Cook food and not the planet. Whether you’re a culinary creative or a recipe hack, sustainable aprons are a low-waste kitchen or craft-room essential.

They not only make for a handy place to stash the tools of your trade but also protect the clothes underneath so you don’t need to toss anything because of a little grease or glue.

So in the spirit of cooking clean, we’ve curated our favorite aprons that are as sustainable as they are stylish. And the brands that make them not only prioritize responsible materials but also ethical labor and green business practices.

Speaking of eco-credentials, we’re also launching a new Brand Rating System, which considers an array of factors ranging from climate impact (because we like a hot kitchen, not a hot planet) to water use. You can read more about this new system here.

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Eco-Friendly Aprons We Love Wearing

Cook up kitchen magic with MagicLinen, who creates aprons of all shapes and sizes using one of the best fabrics for aprons around: 100% pure, organically grown linen. We particularly love this one for the summer months due to the lightweight, ultra-breathable linen fabric.

Caraway can lend you a helping hand for all things messy with its organic cotton aprons, perfectly complemented with its matching pot holders, oven mitts, and tea towels. It’s one of our favorites thanks to its full adjustability and high-quality fabric.

Index: Sustainable Aprons

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  6. Dusty Linen Jump to brand
  7. Darzah Jump to brand

MagicLinen

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About MagicLinen

Price Range: $70–$130

Lithuanian-based MagicLinen has a range of stylish and functional linen aprons to go with just about every other linen home textile you could ever want. From the idea to development to the final product, everything is done in-house.

MagicLinen’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

Every product produced by MagicLinen is made from 100% Lithuanian-grown flax linen, grown without chemical pesticides and fertilizers. All products are OEKO-TEX certified, meaning they are free from harmful substances and chemicals.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Behind every MagicLinen product is a team of 20 skilled seamstresses who enjoy a safe, aesthetically pleasing workspace where breaks and relaxation are priorities. Their supply chain is 100% locally based in Lithuania.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

Popular products—like their linen sheets—are pre-shipped from their Lithuanian workshop to the closest warehouse to further decrease the shipping carbon footprint.

Most of the textile leftovers are used to create smaller items such as tote bags and Christmas decorations. Primary product packaging is made out of cornstarch and PBAT, a bio-based polymer, making it 100% compostable.

Inclusivity:

Inclusivity and equal opportunity is also an important part of MagicLinen, who often employ seamstresses with disabilities.

My Personal Review of MagicLinen’s Bib Apron:

“Oh baby, do I love MagicLinen’s Linen Bib Apron. I use it daily for both cooking and running my side-hustle upcycled crafting business. After getting countless glue stains on my clothes, an apron is absolutely essential now. I appreciate that this one features both a tied neck and waist design, each with super long straps to get the perfect fit no matter what size you are. It’s also lightweight, so I can easily wear it comfortably even when crafting outside under the hot summer sun.”

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

Caraway

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About Caraway

Price Range: $55

Caraway’s mission is to design responsible, safe products for the home, starting with stove top items.

Their cookware and bakeware has been part of our daily cooking routine for almost two years now. So it’s only natural that we’ve added one of their two-pocket cooking aprons to the (baking) mix.

You can also purchase matching pot holders, oven mitts, and tea towels to complement your kitchen apron. If you buy them all in a set, you can save $60.

Caraway’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

Caraway’s aprons and table linens all feature 100% organic cotton, in a thick and durable weave that can withstand a lot of wear and come into contact with hot metal pans.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Caraway carefully vetted vendors before deciding on factories in China, all of which adhere to their strict ethical manufacturing practices and maintain the required standards for BSCI or SMETA.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

Products are shipped in recycled cardboard with zero plastic bags and low impact print dyes. Manufacturing the ceramic coating used in all of their cookware, bakeware, and food storage creates 60% fewer CO2 emissions than traditional non-stick coatings.

My Personal Review of Caraway’s Apron:

“The tie is all one piece, connected to both the waist and neck, so we can easily widen the neck hole to fit over a larger head (i.e., my husband’s), then cinch it up nice and snug to fully cover the front. This adjustability, coupled with its full coverage cut and thick and durable fabric, makes this our favorite cooking apron because it can handle even the messiest of recipes.”

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

The Citizenry

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About The Citizenry

Price Range: $89

Fair trade artisan collective The Citizenry makes it easier to fill our homes with all kinds of ethically-made textiles and decor.

Catering to all rooms in the home, their simple, earthy, and unisex Bihu aprons are one-size-fits-all. With a large, divided front pocket, you’ll never say, “Now where’d I set that darn whisk?” again.

The Citizenry’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

These 100% linen aprons are available in three colors.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Each apron is made start-to-finish in Kannur, India by master weavers who are paid wages 2x higher than the minimum fair trade requirement.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

By handcrafting their goods in small batches, overproduction and waste are minimized.

Anchal

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About Anchal

Price Range: $68

Whether you’re wrapping up in one of their blankets or wrapping up to protect a black dress from flour, Anchal is here to help you. The woman-owned, nonprofit social enterprise supports women with meaningful employment and consumers with boho-inspired and beautifully blocky colored home decor, bedding, luggage, and more.

Their organic cotton aprons are designed for everyone—chefs, artists, and gardeners. They feature waist and neckties for custom fitting, three front patch pockets, and, like all of Anchal’s textiles, a fun and funky colorblock design.

Anchal’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

This apron is made with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton colored with eco-friendly dyes.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Anchal is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and certified by the Fair Trade Federation. The artisans are largely based in Ajmer, India, but their Naturally Dyed Collection is made in Kentucky, USA.

In addition to above-living wages and skills training, they offer health camps, educational workshops, and community to their makers.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

Anchal always prioritizes organic or recycled textiles. When purchasing anything via Made Trade, you’ll be supporting a member of 1% for the Planet and climate-neutral certified company (meaning 100% carbon offset shipping).

Community & charitable giving:

As a non-profit, all proceeds are reinvested into Anchal Project’s mission, which is divided between two projects. Stitch x Stitch is a holistic program in Ajmer, India employing over 150 marginalized women to make the majority of their products. dyeScape, a Kentucky-based organization, is their other arm. This program provides education and training on how to turn herbs and other plants into fabric dyes.

Not PERFECT LINEN

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About not PERFECT LINEN

Price Range: $45–$85

not PERFECT LINEN uses its namesake’s magical material in a range of home essentials like table and bed linens.

This includes an impressive collection of cooking aprons in 24 different styles, in various lengths, cross-back designs, and colors. Inspired by traditional Japanese apron design, the Pinafore features two wide straps that cross in the back in a way that’s both adjustable and adorable. Its four wrap-around pockets make it perfect for bakers, painters, gardeners, and potters alike.

not PERFECT LINEN’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

These simple yet beautiful aprons are made from 100% natural European linen that’s OEKO-TEX certified.

Supply chain & labor practices:

As one of our favorite linen clothing brands, this Lithuanian family-owned and operated shop uses humans instead of machines, embracing slow practices that support local artisans with fair wages and safe working conditions. Their linen is grown in Lithuania, too.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

Operating on a made-to-order basis, this Etsy shop only manufactures what’s needed, keeping waste to a minimum. All shipping from Etsy is carbon neutral.

My Personal Review of not PERFECT LINEN’s Full Cross Back Pinafore Apron:

The not PERFECT LINEN Full Cross Back Pinafore Apron has quickly become my go-to apron for the kitchen. The linen feels soft yet sturdy, and it’s incredibly comfortable to wear—even during long cooking or baking sessions. I love the stylish and practical cross-back design. The best part is that the pinafore style doesn’t have a waist tie yet still keeps the extra fabric neatly out of the way at the back. The design makes it so much more comfortable than traditional aprons, with those annoying waist ties that always seem to shift around. I especially appreciate it on long days spent in the kitchen.”

Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content

Dusty Linen

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About Dusty Linen

Price Range: $32–$39

Dusty Linen is a Lithuanian-based company whose timeless designs are inspired by the owner’s childhood summers spent in the country—particularly by memories of her grandmother who was always wearing a linen apron and a smile.

Their range of cooking aprons are available in full and half length sizes. We love the cute pinstripe pocket accent of the Striped Natural Half Apron, which is perfect for milling about your garden and other activities where you don’t need full front coverage.

Dusty Linen’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

As you might guess, Dusty Linen aprons feature pure, softened linen that meets OEKO-TEX 100 standards.

Supply chain & labor practices:

All products are European-made in Lithuania and the company takes care to ensure the best working conditions.

Carbon commitments & green practices:

Each one of their products are hand-made to order, minimizing waste. Leftover fabrics are used to make ties for eco-friendly shower curtains and bedding. Napkins are made of the squares left from sewing fitted sheets. They also use recycled packaging.

Darzah

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About Darzah

Price Range: $35–$125

Darzah offers an exceptional range of Fair Trade home decor, handbags, shoes, and more. Accessorize both yourself and your kitchen with their lovely and durable Tatreez accented aprons.

Available in adult and child sizes—like the Children’s Full-Length Kuffiyeh Apron—they’re suitable for cooking up a mean Madeira cake or making something in an Easy-Bake Oven alongside mom.

Darzah’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices

Materials:

These beautiful aprons are made with a locally and ethically-sourced cotton blend fabric from Nablus, Palestine.

Supply chain & labor practices:

Like everything else, these are handmade aprons created by female artisans in Palestine’s West Bank. As a non-profit, Darzah exists to economically empower these women with fair wages and safe working conditions. 100% of profits go directly to this mission.

Community & charitable giving

Darzah is a project of Child’s Cup Full, a non-profit initiative based in Zababdeh, a village located in the northern West Bank. The focus of this initiative is economic empowerment for women in the area through Darzah and Zeki Learning, a brand creating educational toys for children.