Are you feeling guilty after spending the day binge-watching your favorite series (again)? At least with sustainable loungewear, you can rest easy, knowing your Lazy Sunday isn’t causing someone, somewhere, a lot of unrewarded hard work.
Lounging is easy, and choosing what to do it in can be, too—as long as you know what makes loungewear sustainable.
There’s a whole host of ways brands can make clothing that’s a relaxed fit for us, people and planet. We looked for low impact fabrics (like organic cotton, hemp, linen, and ethical wool), ethical manufacturing, and sustainable practices such as clothing recycling projects, supporting regenerative agriculture, and using eco-friendly packaging.
Going forward, we’ll be including brands who have opted in to be rated against our 22 sustainability criteria via our new Brand Rating System. Check out our explainer here to find out how this new system works and everything it covers. On the list below, look out for brands who have opted in to be rated as they have taken an extra step to disclose more information about how they do business.
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The Best Sustainable & Ethical Loungewear Brands
Organic Basics’ lounge sets and other loungewear is predominantly made from GOTS certified organic cotton. Suppliers’ are audited annually by WRAP and Betterwork. Organic basics has been extensively rated on their sustainability credentials by us here.
Taking totally rocking vintage-inspired band apparel and putting a 100% organic spin on it, People Of Leisure operates with a strict Zero Sweat Policy—which applies to both their ethical manufacturing and the fact that you won’t feel like breaking a sweat in their ultra comfy loungewear that we happily relax in all year around.
We’ve had plenty of deep sleeps in Hernest Project’s seriously soft sleep and loungewear. We’re also impressed with their eco-friendly fabric repertoire and comprehensive sustainability goals.
Index: Sustainable Loungewear Brands
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Organic Basics
Carbon Neutral
Brand has been certified as Carbon Neutral.Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.Organic
Products are made from organic materials.Recycled materials
Some or all products are made with recycled materialsSustainable Materials
Either all or most products are made with sustainable materialsThoughtful packaging
Product packaging has been designed and created with the end of life outcome in mind and can be easily recycled or composted.Organic Basics has been rated & reviewed by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.
Danish brand Organic Basics is a one-stop-shop for all manner of, you guessed it, basics—and what is more basic than minimalist loungewear?
Choose from simple, solid colors of moisture-wicking sweatpants, tees, shorts, leggings, and loungewear sets. While their women’s collection is larger, they offer plenty of men’s loungewear essentials, too.
Their loungewear is made predominantly with GOTS-certified organic cotton and can also include GRS-certified recycled nylon, TENCEL™ lyocell, recycled wool, and elastane.
My Personal Review of Organic Basics Loungewear:
“I have tried Organic Basics’ Boxy Long Sleeve Tee, their True Knit Wide Leg Pants, their Flex Tee and their True Boxy Tee, all of which are included in the brand’s current formal loungewear range. For lounging, my favorite is the Long Sleeve Tee which is loose fitting, super soft and comfortable. I really like how it fits and and sits on me. Their True Knit Wide Leg pants are also lovely for lounging in, they’re quite fitted around the bum but the material stretches in all the right places to enable unencumbered relaxing. They are way too long for me though (5″2) so I will be taking them up. The Flex Tee is super cute but for me a bit too tight to be deemed comfortable loungewear. The True Boxy Tee is similar to the long sleeve made from the same organic cotton. It fits nice n loose which is ideal for lounging.”
Review by Joy McConnochie, SJ Co-Founder
My Personal Review of Organic Basics Loungewear:
“I have tried Organic Basics’ Weekend Boxy Fit Crewneck Sweatshirt. It has an oversized fit so I feel a little enveloped by it but it’s a nice change from my usual tighter sweatshirts. The key feature is it’s softness which I really like and makes for ultra cozy lounging.”
Review by Lyall Mabin, SJ Co-Founder
People Of Leisure
Price Range: $30–$138
People of Leisure has always believed in slow fashion to promote the environment and its inhabitants.
They have a stunning selection of unique casual and loungewear, that includes vintage-inspired band wear, hoodies, dresses, bottoms, eco-friendly outfit sets, jumpsuits, and accessories.
People of Leisure’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
People of Leisure started by purchasing deadstock fabrics destined for landfills, but now incorporate other materials into their production, like 100% organic cotton and hemp.
They use low-impact sustainable dyes to reduce water use and harmful chemicals in their products.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Garments are ethically made in Los Angeles, California where POL employs a Zero Sweat Policy to create an environment that honors employees.
This policy includes living wages, benefits, breaks, and flexible hours to meet their employees’ lives.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
People of Leisure focuses on four UN Sustainable Development Goals, including clean water, life on land, reduced inequalities, and responsible production—like developing products in small batches.
Inclusivity:
Women’s sizes run XS–XL.
Community & charitable giving:
POL partners with Tree-Nation to plant trees to compensate for the carbon emissions from shipping online orders.
My Personal Review of People Of Leisure’s Led Zeppelin 1977 Tunic Top &
“I stepped foot onto the Stairway to Heaven the moment I stepped into the Led Zeppelin 1977 Tunic Top. Not only is its 100% organic cotton body super soft, but the oversized draping design means I never have to have to steal my partner’s t-shirts again. Plus, since it hangs long, I don’t feel the need to put on pajama bottoms when padding around my house.
When it gets a bit cooler, I like to layer the Awakened Joggers underneath and the matching Awakened Hoodie on top. Both are made of snuggly 100% organic cotton, but I especially love the joggers, which are the perfect weight (not too thick, not too thin), so I can comfortably lounge about in them all year long.”
Reviews by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Printfresh
About Printfresh
Price Range: $58–$298
Printfresh’s colorful animal and plant-inspired prints add some excitement to a chill day around the house.
From sustainable loungewear sets to nightgowns and robes, the bold designs will make a vibrant addition to your loungewear collection.
Made from 100% organic cotton, the Bagheera Long Sleep Set features a stunning tiger print, just right for some sustainable snoozing.
Printfresh’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Loungewear typically features 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton.
The satin robes and sleepwear sets in their Luxe Collection are made from eco-friendly viscose.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Patterns are either screen printed by hand or embroidered by artisans in India.
Printfresh’s manufacturing partner is regularly audited by Sedex to maintain fair trade business principles.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Printfresh minimizes fabric waste through an efficient cutting process, and any scraps are saved for future upcycling projects.
Both their printing and sewing factories recycle wastewater. The sewing facility is also solar-powered.
Orders are shipped in EcoEnclose 100% recycled mailers and half of their inventory is transported via sea freight.
Inclusivity:
With XXS–6X sizes, they’re one of the best women’s sustainable lounge wear brands for inclusivity.
The smaller men’s range of sustainable pajamas includes XS–4X sizes.
Community & charitable giving:
Printfresh is a part of Pledge 1%, dedicating 1% of company resources to charities like GiveIndia and the Loveland Foundation
MATE The Label
About MATE the Label
Price Range: $28–$348
What does loungewear mean to you? Pajamas? A cozy sweater? A boxy tee?
No matter your answer, MATE the Label’s affordable loungewear is rock solid, fun, and incredibly comfortable—just like your best mate.
Choose between sweatpants, sweatshirts, sweaters, tees, tanks, robes, pajamas, and more.
MATE the Label’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Organic cotton features heavily in MATE’s repertoire, alongside linen, TENCEL™ lyocell, and alpaca.
Fabrics are finished with cotton thread and Azo-free, low-impact dyes.
Supply chain & labor practices:
MATE works with fair factories located close to their Los Angeles headquarters. They also work with a GOTS-certified factory in India, and knitted sweaters are made in a Fair Trade factory in Peru.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
The Certified B Corp recycles old MATE clothing and production scraps into new products.
They’re also certified Climate Neutral and packaging is plastic-free.
Inclusivity:
General sizing is XS–XL and the Extended Collection is 1X-3X.
Community & charitable giving:
A member of 1% for the Planet, MATE supports several nonprofits. You get to pick which one your purchase supports at checkout.
They also work with female-founded social impact tech company Beam to determine where donations can make the biggest difference.
My Personal Review of MATE the Label’s Organic Waffle Relaxed Jogger:
“These sweatpants are officially my favorite. I love anything waffle knit, so if you’re the same, I highly recommend these. The waffle weave makes them super cozy and soft, and the organic cotton is both breathable and tough. They also have that perfect slouchy vibe, and since they run a bit on the larger side, they’re basically made for the ultimate lounging.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
Hernest Project
About Hernest Project
Price Range: $49–$159
Hernest Project’s sustainable loungewear is comfortable and stylish—just right for nesting in.
With tops, tees, crewnecks, cardigans, joggers, pants, and shorts, they have all of your chill-time clothing needs covered.
Hernest Project’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
This Canadian zero waste clothing brand uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled cotton, TENCEL™, recycled lyocell, recycled linen, and recycled elastane.
All fabrics are OEKO-TEX certified.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Hernest partners with an ethical manufacturer in Portugal for its clothing. Accessories are made by a social enterprise in Canada.
They share the details of their Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and are working to trace their Tier 3 and Tier 4 suppliers by 2025.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Hernest’s Sustainability Roadmap shares the brand’s action towards 12 UN SDGs.
They offset emissions via a partnership with Green Story and aim to become carbon positive by 2030.
Tags and labels are made from organic cotton, and they use home compostable packaging from the Better Packaging Co.
Inclusivity:
Hernest offers sizes XS–4X.
My Personal Review of Hernest Project’s Ada RESET Button-Down Sleep and Lounge Top:
“I’m super impressed with the seriously soft Ada RESET button-down top. With its relaxed, comfortable fit, it’s perfect for lazy mornings (or all-day pajama days). I’ve been wearing it for over a year and apart from some minimal piling to the fabric, it’s still in excellent shape.”
Review by Amber McDaniel, SJ’s Head of Content
tentree
About tentree
Price Range: $35–$118
tentree may be known as a sustainable outdoor clothing brand, but it’s also a tree(t) on days when the only hike you’ll be taking is from the fridge to the couch.
Their loungewear includes sweatshirts, joggers, t-shirts, cardigans, sweaters, hoodies, and more.
tentree’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
The Canadian brand uses a core collection of materials, including TENCEL™ lyocell, GOTS-certified cotton, recycled polyester, and hemp fabric.
Supply chain & labor practices:
tentree is a high-scoring Certified B Corp committed to manufacturing ethics.
Their regularly audited factories are located in China, Turkey, India, and Vietnam and they share the details for each on their website.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
The Climate Neutral certified brand offsets its emissions and offers monthly tree-planting subscriptions, so customers can do the same.
As members of the Responsible Packaging Movement, they’ve significantly reduced the use of individual poly bags and their biodegradable shipping mailers are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Circularity by tentree is their resale platform, helping keep clothes in circulation longer.
Inclusivity:
Sizes run XS–XXL for women and S–XXL for men.
Community & charitable giving:
For every item purchased, tentree plants ten trees (get it?), specifically in deforested areas to increase biodiversity.
Boody
About Boody
Price Range: $18–$76
The Boody loungewear range is filled with simple, versatile pieces like the Downtime Lounge Pant. Pair with any of their tops, tees, underwear, and socks for weekend-ready sustainable attire.
Boody’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Boody’s bamboo viscose is made using a closed-loop process and non-toxic solvents.
It’s also sustainably sourced from FSC-certified forests, is Ecocert-certified organic, and is OEKO-TEX and ISO 9001-certified to be free of harmful substances.
Added spandex keeps some stretch in your skivvies and other items. Some styles blend bamboo with organic cotton.
Supply chain & labor practices:
This Certified B Corp’s global factories (in China, Vietnam, and India) are held up to their Code of Conduct to ensure a safe, fair, and respectful work environment.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Packaging is made with post-consumer waste printed with vegetable inks.
Boody partners with textile recycling service Retold.
Inclusivity:
Sizes XS–XL are available for women and S–XL for men.
Community & charitable giving:
A member of 1% for the Planet, Boody donates to support various charities.
Pact
About Pact
Price Range: $20–$88
Colorado-based Pact has plenty of loungewear options including comfortable tops, leggings, sweatshirts, joggers, and pants that can be mixed and matched for head-to-toe comfort.
Pacts’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
GOTS-certified organic cotton is sometimes blended with a small percentage of elastane.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Pact works with Fair Trade Certified factories in India because it’s the biggest producer of organic cotton.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Pact has partnered with SimpliZero to measure and offset carbon emissions.
For plastic-free packaging they use FSC-certified, recyclable paper bags from Vela.
Inclusivity:
Sizing runs XS–XXL for women and S–XL for men.
Community & charitable giving:
With Pact’s Give Back Box® program, you can send back pre-loved items (from any brand) using the box your order came in, and they’ll pass them on to local charities.
Naadam
About Naadam
Price Range: $31–$375
Naadam is all about ethical, luxurious comfort, and they think the best fabric for loungewear is cashmere in all its super soft glory.
The brand’s collection for women and men includes ethical loungewear sets, matching sweaters and pants, hoodies, tanks, and cardies made from one of nature’s softest fabrics.
Cozy up in The Original Cashmere Sweater, a classically designed, crew-necked sweater made from 100% cashmere and available in a large selection of colors.
Make it a wool loungewear set by pairing it with the oh-so-cozy Cashmino Jogger.
Naadam’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Naadam’s super soft ethical loungewear is mostly made from 100% Mongolian ethical cashmere or recycled cashmere, They also use merino wool, modal, organic cotton, silk, Naia™, and Café Cotton, made from recycled coffee grounds.
Their Reclaimed Cashmere collection is created using deadstock material.
They hold RWS, GRS, and OEKO-TEX certifications.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Naadam works directly with goat herders in Mongolia. They ensure they receive a fair price for their cashmere, as well as benefits like veterinary care, livestock insurance, retirement, healthcare, and more.
They manufacture mainly at two BSCI-compliant factories in Chifeng, China, though some come directly from Mongolia or Italy.
Goats are shorn by hand in warm weather only, and Naadam provides additional veterinary funds.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Naadam’s goats are ranged freely in a way that protects fragile grasslands and disperses their impact across large areas.
They use closed-loop dying processes, renewable energy for manufacturing, and keep damaged or returned goods in circulation by donating them to Green Tree Textiles.
They offset shipping emissions and aim to be carbon-neutral by 2025.
Inclusivity:
Women’s general sizing runs XXS-XXL, and the extended sizing collection runs XXS-3X. Men’s sizing runs XXS-XXL.
Community & charitable giving:
Naadam invests in Mongolian herders’ livelihoods through a partnership with the Gobi Revival Fund and their own Naadam Bogd Fund.