10 Regenerative Clothing & Home Brands Taking Care of Our Planet’s Soil (2024) – Sustainably Chic
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Regenerative Fashion is based on Regenerative Agriculture, which is “a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health with attention also paid to water management, fertilizer use, and more” – The Climate Reality Project. It’s restoring our soil’s health since topsoil is said to have a remainder of 60 years. If you aren’t familiar with it, topsoil has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms and is responsible for growing our crops. After years and years of misuse of land with toxic chemicals and poor crop rotation, we have almost depleted our vital topsoil. Luckily, many farms are switching to Regenerative Agriculture and putting life back into our planet.
Regenerative Agriculture works with the use of animals and grazing from field to field while their hooves pack carbon from fertilizer back into our soil. This is how we will reverse climate change and build soil fertility for future generations. It’s taking a step up from sustainability and fixing the problem we have created because nothing will be sustainable without this issue being resolved. My friend Holly Rose is a true expert on Regenerative Agriculture and all the ways it can be done, soplease read thisfor more info.
All the cotton, linen, and natural fibers we grow need to come from regenerative practices. It’s not just about the food we eat but the clothes we wear, the skincare we put on, and the many items that fill our home.
It isn’t always clear, and there is no certification at this point to help steer consumers in the right direction. It’s still fairly new to the world of sustainable fashion, but a lot of brands will clarify if something is Climate Beneficial or Regenerative within the product details. Since there aren’t too many brands that have adopted this mindset yet, I was able to come up with a list of at least ten worth checking out. There are probably a few handfuls more, but these stuck out to me the most in terms of aesthetics and accessibility. I’ll be sure to add more in the future, but I’m very excited to start with this round-up!
Our Favorite Regenerative Clothing & Home Brands:
It isn’t always clear, and there is no certification at this point to help steer consumers in the right direction. It’s still fairly new to the world of sustainable fashion, but a lot of brands will clarify if something is Climate Beneficial or Regenerative within the product details. Since there aren’t too many brands that have adopted this mindset yet, I was able to come up with a list of at least ten worth checking out. There are probably a few handfuls more, but these stuck out to me the most in terms of aesthetics and accessibility. I’ll be sure to add more in the future, but I’m very excited to start with this round-up!
Our Favorite Regenerative Clothing & Home Brands:
1. Harvest & Mill
Category | Clothing Basics, Socks
This awesome brand was born out of a need for locally sewn and USA grown organic clothing. They knew there was a better way to make clothing, and they wanted to support USA organic cotton farmers, American heritage mills and their local sewing community.
For | Women
Material | Climate Beneficial Wool
For | Women
Material | Climate Beneficial Wool, Organic Cotton, and Linen
Everything is cut and sewn together ethically in San Francisco.
4. Central Grazing Co
Category | Handbags
This farm is surrounded by land with depleted soils. They are working on restoring its health through holistic management of their flocks.
They also use veggie-tanning and natural dyeing to keep toxic chemicals away.
5. Ca Cloth Foundry
Category | Basics, Lounge, Underwear
CCF sent me a few of their pieces to try & I can’t tell you how soft and comfortable they are! They are on a mission to collaborate with nature for a healthy wardrobe. They use only botanical, plant-based ingredients & avoid all petrol-based fibers, treatments, and dyes. Everything is made thoughtfully in the U.S. in factories that ensure safe and fair work, all of their packaging is compostable, and they’re working to reduce-waste wherever possible.
6. Coyuchi
Category | Bedding
Coyuchi is one of the best brands for sustainable bedding, and now they have a Climate Beneficial collection! Their duvet insert, mattress topper, blankets, & winter accessories are made from organic cotton, & Climate Beneficial wool sourced from a ranch in northern California. It’s processed in a historic Michigan woolen mill where it’s washed with biodegradable soap & rinsed with water from Lake Huron, then air-dried… zero chemicals are involved!
7. Patagonia
Category | T-shirts
These tees come from Patagonia’s first crop of cotton sourced from more than 150 farms in India working toward Regenerative Organic Certification.
For | Men, Women & Kids
Material | Climate Conscious Cotton
We also love that the cotton is produced here in the States.
For | Men & Women
Material | Bison Wool
As someone who owns two of these products, I can say they are the warmest ever. If you live in a cooler climate, I highly suggest switching to bison wool.
10. RE Botanicals
Category | Apothecary
This is the first national brand to sell U.S. grown, USDA certified organic hemp, & all of their products are grown, extracted & bottled at their USDA organic farm in South Carolina. Their hemp is climate reversing, and is helping create healthier top soil. It’s also vegan, cruelty-free & certified glyphosate residue free. Plus, they donate 1% of their sales to educating farmers on regenerative agriculture!