behind the collection
conscious clothing
pact
A clothing company that cares about transparency and pursuing carbon neutrality. They use organic cotton (GOTS certified) and Fair-Trade certified factories.
HQ: ?
For men’s clothing, the specialize in simplicity. What stood out to me from their men’s clothing were the underclothes, such as the socks, boxers, and T-shirts.
I appreciate that for the men’s underwear, they simply show a picture of the product, not any models wearing them. Still, it is not perfect as it seems that the boxers are shaped as if worn, so be mindful of that.
Stick to the men’s store, and you should be generally safe from needing to lower your gaze inshā’ Allah.
GOTS certified: saving water, promoting human rights, and use of organic fibers that are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs [1, 2].
Carbon neutral (through offsetting their carbon emissions with SimpliZero via reforestation, renewable energy, and community projects).
Fair Trade certified factories, promoting safe working conditions and upholding of human rights [1, 3].
GOTS certified: saving water, promoting human rights, and use of organic fibers that are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs [1, 2].
Factory information: GOTS Certified and Fair Trade Factory in India
Organic cotton (GOTS certified), elastane, recycled nylon
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I have not tried their products yet.
tentree
Tentree is not just a clothing brand that says they care about the environment. They act and prove it clearly.
HQ: British Columbia, Canada
Certifications
- Certified B Corporation: meets high social and environmental standards
- The Climate Label Certified: products that consider greenhouse gas emissions.
In terms of their men’s clothing, what stood out to me were their tops (shirts, hoodies, jackets) that come in many unique designs and colors.
Stick to the men’s store, and you should be generally safe from needing to lower your gaze inshā’ Allah. Though, at times there are revealing pictures, so be mindful of those.
Ten trees planted for every product sold; over 100 million trees have been planted, masha’ Allah.
Transparent about their carbon footprint, and aiming for net zero emissions by 2033, insha’ Allah.
Use of only organic or recycled materials
Sustainable packaging and transportation.
Many sustainability goals and transparency of progress.
Circularity, where Tentree or non-Tentree item can be sent to Tentree in any condition, allows clothing to be recycled, reused, or even resold at the Reshop.
- Be mindful that the Reshop has women’s clothing, which may display immodest imagery. It is possible to filter the options to men’s clothing, though.
Work with manufacturers who are eco-conscious and respectful to their employees, according to international labor standards and their Code of Conduct. Tentree regularly audits this.
Free shipping on orders over $100
I have owned a Quilted Colville Overshirt for a while now. I really love the design and color of my overshirt, which seems no longer to be available anymore. It is soft and high quality. Al-ḥamdu lillāh. I am so happy with this purchase.
Alex Crane
Alex Crane is a certified B Corporation that specializes in men’s wear that is sustainable. Their apparel is free from plastic; they use 100% natural, sustainable materials, like organic cotton, European linen, 100% merino wool, natural mineral dyes, biodegradable softeners, banana trees, coconut, and corozo.
HQ: Denton, MD
Certifications
- Certified B Corporation: meets high social and environmental standards
In terms of their men’s clothing, what stood out to me were their tops (shirts, sweaters, jackets).
Other than the shorts shop, the overwhelming majority of the Alex Crane store is very modest.
Plastic-free clothing
100% natural, sustainable materials, like organic cotton, European linen, 100% merino wool, natural mineral dyes, biodegradable softeners, banana trees, coconut, and corozo.
Learn more here.
No factory information
Though, Alex Crane is a certified B Corporation.
Full
Free shipping on orders over $200
I have not tried their clothing yet.
shoes and stuff
Komodo
Komodo is a pioneer in the ethical clothing business, demonstrating their care for not only design but also the environment and the employees that make up the Komodo team.
HQ: London, UK
What stood out to me from apparel at Komodo was the wide variety of colors and designs. In my opinion, some of the products that make Komodo jump from the crowd are its popping patterns and variety of hues for cold-weathering clothing, from jackets and sweaters to scarves and gloves. I also love their take on sustainable, vegan shoes.
Stick to the men’s store, and you should be generally safe from needing to lower your gaze inshā’ Allah. Though, at times there are revealing pictures, so be mindful of those.
Komodo’s clothing products are cruelty-free and most are vegan.
Komodo cares sustainable fabrics are used and completely avoid single-use plastics.
- GOTS CERTIFIED COTTON
- WOOL – certified from non-mulesed sources.
- TENCEL, RAYON & MODAL – Sustainable wood pulp fabrics
- LINEN – A naturally sustainable yarn.
- Recycled POLYESTER & NYLON (only when necessary).
- Recycled PET
- BAMBOO
- GOTS CERTIFIED HEMP
Learn more about their materials here.
Komodo cares that their manufacturing partners minimize waste and recycle. If waste is unavoidable, they support their manufacturer’s efforts toward eco-friendly and safe disposal measures.
Komodo cares that each of its factories runs efficiently in order to conserve energy.
Komodo supports environmental projects, like 1% For the Planet.
Komodo’s clothing products are cruelty-free and most are vegan.
Komodo cares about employment ethics, such as no child or forced labor, workers’ rights, and workplace safety.
Information on their supply chain.
Support charity projects.
Komodo cares sustainable fabrics are used and completely avoid single-use plastics. Most of their products are 100% vegan.
- GOTS CERTIFIED COTTON
- WOOL – certified from non-mulesed sources.
- TENCEL, RAYON & MODAL – Sustainable wood pulp fabrics
- LINEN – A naturally sustainable yarn.
- Recycled POLYESTER & NYLON (only when necessary).
- Recycled PET
- BAMBOO
- GOTS CERTIFIED HEMP
Learn more about their materials here.
Free shipping to the US on all orders
Join the mailing list and get 10% off first order.
I have not tried their products yet.
nae vegan
NAE stands for “No Animal Exploitation,” showing how they care that animals are treated respectfully [8]. Not only that, but they are also a company that values taking care of the environment and having fair labor practices, being transparent with this information.
HQ: Portugal
While NAE Vegan specializes in vegan footwear, they also transfer their materials and expertise to crafting belts.
If you stay in the men’s store, you should be generally safe from needing to lower your gaze inshā’ Allah. Though, at times there are revealing pictures, so be mindful of those.
For example, in a few of the dress shoes and more often in the sneakers, the secondary images display models wearing the shoes. Sometimes this includes a man and a woman wearing the shoes, revealing the legs of the woman on occasion. Be mindful of that.
NAE Vegan agrees with and follows the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) [4].
- Use of plant-based materials, such as organic cotton, cork, apple skin, and piñatex.
- While they do use plastic-based materials, such as recycled PET and microfibers, they are transparent about which of their products contain those materials. Not only that, but the microfibers are also OEKO-Tex Standard 100 and OEKO-Tex MADE IN GREEN certified; this means that the microfibers are free from harmful substances, are made with environmentally responsible means, and with companies having worker protections.
Check out their materials here.
Packaging [4]
- Recycled and recyclable cardboard
- Paper tape and natural glue
Shipping [4]
- Partnered with Spring GDS, a shipping company that values minimizing carbon emissions.
NAE Vegan is partnered with ZeroPact so that, at checkout, you have the option to add $1 that will help offset CO2 emissions through its investment in certified environmental projects inshā’ Allah [9].
- Believe in fair labor practices and transparency in their supply chain.
- Fair compensation (51% above minimum wage).
- Prioritize safe work conditions.
- Suppliers are all located in the EU and must follow EU work condition requirements.
Factory information: check it out here.
- Use of plant-based materials, such as organic cotton, cork, apple skin, and piñatex.
- While they do use plastic-based materials, such as recycled PET and microfibers, they are transparent about which of their products contain those materials. Not only that, but the microfibers are also OEKO-Tex Standard 100 and OEKO-Tex MADE IN GREEN certified; this means that the microfibers are free from harmful substances, are made with environmentally responsible means, and with companies having worker protections.
Packaging [4]
- Recycled and recyclable cardboard
- Paper tape and natural glue
Check out their materials here.
Free shipping and returns on orders over $99 (US)
Spend at least $300 and receive 15% off, inshā’ Allah.
Check out my review of their belt here.
I have not tried their shoes yet.
