The Most Sustainable Jeans Brands 2025: Eco-Friendly Buyer's Guide and Analysis.
- natural fibres
- Traceable supply chain
- Slow batches
- Natural Dyes
- From: Los Angeles, California
Boyish Jeans
Certifications
GOTS
Their fabrics include some GOTS-certified organic cotton
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Boyish Jeans are made with a closed-loop, low-impact process. They use plant-based and Dystar-reduced indigo dyes, recycle their water, and work with ZDHC-certified mills to protect waterways. Their fabrics include GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled and deadstock materials, and TENCEL™ Lyocell from FSC-certified trees. Even their buttons, zippers, and tags are recycled, and their shipping bags are 100% compostable. Factories are GOTS-certified, audited by Intertek, and pay above minimum wages in Turkey.
Shipping
- 4-6 business days depending on shipping destination
- From: Greensboro, USA
Cone Denim
Certifications
GOTS
No
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Cone Denim aims to cut water use 40% by 2030 and GHG emissions 46.2% by 2030 (from 2019). Uses Oritain-traceable cotton, recycled cotton, organic cotton, BCI cotton, and hemp. Offers fabrics with Repreve®, Tencel™, CiCLO®, Lycra® EcoMade, Roica™, Coolmax®, Thermolite®, and Creora® Regen fibers. Distilled Indigo™ and Natural Indigo dyes are hydrosulfite- and aniline-free. TruTone™ fabric cuts dye water use by 85%. Ozone Flash Finish saves 85% water and reduces chemicals. Cogeneration system cut plant emissions 26%; solar panels in China reduced emissions another 17%.
Shipping
- No shipping info
- From: Cardigan, Wales
Hiut Denim
- From: Vleuten, Netherlands
Kuyichi
Certifications
GOTS
Some, their knits by Büşra Triko products are certified by GOTS
OEKO-TEX®
Some of their fabrics are OEKO-TEX 100 certified
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Organic cotton only · regenerative cotton · low-impact production · circularity programs · vegan · transparency pledge ·
Shipping
- Free shipping in the Netherlands with delivery in 1–3 working days, and EU orders usually arrive within 2–5 days depending on the destination. For international customers outside the EU, delivery times vary by country and import duties may apply, but all orders are trackable and supported by Kuyichi’s 30-day return policy.
- From: Brighton, UK
Lucy And Yak
About
Certifications
GOTS
Yes
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Lucy & Yak uses GOTS and OCS-certified organic cotton, GRS-certified recycled polyester, Lenzing™ Ecovero™ viscose, deadstock fabrics, linen, bamboo, and hemp. All materials are biodegradable or recycled, third-party certified, and chosen for minimal water, pesticide, and energy use. Their fibres are natural, breathable, and durable, sourced with full traceability to protect soil, water, and workers across their supply chain.
Shipping
- UK Free for orders £69 or over or Standard 3-5 business day delivery. Free International for orders $130 or over
- From: Japan
Momotaro Jeans
About
Owned By
- Masataka Suzuki
Location (HQ)
- Japan
Woman Owned
No
POC
Yes, Japanese
Certifications
GOTS
No
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Handmade, hand dyed, natural dyes
Shipping
- Worldwide shipping on orders over USD 150 (JPY 21,800) using trusted couriers like EMS, FedEx, and DHL, with most orders shipped within 2–3 business days and delivered in 2–7 days depending on location
- From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mud Jeans
Certifications
GOTS
No
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
MUD Jeans is the world’s first circular denim brand. Any non-recycled cotton they use is OCS-certified organic. This cotton is guaranteed to come from sources where no toxic chemicals, pesticides, or genetically. Each pair uses 460 litres of water (90% less than average), emits 3.5 kg CO₂ (46.6% less), and contains up to 47% post-consumer recycled denim made with partners Recover and Tejidos Royo in Spain. In 2022, they saved 48.7 million litres of water, avoided 251,000 kg of CO₂, and diverted 18,363 jeans from landfill.
Shipping
- EU shipping is free on orders over €100 (€4.95 under) and arrives within 1–3 days. UK shipping costs £9.95 with delivery in 3–6 days. International shipping starts at €19.95–€44.95 and takes 5–14 days, excluding customs fees or duties.
- From: Gothenburg, Sweden
Nudie Jeans
Certifications
GOTS
Yes
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Nudie Jeans only uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, mostly from Türkiye and India, including Fairtrade-certified cotton from Chetna Organic. Their production is completely free from toxic pesticides and fertilizers, protecting both farmers and ecosystems. They operate Repair Shops worldwide offering free repairs, reselling, and recycling through their Re-Use and Re-Cycle programs — promoting circular, long-life denim.
Shipping
- Ships to Europe. No more shipping info
- From: Copenhagen, Denmark
Organsk
Certifications
GOTS
Yes
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Organsk uses 100% certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, and certified recycled polyester. The brand holds GOTS, OCS 100, and PETA-Approved Vegan certifications, ensuring strict environmental and ethical standards. All factories are eco-certified and meet rigorous social and environmental criteria.
Shipping
- EU / US / AUS 1-3 weekdays. International 2 to 7 weekdays
- From: Queensland, Australia
Outland Denim
Certifications
GOTS
Yes
OEKO-TEX®
No
1% for the planet
No
Values / Info
Outland Denim uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, linen, Lyocell (Lenzing Tencel), and remnant fabrics to reduce environmental impact. Corozo nut buttons replace plastic, and Jacron paper serves as a vegan leather alternative. Metal hardware is sourced from responsible suppliers such as YKK and Frameless Asia (a Bluesign partner) committed to zero hazardous discharge and fair wages. BCI cotton is used for pocket linings to support improved farming practices. The brand’s ethical production model in Cambodia provides employment for women from vulnerable backgrounds.
Shipping
- Free shipping varies by region — Australia (over $200), NZ (over $300), USA ($25–$40), Rest of World ($45); easy returns and free exchanges offered.
