12 ethical loungewear
The nights are drawing in. How better to see in the colder seasons than with this fine selection of ethical loungewear: good for people, good for planet, good for laying on the sofa all day long, drinking hot chocolate ....
Thought crafts contemporary, love-forever pieces that are sustainably made. We love the More Printed Bamboo Throw, £49.90, made from 67% viscose derived from bamboo 28%. www.wearethought.com
The Natural Collection has supported sustainable production and ethical innovation for years. The Anju dressing gown, £35, is hand block printed by fair trade producers. www.naturalcollection.com
Luxury organic women clothing inspired by the Cornish coast, EKO’s clothing is made in Izmir on the coast of Turkey in a small factory. The Organic Simple Tee, £35, is made from natural Eucalyptus jersey, which is naturally breathable, super soft and great for layering. https://earthkindoriginals.co.uk
Thought’s socks are made from recycled polyester and wool-blends in fresh pretty designs, all breathable, anti bacterial, super soft. From £5.95. www.wearethought.com
Fair-trade pioneer People Tree goes from strength to strength. These striped print PJ’s, £74, cut from lightweight organic cotton, are perfect for lounging or sleeping. www.peopletree.co.uk
Skin creates luxuriously soft sleepwear. Made from superfine organic Pima cotton-jersey, this 'Eulalie' top, £70, is cut for a relaxed fit and detailed with antique-rose trim along the neckline. www.net-a-porter.com
Inspired by Scandinavian simplicity and minimalist design, Noctu’s ethos is to make beautiful and comfortable nightwear in top quality organic and fair-trade certified cotton. Gorgeous drape nighties start at £60. www.noctu.co.uk
Eight Hour Studio was born from a love for traditional Indian woodblock printing methods - seen here on the Dawn cotton shorts, £41 - and the desire to create an enterprise that was local yet global, socially responsible and environmentally aware. https://eighthourstudio.com
Designed in London and made in an all-female factory in Lithuania using non-toxic materials and mindful manufacturing, Silou Active's luxury activewear, like the Gaia Sweatshirt, £230, is made with conscience. https://reve-en-vert.com
A PEACE TREATY travels to a particular region each season and sets up projects with local village artisans, which help define and modernize ancient handmade textile and metalsmithing techniques. The Mihara Cobalt Scarf, £250, is stunningly crafted, handwoven in Peru from 100% baby alpaca. www.gatherandsee.com
Miss Pompom, maker of this super bright pompom beanie, is an independent knitted accessories brand based in Brixton who try to be as transparent as possible. https://ilovelowie.com
Lowie is a heritage inspired fashion label with a dedication to producing collections as ethically as possible such as this Embroidered Scarf in Indigo, £39. https://ilovelowie.com
