BAM Knitted Snood

Another Tomorrow Cashmere Shawl

Bottom row:

Komodo Alexa Scarf

Armedangels Saabe Scarf

Lanius Knitted Scarf

Jan n June Triangle Scarf

Pangaia Recycled Cashmere Scarf

 

collage of more sustainable knitted scarves

Top row:

Jyoti Fair Works Scarf

The Knotty Ones Raştu Scarf

OMNES Molly Scarf

Thinking MU Scarf

ZEROBARRACENTO Hand-knitted Wool Scarf

Bottom row:

TWOTHIRDS Scarf

Untouched World Scarf

Colorful Standard Merino Wool Scarf

Asket Recycled Wool and Cashmere-Blend Scarf

Kotn Elba Merino Wool Scarf

Editor's note

Feature image via Akyn, all other images via brands mentioned. Good On You publishes the world’s most comprehensive ratings of fashion and beauty brands’ impact on people, the planet, and animals. Use our directory to search thousands of rated brands.

We updated this article on 28th January 2026. Our editors frequently make updates to articles to ensure they’re up to date. We refreshed our round-up to ensure it reflects brands with recent ratings.

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