Looking good doesn’t have to cost the earth or break the bank. The move towards organic fashion is growing, and England has more accessible options than ever. You’ll find real style, comfort and sustainability without having to pay a fortune.
These brands are making organic clothing an easy choice for everyday wardrobes while staying friendly to your wallet. Let’s take a closer look at some of the UK’s best affordable organic fashion brands.
A few items contain recycled polyester or elastane. If bought, launder in a microfiber filter (or just buy the 100% natural fabrics, far simpler!)
PLAINANDSIMPLE: Affordable Organic Basics
PLAINANDSIMPLE offers a small nice range of organic cotton basics, everything made ethically. At end of product life, just send the item back (freepost) and it’s recycled into new clothing, and you get a 15% discount in return. Everything is sold with a lifetime guarantee.
The range is mostly t-shirts, but also you can find tank tops, t-shirt dresses, sweatshirts, hoodies and joggers. Stock up on casual clothing, to feel comfortable and look good!
There is also a nice line for women including t-shirts and organic cotton jumpers.
Trendsplant: Ethical Spanish Streetwear
Trendsplant, a streetwear brand born in Spain, has built a strong identity rooted in sustainability, quality, and coastal lifestyle. Since its launch in Alicante, it’s picked up loyal fans across Europe and beyond.
This label blends Mediterranean inspiration with practical everyday wear, drawing in those who love simplicity and natural fabrics. Below, you’ll find the top trends that define Trendsplant and keep people coming back for more.
For any items (like socks) that contain a little elastane, launder items in a microfibre filter, due to synthetic fibres.
By keeping its supply chain in Europe, Trendsplant cuts down on transport emissions and supports fair wages for workers.
The iconic elephant logo draws from the founders’ travels and love for wild nature, creating a sense of connection with both the environment and the adventurous spirit of the Mediterranean coast. This inspiration shows up in every collection, from graphic tees to relaxed sweats.
Many pieces in Trendsplant’s roster take cues from classic workwear and rugged outdoor gear. Heavyweight cotton jackets, cargo-inspired trousers, and utilitarian shirts offer both durability and style.
Trendsplant chooses soft, breathable fabrics and relaxed shapes so you can wear their clothes anytime. Lightweight tees and sweaters work through the seasons, and the coastal colours never go out of style.
The vegan sneakers are made from various sustainable and recycled materials, and some are even made from mushrooms!
European brands don’t offer half sizes, which is a bit of a nuisance. As most vegan sneakers are sold online, get feet measured at a shoe shop (or measure your own feet). If you’re a half-size, you’ll have to shop by trial and error!
Affordable Organic Clothing (from Bristol)
Yes Friends is a fashion brand that pays excellent wages to workers in Vietnam and and India (to help end modern slavery), then passes the savings onto you.
The range includes a 100% organic cotton jacket, and hemp/organic cotton blue jeans.
Wanting to end the risk of modern slavery (the 2nd highest risk is in the fashion trade), the brand was launched so that you could ‘buy an organic t-shirt for the price of a pint’.
At the proper scale, you can buy ethically without much added expense. Avoiding toxic chemicals, most dyes are eco-friendly.
Affordable Organic Fashion (from Scotland)
Earth Wardrobe offers affordable t-shirts, sweatshirts, formal shirts and sweatpants. Most items are made from organic or regenerated cotton, all priced reasonably as ethical fashion is for everyone.
The range includes heavyweight organic cotton tees (in 24 colours) and pastel organic cotton sweatshirts.
Do Sustainable Fashion Brands Cost More?
There is a misconception that organic sustainable clothing costs more. It does per item, but if you build a capsule wardrobe of a few quality mix-and-match items, it will cost less long-term.
Most good eco fashion stores offer regular sale discounts. And garments tend to last longer (as fibres have not been treated by chemicals).
And most truly ethical affordable brands tend to make less profit, in order to do some good. So the higher prices you are paying are usually due to paying farmers well.
Also to avoid fast fashion, it pays to gradually build a capsule wardrobe. So rather than buy 10 different cheap men’s shirts, just invest in a couple of neutral colours.
Then mix and match with a couple of pairs of trousers, a couple of jumpers and a good coat. This together will likely cost less over a year, then buying cheap high-street items anyway.
Why is Organic or Recycled Cotton Better?
Because the cotton industry (the fabric from which most everyday clothes are made) is responsible for most of the world’s pesticide use, and this is bad for the planet, wildlife and farmers.
Although not local, cotton is usually the fabric used for sustainable fashion (there is more locally-grown hemp and linen which is from the flax plant, but crumples easily).
Tencel is also popular, but it’s from flammable eucalyptus trees, and planting en-masse can cause wildfires (Spain and Portugal have already banned new plantations).
Popular ‘eco-fabrics’ not to use for sustainable fashion are recycled polyester or recycled plastic bottles. This is because despite ‘using up waste’, they release microplastics in the washing machine when laundered, which send the plastic straight back out to sea.
Organication (affordable clothing from Germany)
Organication is an organic clothing brand from Germany (the clothes are fairly made in a factory in Turkey) that treats workers well, as well as the planet. Shipping is fast and affordable to the UK.
A few items (like the shorts and trousers) contain elastic, so if bought, launder in a microfiber filter.
The 100% organic cotton and organic cotton/linen blend ranges include lots of styles for men and women, including t-shirts, shirts and short-sleeved tops.
The denim shirts are comfortable and stylish with a relaxed fit, elasticated cuffs and full button plackets for a classic touch.
This brand even offers an organic cotton coat.
Honest Basics (t-shirts and jumpers)
Honest Basics is a European fashion brand, set up by a man who wants everyone on any income, to be able to afford sustainable clothing. Fair and organic clothing should not just be reserved for those who can afford to shop at designer stores.
Note the leggings and undies have a little elastane, so launder in a microfiber filter.
For chilly weather, this brand also offers nice jumpers to put over your t-shirts:
The range includes basic clothing that you wear everyday, like t-shirts, hoodies and organic cotton jumpers. Everything is also fairly made, with full transparency.
Many people with eczema also find organic cotton more comfortable.
The company offers fast affordable shipping from Germany.
