Here Are Some Options for Sustainable Apparel for Men

When it comes to sustainable fashion, womenswear dominates the market. But the tide is slowly turning with an increasing amount of new, ethical menswear labels emerging across the globe. With recent reports proving that Uyghur Muslims in China are operating under forced labour for many high street labels, and fast fashion behemoths coming under increasing pressure to get their s**t together, it can be tricky to know where to turn to stay in style and sustainable.

So we’ve rounded up a few (16, to be precise) of our favourite sustainable fashion brands for men that will keep you decked out and looking dapper in clothes you’ll actually want to wear. Lads, it’s time to fix up, look sharp.

One place to find sustainable clothing for men is MANGO Man.

T-Shirt

The garments labelled as Committed are products that have been produced using sustainable fibers or processes, reducing their environmental impact. Mango’s goal is to support the implementation of practices more committed to the environment, and therefore increase the number of sustainable garments in the collection.

Organic t-shirts may be one of the first things that come to mind when you think of the eco-fashion movement.

The garments labelled as Committed are products that have been produced using sustainablefibres or processes, reducing their environmental impact.

Denim Jacket

Casual line. Denim collection. Dark wash. Classic collar. Long buttoned sleeve. Button up. Two side pockets. Twin buttoned flap pockets at front

MANGO is continuing its commitment to sustainability and is strengthening its Take Action programme, the project which includes all the initiatives aimed at creating a business model based on sustainability criteria and more environmentally-friendly processes.

Daniel López, MANGO Vice-Chairman, says that “The future of fashion starts here.The views of consumers and sustainability awareness have evolved exponentially in recent years, in the same way that fashion has. MANGO is committed to making its business model more sustainable.”

Following the success of the first collection launched last year, the firm is launching it second capsule collection of sustainable fashion, MANGO Committed.An ecological offering designed for women and men and produced using sustainable materials.In the latest edition, as well as organic and recycled cotton, the range of sustainable fibres has been extended to include recycled wool, modal and lyocell.

Highlighted among designs with a clear vintage military inspiration are feminine outfits with an oversized masculine fit.Garments include details such as plastron pockets and aged copper rivets.The predominant tones are greens combined with tile, grey and ochre.Among the many models in the woman’s collection, key garments include the tile power suit and the maxi puffer jacket.

Ultra-light hooded winter jacket

Online Exclusive in mango.com. Recycled polyester material. Hood. Windbreaker type.Quilted design. Short design. Raincoat design. Adjustable hood. Zip fastening on the front section. Adjustable cuff with button. Side zip pockets. Inner lining. Inner zipped pocket. Adjustable hem. The fibers of this fabric come from recycled sources. This way, we contribute to promoting a circular economy which is more sustainable.

Performance is a selection of garments made of technical fibers that will keep you intact, and most of all, comfy all day long, whatever you do, wherever you go. Our performance selection includes a wide range of advanced features as bi-stretch, quick-dry, easy-iron, termoregulator, breathable or water-repellent fabrics arranged in four general categories: Termoregulator, Functional, Easy-care and Comfort.

Turtleneck long-sleeved t-shirt

Sustainable cotton blend fabric. Rounded neck. Turtleneck. Long sleeve.Elastic cuffs. The garments labeled as Committed are products that have been produced using sustainable fibers or processes.

Ben tapered-fit jeans

Tapered-fit: wide cut at the top that narrows from the knee to the ankle.Regular fit. Cropped design. Sustainable cotton fabric. Medium vintage wash.Loops. Zip and one button fastening. Five pockets. Committed Collection.We are working to reduce the impact of garment manufacturing on the planet. Growing sustainable cotton restricts the use of chemical products. It also saves water, energy and keeps farming land clean.

The goal of the company is to increase the percentage of sustainable fibres used in its collections, with a commitment for 50% of MANGO cotton to be of sustainable origin by 2022.

Also, in design terms, the new Committed collection features 45% more models compared to last season.This capsule collection is produced in nearby countries, Spain, Morocco and Turkey, making it possible to reduce emissions further.

In late 2015, Second Chances went into operation, a project for collecting used clothing and footwear in containers located in selected stores (available in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and Portugal).So far, MANGO has collected 3 tonnes of garments, and the forecast is to reach 10 tonnes by the end of 2018.

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