Organic cotton or hemp may cost more, but it’s better for the planet and fibres last longer, as they are not treated with chemicals (and farmers don’t have to wear uncomfortable protective clothing in hot weather). Organic cotton also washes safely and biodegrades back to the earth, at end of life. It’s also softer on skin, so ideal for people with eczema or psoriasis. For synthetic fabrics (including recycled polyester), launder in a microplastic catcher.
What is Vegan Fashion?
At its core, vegan fashion means using clothing that is free from any animal products. This includes avoiding materials like leather, wool, silk, and down. Instead, vegan fashion opts for alternatives that are cruelty-free, promoting a kinder approach to style.
The principles behind vegan fashion prioritise not just animal rights but also sustainability and conscious consumerism. It’s about making choices that align with your values while still looking great.
Unique Vegan Clothing (in plastic-free packaging)
Vegan Original is one of the new breeds of organic cotton message tee companies, spreading the animal compassionate message with zero-waste ethical basics like tees and sweatshirts. This company prints its clothing on organic cotton, uses green energy and sends everything in plastic-free packaging.
Organic cotton also washes safely and biodegrades back to the earth, at end of life. It’s also softer on skin, so ideal for people with eczema or psoriasis.
Ethical Vegan Clothing (to help a farm sanctuary)
Viva La Vegan is a smashing online shop, where you can stock up on your basic clothes (t-shirts etc) and at the same time support ethical manufacture, natural fabrics and animal welfare (profits help Footprints Animal Sanctuary (set in 22 acres on the Staffordshire/Cheshire border that cares for almost 200 animals).
The t-shirts are made from organic fabrics and use water-based dyes, and stitched by respected workers who are paid a fair wage.
It also offers wonderful t-shirts that illustrate pig friends, and also donate to the pigs themselves, so they get their Christmas dinner at the sanctuary!
You can also buy beautifully illustrated gift cards, and shipping is free for orders over £20.
The Ethical Aspect of Vegan Fashion
By avoiding animal-derived materials, you’re taking a stand against the suffering that can occur in industries like fur and leather production. You’re saying that you care about living beings beyond just humans. In a world where choices matter, each item you wear can reflect a compassionate approach to living.
Vegan fashion champions a variety of innovative materials. Organic cotton, Tencel, and Piñatex stand out among these eco-friendly fabrics. Organic cotton is grown without harmful pesticides, Piñatex, crafted from pineapple leaves, offers a unique leather alternative without any animal cruelty. These materials show that style can coexist with sustainability.
Vegan Happy Clothing (devoted to kindness)
Vegan Happy Clothing is a wonderful company that has the aim of inspiring compassion, by what we wear. At least 10% of all profits go to animal rescue, and each item has a subtle logo, to spread the message in a positive way. Most items are made from natural or organic cotton and sent in sustainable packaging. Every review is 5 star, with freepost labels for returns.
All the items pictured in this post are made from 100% organic cotton.
When you buy your staples here, you are supporting a company that rescued two lambs from a bin a few years ago (read about this on the site). How amazing is that, knowing where your money is going? Charities that you’ll be supported by shopping here include pet and barn animal rescue, galgo (Spanish greyhound) rescue, sanctuaries that help horses, rabbits and other creatures, along with a charity that offers help for pets of homeless people.
All the items Organic cotton or hemp may cost more, but it’s better for the planet and fibres last longer, as they are not treated with chemicals (and farmers don’t have to wear uncomfortable protective clothing in hot weather).
Organic cotton also washes safely and biodegrades back to the earth, at end of life. It’s also softer on skin, so ideal for people with eczema or psoriasis. You can also buy nice matching accessories made from recycled materials like this purse and overnight bag.
Meet the ‘face of Vegan Happy Clothing!’
Annette Wardell is the face of the brand! Described as the ‘Kylie of Opera’ by Manchester Evening News, this soprano singer was born in Yorkshire to British/Cypriot parents and has studied at the Royal College of Music and performed with Alfie Boe and even to over 280 million viewers worldwide, when she sang live at an FA Cup Final!
Described by the Daily Telegraph as having ‘one of the most beautiful voices of her generation’, how marvellous that such a glamorous talent is using her own brand to help this one!
Cruelty-Free Streetwear (without Sweatshops)
Plant-Faced Clothing offers thoughtfully designed organic cotton t-shirts, all made with quality fabrics, and sent in zero-waste packaging. And each tee has a unique message to promote the plant-based lifestyle. And unlike most streetwear, this is all ethically made, by workers in safe conditions being paid a proper wage.
Nobody’s keen on a ‘preachy vegan’, but fun message tees get the animal-friendly word out, at the same time as helping the planet by offering organic or recycled cotton clothing, to replace items that you would otherwise buy on the high street.
Organic Clothing (to support animal sanctuaries)
Heartcure offers nice organic cotton t-shirts, all fairly made and printed with water-based inks. This non-profit was set up by a vegan duo to help animals, and it can also offer wholesale orders for shops and social causes. You can even returned used items, and they will sell them on their Vinted account.
Nobody’s keen on a ‘preachy vegan’, but fun message tees get the animal-friendly word out, at the same time as helping the planet by offering organic or recycled cotton clothing, to replace items that you would otherwise buy on the high street.
Organic Shopping Totes (with vegan messaging)
These organic shopping totes from Vegan Outfitters are not only good replacements to disposable plastic bags, but carry positive vegan messages, to proudly display your beliefs when shopping in store. Just choose a couple of your favourites, and you’re all set for the farmers’ market, indie health store, farm shop or supermarket.
Store all bags away from children and pets. If you do launder bags made with synthetic fibres (like recycled plastic), use a microplastics catcher.
There are many alternatives to plastic grocery bags on the market today, but what’s even better is to create a plastic-bag-free town or city. Rather than waiting for government to act, just get your community together and have a voluntary ban instead.
Single-use plastic bags are not yet banned in England, though they are in many countries (including Bangladesh to prevent floods). They often get snagged in trees or dumped in rivers, where they choke wildlife or end up in the sea. So why not invest in a few good bags, and keep them in your bag or glovebox.
Also buy a vegan message ceramic mug
Why not also double up and treat yourself to a ceramic vegan mug? Did you know that ‘bone china’ mugs really are made from abattoir leftover bones? You don’t want that when you’re enjoying your morning cuppa. This unique design is never found in stores, and it’s dishwasher-safe.