Conscious Clothing Brands for Kids

Shopping brands with a cause is one of the easiest ways to make a difference and feel good about everyday purchases. Making conscious shopping choices is also a great way to help kids understand where everyday objects come from and the importance of making sustainable choices. Here is a list of our favorite companies that sell kid's clothing that supports the greater good, either through ethically sourced materials, fair wages, or by giving back to other causes. Plus, they're all really cute and comfy, too!


 

    Primary

    Primary has great kids' clothes you can buy online in a rainbow of solid colors (and now, stripes) and they're committed to helping you get your kids dressed and out the door in comfy styles that are classic and logo free. All their fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified, meaning they're skin-friendly in terms of both pH and the absence of additives.

    The company uses third-party inspections to ensure ethical manufacturing in all their factories, and they have a variety of programs to give back to communities, including a school donation program, a purchase matching setup for children in need, and more.

    Pact

    This California-based company is committed to paying workers livable wages and minimizing the use of dyes and pesticides in the production chain. Their factories are Fair Trade Factory Certified and all of their cotton is 100% organic. Their kid's line includes basics, like socks, underwear, onesies, and long and short sleeved T's for up to size 5T. Parents and kids particularly love the super-soft organic cotton undies (which come in adult sizes too).

    Patagonia

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    Sizes: all ages

    Patagonia makes it easy to feel good about your purchases with their strong commitment to social responsibility, fair wages, and the environment. They even make sure that their long lasting clothing is sustainable after it leaves their shop by standing by their guarantee to repair, replace or refund anything that doesn't meet your expectations. Kids too rough on their clothes? Patagonia will cover the cost of shipping items back the them for repair at a reasonable cost. Is your favorite jacket getting too small? Trade it in for a store credit towards a new one.

    EarthHero

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    Sizes: all ages

    EarthHero is an eco-friendly online marketplace that carries products from brands that have taken steps to protect the environment. This includes the use of sustainable materials, cleaner production, and carbon offsets. Within their marketplace you'll find an ever-changing selection of toys, home goods and clothes for infants to adults. Products can be filtered by specific companies and causes and individual product descriptions provide additional details about 'sustainability features' and the company behind it.

    REI

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    Sizes: kids to adults

    This outdoors equipment coop carries a huge line of kids outdoor gear and activewear, from shoes, hats, and backpacks to durable, school-ready, pull-overs and leggings. The company is committed to ensuring that all products made under their own name, as well as other brands that they carry, are made with respect for workers and the environment. They make gear designed to last, and ensure that it stays out of the landfill by reselling used items online. Most products contain organic, fair trade, or recycled materials

    Smartwool

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    Sizes: kids to adults (plus socks for toddlers!)

    This line of warm activewear was founded with a love of the outdoors in mind. Products are sourced from wool produced according to environmental, social, and economic sustainability guidelines while safeguarding animal welfare. They also partner with a number of environmental organizations. Their kid's products include some of the warmest base layers, socks, and other winter accessories you can find. Best of all, their Smartwool Guarantee promises that you can return anything you're not satisfied with within two full years of purchase.

    Nature's Child

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    Sizes: 0-12 months

    Nature's Child was founded with the belief that baby products should be natural and reusable. Their limited line of certified organic and sustainably sourced products is limited to only the items they believe parents really need. Their clothing line consists of onesies, sleepsacks, swaddlers, and cloth diapers for newborns to 12 month olds made from chemical free merino or organic cotton.

    Frugi

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    Sizes: all ages

    This British clothing company uses only certified organic cotton for their colorful line of clothes for infants to big kids, maternity wear, stuffed animals & home goods. Their waterproof coats, rain pants, and boots use recycled plastic bottles. 1% of their annual profits are donated to charities serving children, community, and the environment. Don't live in Britain? Their affordable worldwide shipping makes it easy to shop from abroad.

    Krochet Kids

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    Sizes: all ages

    Krochet Kids was founded by three young men who loved to crochet and saw an opportunity to use their passion the help women in developing countries earn fair wages from handmade products. Every product sold by Krochet Kids carries a tag signed by the maker that you can use to look up their online profile and even send a personalized thank you note! Products for kids in this line mostly consist of crocheted hats, booties, and toys. The overall concept is a great way to help kids understand where their clothing comes from and encourage them to say thanks!

    Burt's Bees Baby

    Well known for their high-quality, organic skincare products, Burt's Bees also carries a line of clothing and bedding for babies and kids. All cloth products are made from soft and durable GOTS certified organic cotton. Their line for babies includes standards like wearable blankets and sleepers, while big kids can find everything from underwear to school-ready button-down shirts. Searching for 100% organic cotton matching family jammies? They have those too.

    From Babies with Love

    This social enterprise donates 100% of their profits to orphaned and abandoned children around the world through Street Child and SOS Children’s Villages. Funds are raised through the sale of GOTS certified organic cotton baby clothes and sustainably made toys for infants 0-12 months. Most items come beautifully packaged in recyclable material and include a complimentary drawstring bag and card.

    Under the Nile

    Under the Nile's mission is to enrich the planet and the lives of everyone they work with, "from cotton to customers". The company supports the communities where they work in many ways, from encouraging sustainable cotton production to manufacturing practices that empower women and build community. Their products includes underclothes, jammies, and everyday wear for preemies to 6 year olds as well as a wide range of home goods and toys. Individual product descriptions include a list of applicable fair trade and organic certifications.

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