Eco Directory - Sustainable & Ethical Fashion
FASHION
Indigo Luna
Indigo Luna are leading the way with ethical yoga, swimwear and intimates, embracing a more thoughtful and slow way of creating fashion. Designed in Australia and handmade in Bali, Indigo Luna are a small family run brand committed to showing the world that sustainable and ethical fashion is the way forward. Using organic materials and recycled products such as ECONYL, which are then cut, sewn and dyed by hand in their women-run factory in Bali. All dyes are natural plant dyes, sourced locally and without the harmful materials and toxic run-off that can be caused by conventional dying techniques. Indigo Luna’s range includes yoga, swimwear, intimates, linen and knitwear for the cooler months. These comfortable and timeless pieces will keep you supported through every stage of life, and covered through every season of the year.
Outland Denim
Life-changing denim. Created to uplift people and the planet, and offer a solution to the harm the fashion industry is currently having on our environment. Especially the people creating the clothing. Outland Denim are creating lasting social change for their staff using the four pillars of training, opportunity, living wages and education. With sustainability at the forefront, every piece is created using the cleanest, vegan-friendly raw materials. Outland Denim were the first Australian denim company to become B-Corp certified and are completely transparent in every aspect of their business, publicly sharing regular Sustainability and Impact Reports.
Fleetwood Collection
Fleetwood Collection is a celebration of traditional handmade textiles and design. Their bohemian, ethically crafted fashion is thoughtful, respectful, slow fashion designed in Australia and made by their team of artisans in India and Asia. Supporting traditional block printers in India and embroiders in Thailand, they are able to create unique pieces of clothing that are ethically and sustainably produced, while ensuring the families and their communities thrive. Fleetwood Collection only produce small batch collections to stay true to their ethos of slow fashion.
Vege Threads
Vege Threads pride themselves on working with local knitting mills and dye houses, meaning every collection is 100% manufactured in Australia. They are committed to being transparent in every step of their supply chain, gaining accreditation from Ethical Clothing Australia. Collections are created using a range of eco-friendly materials such as GOTS certified organic cotton yarn and hemp, and dyed with ACO (Australian Certified Organic) dyes. Vege Threads offer timeless basics for everyday wear proving simple can be beautiful.
Organic Crew
‘Elevated loungewear that does not compromise the people or the planet.’
Their luxurious basics and loungewear use 100% organic cotton, certified organic dyes and is Fair-Trade, GOTS-certified and accredited with Ethical Clothing Australia. Organic Crew’s range will have you covered all year round and investing in these pieces means you don’t have to compromise at the expense of the environment or the people who make them.
Bed Tonic
Bed Tonic create a sustainable, timeless, and luxurious linen clothing range. By selecting certified European Flax® they can be sure that traceability and accountability can be upheld by all growers and traders. The linen is also Oeko-Tex® Certified ensuring all of the material is free from harmful substances. Non-toxic dyes are used to create the stunning range of colours available in their collections. Pure linen is a wonderful fabric that is durable and gets softer with every wash. Focusing on longevity and circularity ensures that there is minimal environmental impact, and the strength and durability of each piece will only get better with age and become a treasured part of your wardrobe.
Citizen Wolf
Citizen Wolf began by creating the best possible Tee: ethically made in Sydney, using only natural fibres, and custom made to fit your body with their Magic Fit® technology. Every piece is made-to-order ensuring nothing is wasted, recycling the hundreds of kgs of offcut fabric waste every month into their famous Zero Waste collection. Citizen Wolf are proudly B Corp and Ethical Clothing Australia certified, using 86% of fabrics made right here in Australia. Committed to being 100% circular, they offer free repairs for life, and take back your old tee to be recycled into a new one when it reaches the end of its life.
Auguste the Label
Auguste the Label’s love for mother earth drives them to operate in harmony with nature. Placing eco-friendliness over mass production, they use consciously sourced natural fibres while ensuring they work to replenish the resources used. Transparency and awareness is an integral part of creating Auguste the Label, and they aim to empower their staff, suppliers and Auguste women around the world to cherish themselves and the planet. The result is concise and considered collections that transcend trends and will be cherished for years to come.
Spell
Created in 2009 by sisters from Byron Bay, Spell is a global pioneer in sustainable fashion and ethical fashion production. Their instantly recognisable pieces are not only coveted here in Australia, but right around the world. Their consciously crafted designs are created using a combination of both colour and print, or simply texture. They describe their pieces as meeting at the intersection of romanticism, escapism, and rock & roll, using fibres that are circular, regenerative and renewable. Their collections incudes clothing, swimwear and accessories. Spell are proudly B Corp certified and they partner with 1% for the Planet.
Pandemonium Paradise
Pandemonium Paradise is an ethical apparel retailer proving that sustainable fashion can be simple, affordable, and genuinely transparent. They stock only Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan and Climate Neutral basics, and operate their business with the same integrity — renewable energy, carbon-neutral hosting, home-compostable packaging, and zero greenwashing. By challenging fast-fashion giants with honest practices and high standards, they show that sustainability doesn’t rely on size; only commitment.
Arnhem
Arnhem is committed to sustainability and minimising the impact to mother earth. Arnhem’s style is characterised by distinctive, signature prints of vintage inspired floral and earthy designs, vibrant colours and summer nostalgia. Sourcing high quality materials including sustainable tree fibres, plant-based, and recycled fibres, they are ensure every collection is plastic free. Their collections include clothing, swimwear, underwear and accessories. Arnhem values circularity, transparency and giving back to communities while also designing for a future without waste.
ZONE by Lydia
Zone by Lydia creates low-tox activewear and yoga gear designed for real life - from yoga and pilates to long walks, beach days, and everyday rituals. Our garments are made from 95% natural fibres, primarily hemp and GOTS-certified organic cotton, blended with 5% spandex for stretch. We also produce selected garments made with zero synthetics, using only plant-based fibres. We know our makers and our mills, working closely with partners who share our respect for people and the planet. We believe in progress over perfection, committing to transparency, continuous improvement, and exploring plant-based stretch alternatives as we evolve.
Boody
Boody create a range of consciously crafted basics from organically grown bamboo viscose. This material is supremely comfy, soft, and breathable - perfect for underwear, socks, and everyday basics that sit close to the skin. Boody are B Corp certified and are also in partnership with UPPAREL, with their Goodness Loop initiative helping divert over 23,000kg of used clothing from landfill. They are partnered with FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®), so are committed to responsible sourcing, supporting sustainable forestry, and safeguarding the world’s forests. Boody aims to help you live a little more purposefully, and a lot comfier. Use the link above to get $10 off your first order!
SWIMWEAR
Waev
Waev is an eco-conscious swim and sportswear brand created in Melbourne. Using fabrics such as recycled nylon/polyester, organic cotton, hemp and now the climate neutral/positive fabric Repreve to make their items. Refreshingly, they acknowledge that the fashion industry can’t ever be fully sustainable, and are committed to ensuring every stage of the process is as ethical as possible. Sourcing overseas manufacturers that meet strict fair work and ethical working conditions, and donating 5% of profits to a charity of their supporters choice. Waev’s goal is to eventually be completely Australian made, supporting local and reducing their carbon impact.
Ocean Remedy
Ocean Remedy’s mission is to create inclusive swim and active wear for healthy humans and healthy oceans. They are leaders in microplastic research on Western Australian shorelines and one of just a few brands in the world to have analysed their fabrics for microplastic burden. Founder Claire, creates by hand some of the range in Fremantle using recycled fabrics and designs with minimal waste, with a team in Bali creating the range of SunSmart swimwear. Ocean Remedy offers an incredible size range from sizes 4 to 22.
The Freedom of Peach
The Freedom of Peach is dedicated to providing essential pieces that redefine the traditional boundaries of swim and activewear. Their designs intentionally embrace minimalism; by focusing on essential and functional elements, their garments seamlessly transition you from your morning yoga practice to catching waves at the beach. Proudly made in Australia from their signature fabric, created from post-consumer bottles, boasting a UPF 50 rating, providing the highest level of protection against the harmful effects of the sun. In addition to its eco-conscious and sun-protective qualities, the fabric also features compression elements, ensuring you feel supported and enhancing comfort both in and out of the water.
FOOTWEAR
Collective Canvas
This NZ-based brand mindfully design and create every piece of footwear sustainably knowing that nothing can last forever. Collective Canvas are a brand who embrace slow, simple and transparent. They proudly work with suppliers who share the same values and commitment to ethical manufacturing processes, including fair treatment and working conditions for their workers. Organic cotton, natural latex rubber, renewable castor oil and water based glues are some of the sustainably sourced materials used in each pair of shoes. The majority of these carefully selected materials are also biodegradable, thereby reducing the impact on the environment both during the manufacturing process and at the end of their life.
aciae
aciae is an innovative sustainable fashion brand revolutionising style with products crafted from post-consumer materials, including ocean-bound plastics. Their recyclable footwear is uniquely designed for circularity and cold-water washability. Based in Australia, they champion a waste-free future through their end-of-life program, promoting sustainable consumption. aciae’s mission is twofold: to drastically reduce waste and offer trendsetting, inclusive fashion, respecting both the environment and people. By merging creativity with sustainability, aciae aims to shape a stylish yet zero waste zero harm for the next generations.
Twoobs
80% recycled, 100% vegan and 1000% comfy. Sisters and founders of Twoobs didn’t agree with how most shoes were being made, so they decided to do something about it. Using materials like natural rubber and sugarcane for the soles, organic cotton, and recycled plastics and yarn, Twoobs are gentle on the planet and built to last. As well as being cruelty-free and PETA-Approved vegan, they are also 100% serious about the people making their footwear. Ensuring every shoemaker gets paid a living wage, meals, healthcare and childcare as well as optional room and board. To complete the cycle, Twoobs will turn your old shoes into playground mats through their Takesies Backsies recycling program.
ACCESSORIES
The Other Bag
The Other Bag create a range of totes and crossbody bags created from 100% regenerated and recycled plastics and waste. Using two amazing recycled materials, ECONYL and CyclePET, they were able to make a difference combining their love of the ocean and reusing ocean waste. Not only are they helping reduce and recycle waste, their bags are a compact solution ensuring you have a reusable bag on hand whenever you need.
Will & Bear
Will & Bear create hats for every adventure, but their purpose is bigger than that. Their mission is to reduce their impact through thoughtful designs, give back to our planet and create a culture that cares for the environment, to inspire all to preserve it. Designed with circularity in mind, the high quality hats are hand crafted from natural fibres that won’t cost the earth. Working with suppliers that have certified manufacturing facilities, they also plant a tree for every hand sold. Will & Bear are B Corporation certified which ensures they have the highest verified standard of social and environmental impact.