Revamp your wardrobe for the summer—and beyond!
Embrace the warmer season with these sustainable t-shirts for summer!
What makes a t-shirt sustainable?
What makes a t-shirt sustainable? First, the materials should be eco-friendly (hemp, organic cotton, bamboo lyocell, etc.). Second, the manufacturing should happen ethically—like in a fair trade certified factory with workers who are compensated accordingly. Lastly, the garment should be sent in recyclable or biodegradable packaging. So now that you know our qualifications, check out this list of sustainable tees for summer!
Miakoda The Tee
The Tee from Miakoda is a perfect lightweight top for the summer months! The vegan sister-owned slow fashion brand makes this top using cruelty-free, organic, and sustainable materials such as lyocell, organic cotton, and deadstock fabric. With a boxy and slightly cropped shape, this size-inclusive top is a stylish choice for your next outing!
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Jungmaven Playa 100% Hemp Tank Top
Need a new tank for all of your upcoming beach days? Get Jungmaven’s Playa 100% Hemp Tank Top! As the name suggests, this top is composed of hemp fabric that is cut and sewn in Los Angeles. Choose from a variety of stunning colors and get ready to stunt on your friends with this trendy, breathable tank.
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Patagonia Commontrail Pocket Responsibili-Tee
In case you missed it, Patagonia has a whole line of eco-friendly tops—Responsibili-Tees! For all your summer hikes, rep the Commontrail Pocket Responsibili-Tee. It features artwork that reminds everyone to share hiking trails with others, as well as the native flora and fauna. The top is made of 50% recycled cotton and 50% post consumer recycled polyester jersey, all made in a fair trade certified factory.
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Outerknown Sojourn Ribbed Tank
Quality and sustainability are top priority at Outerknown! Their Sojourn Ribbed Tank is made of oh-so-soft 95% regenerative, organic cotton. Available in a selection of neutral staple colors, this versatile tank is just what you need for the warm weather.
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MiiR Everyday Crewneck T-Shirt
Plain black or white t-shirts are always good to have in your wardrobe, and MiiR’s Everyday Crewneck T-Shirt is our top pick! It’s made from a blend of ethically sourced GOTS cotton and recycled polyester in black, white, and gray varieties.
Courtesy of MiiR
KOTN 90’s Tee
KOTN is taking us back to the ‘90s, in a sustainable fashion! Their 90s Tee offers all the nostalgia of the iconic decade, with the highest quality eco-friendly Egyptian cotton. Who knows? This well-crafted top might make it all the way to the 2090s!
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Pact Field Midweight Slub Short Sleeve Henley
Want the feel of a classic t-shirt, that’s dressed up a bit? Check out Pact’s Field Midweight Slub Short Sleeve Henley! This comfy and breathable organic cotton shirt is dressed up with a front pocket and two-button henley placket. It’s crafted in a GOTS certified and fair trade factory in India, and saves 22 gallons of water compared to a conventional cotton shirt.
Courtesy of Pact
Mott & Bow Fitted V-Neck Marcy Tee
The perfect tee doesn’t exi—enter: Mott & Bow’s Fitted V-Neck Marcy Tee. This flattering top is soft, lightweight, preshrunk, and sustainable. Best of all, once you fall in love with this shirt, you can buy them in multi-color packs of 3, 6, and 9 to stock your closet!
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Organic Basics True Boxy Crop Top Tee
We’re rocking crop tops all summer, who’s with us? Organic Basics’ True Boxy Crop Top Tee offers a flowy, oversized look with short sleeves and a ribbed crewneck collar. Best of all, when you purchase this 100% organic cotton shirt, Organic Basics sends it in carbon neutral shipping and donates 1% of the sales to support environmental initiatives. Use promo code VEGOUT10 for 10% off your purchase!
Courtesy of Organic Basics
KENT Compostable Organic Cotton T-Shirt
You’ve probably heard of clothes made from recycled materials, but what about clothes that you can compost? That's right! KENT’s Compostable Organic Cotton T-Shirt is made with a proprietary blend of non-toxic organic materials that, when composted, will turn into soil in 90 days. But don’t get too excited about the composting part as this durable, cooling shirt will last you a long time!
Courtesy of KENT
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