Conscious Clothing Brands for Kids

Erynn:  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.

Lisa R:  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).

Lisa R:  Art & Eden is a registered public benefit enterprise whose goal is to produce the best eco-friendly fashion in the world. Their clothing for kids 0-10 years are made from organic cotton and recycled or upcycled polyester at factories that share a commitment to sustainability and pay workers a fair wage. The fun prints that adorn their clothing are commissioned from artists around the world. Sales support a school mentorship program and an initiative that provides meals for under-resourced children. Parents particularly like their heartbox, which includes a complete outfit at a discount.

Lisa R:  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.

Stephanie W.:  Free to Be mission is "to battle negativity and gender cliches in children's clothing with positive messages and stylish, on-trend design." They celebrate intelligence in girls, kindness in boys, gender-neutral interests (girls can like insects, and boys can like butterflies!), and so much more! In addition, all clothing is 100% sweatshop free and made in the US. All garments are sourced from suppliers whose factories are certified by Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production, which means no child labor or forced labor. A major plus- the clothing is adorable!

Lisa R:  Independence Day Clothing was started by a New York City mom who wanted to make getting dressed in the morning just a little bit easier for kids of all abilities. Clothing in this line for kids to young adults are meant to look great no matter how you wear them. Everything is reversible, both inside out and front to back, easy to put on, and made without tags or seams that will bother sensitive skin. The company is women-and-minority run and provides vocational training and supported employment for adults with disabilities.

Lisa R:  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.

Lisa R:  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

Lisa R:  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.

Lisa R:  Products carried by Fair Trade Winds online and in their six brick and mortar stores are purchased from fair trade wholesalers who are committed to the nine principles of fair trade. Because their products are sourced from a variety of wholesalers, their selection of unique, hand crafted kid's clothing and home goods is always changing. Products can be filtered to show those that support specific causes, such as empowering women, protecting the environment, or fighting human trafficking.

Lisa R:  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.

Lisa R:  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!

Lisa R:  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.

Lisa R:  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.

Lisa R:  This small U.S. based marketplace sells products made from environmentally-sensitive materials by manufacturers who treat workers fairly. Products made by U.S. manufacturers are priced slightly below suggested retail in order to help these businesses expand and 1% of gross income goes back to environmental charities. Their line of clothes for infants and kids include lots of basics, like socks, underwear, graphic T's and onesies.