22 More Ethical and Sustainable Denim Brands Made in the US

US-based Triarchy creates more sustainable jeans, skirts, shorts, jumpsuits, and jackets. The brand’s production system uses 85% recycled water by consistently reusing the "thick indigo laden sludge" that unmonitored factories dump into water systems.

Find most of the jeans in US sizes 24-32.

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Anchored in timeless design, Minimalist is a curated collection of women's ready-to-wear pieces all made in New York and designed to be recycled at their end of life. It seeks to be part of the solution to make fashion more sustainable, using certified lower-impact materials and ensuring fair wage and work conditions in the local New York City factories it supports.

Find it in sizes XS-L.

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US-based VENIM is a denim brand that is making timeless pieces for the next generation of consumers. The founders’ partnership is rooted in a shared passion for impeccable craftsmanship, responsible manufacturing, and unapologetically individualistic designs.

Find it in sizes 1-3 (XS-2XL).

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zero waste daniel creates more sustainable, handmade in Brooklyn, and always one of a kind unisex clothing.

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unspun is an American brand, fostering a denim world that reduces global carbon emissions by 1% through a zero-inventory and anti-waste process.

Its product sizing is totally customisable to ensure you always find the perfect fit.

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ÉTICA is a premium US luxury brand that features innovative design and cutting-edge technology.

Find most items in sizes 38-48.

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Shop ÉTICA @ Wearwell.

Shop ÉTICA @ Veneka.

Shop ÉTICA @ Freespiritbrands.

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Love the & Other Stories vibe, but hate their fast fashion business model? Boyish has all the quality, fit, and authentic washes that you could want without the harmful practices.

Find sizes 2XS-XL.

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Shop Boyish @ Reve en Vert.

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Founded by surf champion Kelly Slater, Outerknown is a responsible brand that aims to blend style and function with the protection of natural resources. The brand is Bluesign certified and has partnered with the Fair Labour Association.

Find the range in sizes XS-2XL.

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Shop Outerknown @ Wearwell.

Shop Outerknown @ Good.

Whimsy + Row is a US-based lifestyle brand born out of a love for quality goods and responsible practices. Since 2014, its mission has been to provide ease and elegance for the modern woman. Whimsy + Row utilises deadstock fabric, and by limiting each garment to short runs, the brand also reduces packaging waste and takes care of precious water resources.

Find most products in XS-XL, with an extended sizing range up to 3XL.

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True to its heritage, Edwin USA combines thoughtfully designed jeans and innovation in responsible manufacturing methods. It uses a medium proportion of more eco-friendly fabrics including GOTS certified organic cotton, and uses renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact.

The range is available in sizes 24-34.

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Matching outfits for the whole family? Absolutely. Non-toxic dyed, organic, and crafted in the US, Rudy Jude offers a more sustainable alternative to the excessive waste produced by children’s clothing. It uses a high proportion of more eco-friendly materials including organic cotton, and limits the amount of chemicals used in production. Although the brand primarily focuses on toddler and children’s wear, they also make adult wear so the whole family can look good.

Find the adult range in XS-2XL, and kidswear from 0-8 years.

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tonlé provides more environmentally-friendly womenswear with an anti-waste design process. To do so, the brand uses remnant fabrics from large manufacturers as well as recycled threads and reclaimed wood from local suppliers for its trim and accessories.

Its range is sized from XS-3XL.

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''Pushing eco-conscious boundaries'' is the Sami Miro Vintage brand ethos. Made from vintage and recycled fabrics, Sami Miro Vintage is loved by celebrities and eco-conscious fashion lovers alike. With collection names like ''Ecoterror'' and ''Global Warming Is Not a Hoax'', the cool reconstructions are offset with a deeper meaning.

Sizes vary.

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ABLE is a US-based clothing and accessories brand that works with communities all over the world to make a meaningful impact, producing slow fashion that pays a living wage to women who have faced extraordinary circumstances. It uses lower-impact materials, and reuses water and materials to minimise waste. With thoughtful design and a level of quality that guarantees its products for life, its pieces aren't just an investment for your wardrobe, they are an investment in women around the world.

Find the range in sizes 2XS-2XL.

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LA-based Reformation creates killer clothes that don’t kill the environment. The brand ensures that a proportion of its suppliers pay a living wage, and provides training to its suppliers to improve working conditions for workers in its supply chain.

Its range is available in sizes XS-3XL.

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Shop Reformation @ LVR Sustainable.

Shop Reformation Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

Shop Reformation @ Farfetch.

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Eileen Fisher creates timeless, well-made clothes designed to work together, wear effortlessly, and be part of a responsible life cycle. The brand has also made a public commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and uses more eco-friendly materials.

The standard range is available in 2XS-XL, with petite and plus ranges also available.

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Another Tomorrow is a luxury brand created for the compassionate global citizen seeking elevated, thoughtful design, community, and tools for advocacy.

Find the range in US sizes 0-14.

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Greg Lauren is a US-based more sustainable denim brand, that promotes an anti-waste, post-consumer, and upcycled fashion line with a preppy-style.

Find the denim in US sizes 0-5.

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Based in New York, Rentrayage is a brand meant to dress the creative, strong, determined woman who will carry us into the future.

Find pieces in US sizes S-L.

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Since its inception in April 2010, Industry of All Nations has been a leader in research and development with a commitment to rethinking methods of production for consumer goods.

Find pieces in sizes 26-36.

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Based in Portland, Olderbrother is a playful, lower-impact dyed, gender-neutral contemporary brand.

Find pieces in sizes 2XS-XL.

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Prairie Underground is a populist apparel manufacturer committed to designing modern uniforms that evoke sensuality in daily self-expression.

Find pieces in US sizes XS-XL.

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