Organic School Uniforms (and vegan school shoes)

Children spend several hours each week in school uniforms, but most brands are with Teflon coatings to make them stainproof and easy-iron.

EcoOutfitters offers natural cotton alternatives that allow skin to breathe, are more comfortable in hot weather and also more suitable for children with eczema.

As they are free from polyester, they also are not supporting the fossil fuel industry. The range includes shirts, skirts, trousers and dresses (both winter pinafore and summer gingham). For any items containing a little elastane, launder in a microfiber filter to stop fibres breaking off in machines, and reaching the sea).

With this company, you can even send your child off to school with an organic cotton backpack!

Organic Cotton Clothing for Eczema & Sensitive Skin

Eczema Clothing (which also makes non-itchy clothing for adults) offers children’s clothing in pure cotton, including clothing and socks for school uniforms.

Where to Buy Vegan School Shoes

ToeZone offers super-comfy vegan school shoes with memory foam in-socks, cushion padded heels, anti-odour technology and quality materials.

As most vegan shoes are are sold online, get feet measured at a shoe shop (or measure your own feet). If you’re a half-size, it’s best to order the bigger size. Wipe clean. Or if laundering in the machine, use a microfiber filter.

These Brogue vegan school laced shoes are made by Will’s Vegan Shoes, a London company that uses bio-leathers from organic cereal crops grown in Northern Europe, to make breathable and water-resistant shoes that are kind to animals and the planet.

Smart Black Laced Trainers have durable grippy and flexible rubber outsoles, and cushioned insoles made with recycled rubber. Also as Derby Laced School Shoes and Velcro School Shoes or Ballerina School Shoes.

Everything is sent in sustainable packaging, and you can use the company’s return to recycle service, at end of product life.