1. Kotn

Best for: timeless sweaters with thoughtful details and polished silhouettes

Kotn has seriously stepped up its style game this season. They’ve always been on my list for sustainable basics (I have a turtleneck and sweatshirt from the brand that are great quality) but their recent sweaters and cardigans are elevated without losing their timeless, relaxed core aesthetic.

And with garments made of 100% direct trade cotton and 100% merino wool or alpaca in colors like Cardamom, Tawny Port, and Chocolate Plum, you don’t need to sacrifice color to shop your values. Note that some pieces include recycled nylon in a blend, so if you’re looking for fully natural fiber sweaters, those might not be for you.

Conscious Qualities: Ethically Made, Natural Fibers (Egyptian cotton, alpaca, merino wool), B-Corp Certified

Size Range: XS–XL
Price Range: $88 – $228

2. Outerknown

Best for: organic cotton sweaters for outdoor living

A brand built for coastal living, Outerknown’s minimalist sweaters in classic colors are perfect for throwing over, no matter the adventure. And if simple isn’t your style, their Nostalgic Sweater incorporating the ’70s rainbow is a fun retro piece.

Outerknown’s sweaters are made from natural fibers, like 100% organic cotton, 100% responsibly-sourced wool, or organic cotton/recycled cashmere blend. And the brand is equally committed to fair compensation with a compliance program accredited by Fair Labor Association and improving their purchasing practices.

Conscious Qualities: Lower Impact Materials, Ethically Made, Supply Chain Transparency, Resale Program

Size Range: XS–XXL
Price Range: $118 – $258

3. Toad & Co

Best for: bold-pattern sweaters with a give-back mission

If your style leans a bit bolder or on the quirky side, the printed sweaters at Toad & Co might be right up your alley. Toad & Co’s sweaters feature everything from feminine florals to classic stripes — with some ’90’s inspired prints thrown in for good measure — in the classic sweater styles you’d expect: cardigan, crew sweaters, v-necks, sweater dresses, and sweater vests.

The brand uses materials like organic cotton, recycled cotton, RWS-certified merino wool. Note that some sweaters do contain a percentage of recycled synthetics mixed in.

Since the brand was founded in 1996, Toad & Co has partnered with a facility that employs and trains individuals with developmental disabilities, while facilitating outdoor adventures for them.

Conscious Qualities: Natural & Recycled Materials, Responsible Production Practices

Size Range: XS–XL
Price Range: $112-$240

4. Christy Dawn

Best for: luxurious organic cotton and alpaca knits

The coziest of natural fiber sweaters, Christy Dawn’s vintage-inspired organic cotton cardigans, oversized wool knits, and après-ski inspired pullovers will transport you to a countryside cottage.

The brand’s winter knits are made from alpaca wool sourced from the Peruvian highlands, organic cotton, and pima cotton and the yarns are colored with organic dyes. Each sweater is ethically hand-knit by makers earning living wages in Peru.

Conscious Qualities: 100% Natural Fibers, Non-Toxic Dyes, Ethically Made, Resale Program

Size Range: XS–XXL
Price Range: $138 – $478

5. Cottonique

Best for: comfy sweaters safe for those with skin sensitivities

Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton in the brand’s own B-Corp and GOTS-certified factory, Cottonique’s organic sweaters are free from synthetic knit fibers, latex, synthetic dyes, bleach or other harsh chemical finishes. Even the label is 100% cotton and the cuffs are elastic free, to ensure comfort even for those with severe skin sensitivities.

I tried their close neck knitted sweatshirt in Natural and it was super comfortable, even when worn alone without a layer underneath. While limited in colors, I like that the brand doesn’t use synthetic dyes, and I found the natural cotton to be a beautifully warm soft cream color.

Conscious Qualities: B-Corp & GOTS-Certified Factory, 100% Organic Cotton

Size Range: S-XL
Price Range: $45 – $55

6. The RealReal

Best for: preloved designer sweaters

When it comes to finding quality secondhand pieces, The RealReal has been my personal go-to for years. Sort by anything from color and style to price and condition — and, of course, designer to find the perfect addition to your fall wardrobe.

Find everything from a classic Ralph Lauren crew neck to an eccentric, artful sweater from Marni, or just about anything in between, on The RealReal’s authenticated curation. Pro Tip: while you can’t filter by fiber on TRR, you can search terms like “100% cashmere sweaters” to help surface natural sweaters.

Conscious Qualities: Secondhand, Natural Sweater Options

Size Range: XXS–4XL
Price Range: $8 – $10,000+ (the range of secondhand!)

7. tentree

Best for: versatile everyday knitwear

For classic sweaters — think turtlenecks, chunky cardigans, cable knit crew pullovers — tentree is a sure bet. Ideal for everyday wear, from lounging at home to going out for Sunday brunch, tentree’s sweaters are as versatile as they are cozy.

The brand’s sweaters are made from preferred materials like RWS-certified wool and organic cotton. Most pieces are primarily natural fibers blended with a percentage of recycled polyester, though there are a couple of 100% natural fiber pieces.

Conscious Qualities: Lower Impact Materials, Plants Trees

Size Range: XS–XL
Price Range: $88 – $148

8. Patagonia

Best for: cozy recycled wool sweaters for the cabin

Imagine the sweater you’d thrown on to cozy up by the fireplace staying in a cabin surrounded by woodland. That is exactly what you’ll find in Patagonia’s sweater collection — from a Fisherman Cableknit made from recycled wool to a 100% Regenerative Organic Certified® cardigan with a “sweatshirt experience”. Several of the sweaters are also made in Fair Trade Certified factories.

Note that a few of the sweaters are blended with recycled nylon, while others are 100% natural fibers.

Conscious Qualities: Recycled Materials, Fair Trade Certified Factories, Secondhand & Repair Programs

Size Range: XXS–XXL
Price Range: $125 – $209

9. EILEEN FISHER

Best for: classic luxe sweaters in generous fits

Eileen Fisher is a contemporary brand with a commitment to sustainability from fiber to end-of-life. Most of the designer’s sustainable sweaters are crafted exclusively from natural fibers like Peruvian organic cotton, Italian cashmere/silk blends, and recycled cashmere — and many are made in Fair Trade Certified factories. (There are only a few pieces blended with recycled synthetics.)

And the brand has one of the longest standing resale programs in the industry, called RENEW, and a program to reuse unwearable or damaged textiles into wall art.

Conscious Qualities: Organic & Regenerative Fibers, 100% Natural Fiber Options, Fair Trade Certified Factories, Circular Fashion Practices

Size Range: XXS–3XL
Price Range: $268 – $548

10. Bare Knitwear

Best for: elegant natural alpaca sweaters

Minimalist yet sumptuous, Bare Knitwear’s Andes baby alpaca (certified by the Responsible Alpaca Standard) and Peruvian Pima cotton sweaters are ethically made in Lima, Peru. The natural sweaters are either left undyed or colored with OEKO-TEX Standard 100-certified dyes.

With understated styles and an exceptional attention to quality throughout the handmade process, Bare Knitwear’s sweaters are designed to last for many years to come.

Conscious Qualities: Slow Crafted, Ethically Made, Natural Fibers

Size Range: XS–L
Price Range: $200 – $556

11. Reformation

Best for: recycled cashmere sweaters in trendy styles

Using materials like traceable regenerative merino wool, recycled cashmere, and organically grown cotton, Reformation uses the crème de la crème of sustainable sweater materials.

But if you know Ref, you know that environmental consciousness doesn’t equal boring or crunchy. Their cropped crew sweaters, sheer cardigans, boyfriend sweaters, and cashmere turtlenecks are designed to turn heads. The brand does lean on the trendier side and releases new styles frequently, so they’re not a “slow fashion” brand per se, but I’ve added them to this list because their one of the most responsible mid-size to larger brands in the industry.

Conscious Qualities: Sustainable Materials, Supply Chain Transparency, Circular Practices

Size Range: XS–XL
Price: $98 – $398

1. Christy Dawn

Christy Dawn’s dresses are vintage-inspired but totally timeless. Their feminine frocks can be worn as house dresses or semi-formal wear to weddings, bridal showers, baptisms, or other not-quite black-tie occasions. Their dresses are either made from reclaimed fabrics ethically in Los Angeles or from regenerative organic cotton that is sourced in partnership with a small collective in India.

You’ll also find sustainable special occasion dresses from Christy Dawn made with regenerative silk, like the dress pictured here!

Conscious Qualities: Reclaimed or Regenerative Fabrics, Ethical Production

Size Range: XS-3XL (extended sizing collection)

Price Range: $$$

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2. Reformation

Reformation is a leader on sustainability among larger fashion brands, between their climate positive roadmap and better material sourcing (including recycled cotton, TENCEL Lyocell, and regenerative fabrics) to their supply chain transparency, limited production model, and circularity practices.

And the brand is making it easy to shop for sustainable special occasion dresses with their selection features like “Going Out Dresses” and “Wedding Guest Dresses”.

Conscious Qualities: Lower Impact Materials, Responsible Production Practices, Decarbonization Initiatives

Size Range: 0 – 12

Price Range: $$ – $$$

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3. Bastet Noir

Making each piece to order using upcycled materials, Bastet Noir is a zero-waste fashion label. The brand’s sustainable formal dresses and other elegant apparel — including silk jumpsuits — are made by women in North Macedonia. 100% of Bastet Noir’s profits are reinvested into the women’s businesses and their children’s education.

Conscious Qualities: Repurposed Materials, Made-to-Order, Gives Back

Size Range: 4-10 + custom sizes

Price Range: $

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4. AMUR

Standing for A Mindful Use of Resources, AMUR uses earth-minded fabrics including hemp, linen, cupro (a silky fiber made from cotton linter, a byproduct of cotton production), modal, and recycled polyester. AMUR has some seriously stunning gowns that would make for great sustainable prom dresses or black tie-dress code outfits. AMUR could use more information on their labor standards and production practices though.

Conscious Qualities: Earth-Minded Fabrics

Size Range: XXS-XL

Price Range: $$$$

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5. BAACAL

Frustrated that brands often stop their size range at 12 despite the average American woman wearing size 16, BAACAL creates conscious clothing for the “true majority”: women who wear sizes 10-22. The plus-size sustainable fashion brand uses upcycled, vintage, and other existing materials for their collections.

Conscious Qualities: Upcycled Fabrics, Small-Batch Collections, Size-Inclusive

Size Range: 10-22 (unique sizing system of 1-4)

Price Range: $$$

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6. Lahive

Bold and unique, Lahive’s stand-out dresses and other ethical formal wear will make a statement at cocktail hour or a night out downtown. The LA-based brand produces their luxe, textural pieces in small batches using upcycled materials in a factory run by solar power.

Conscious Qualities: Upcycled Fabrics, Renewable Energy, Local Production

Size Range: XS-XL

Price Range: $$$

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1. Green Cradle

Best for: solid wood dressers and chests

Conscious Qualities: Made in US, Solid Wood, Zero VOC Finish

Price Range: $2,199 – $4,099

Shipping: Ships to continental US; contact for AK, HI, and Canada delivery

If you want top of the line quality without compromise, Green Cradle’s solid wood dressers — made from locally sourced wood and finished with natural linseed oil — would be my pick. You can also add on organic cotton changing pads.

Green Cradle has traditional dressers as well as the sweetest chest + drawer combos with hanging space perfectly sized for your little one. That said, Green Cradle is also the most premium priced option on this list.

2. Oeuf

Best for: European-crafted design with smart nursery features

Conscious Qualities: Made in Europe, Non-Toxic Water-Based Finishes, FSC-Certified Facility

Price Range: $1,245 – $1,695

Shipping: US-wide delivery via Urban Natural

This family-run eco-friendly children’s furniture company prioritizes intelligent design (like baby changing trays that fit Oeuf’s dressers), quality craftsmanship, and sustainability. The brand’s furniture is made in a Forest Stewardship Council-certified facility in Latvia. However, Oeuf does use baltic birch plywood and “eco-MDF” — so the pieces are not solid wood like Green Cradle.

3. Babyletto

Best for: an affordable non-toxic dresser

Conscious Qualities: GREENGUARD Gold Certified Products, Exceeds Anti-Tip Furniture Standards, Sustainably-Sourced Wood

Price Range: $349 – $899

Shipping: Free Delivery in Contiguous US (shipping charges elsewhere priced in cart)

Babyletto offers a more affordable non-toxic dresser options for nurseries. And I think some of the cutest designs! Plus, many of the dressers either include a removable changing tray or are compatible with the brand’s changing trays. That said, as is to be expected with a lower price point, you’ll see more engineered wood — in Babyletto’s case, that’s the drawer fronts and frame. Some reviewers have expressed complaints on the quality, though most products have an above 4.5/5 star-rating.

4. West Elm (GREENGUARD Gold Certified Collection)

Best for: on-trend nursery design with GREENGUARD Gold options

Conscious Qualities: GREENGUARD Gold Certified Options, FSC Certified Wood Options, Some Products Made in Fair Trade Certified Factories

Price Range: $499 – $1,949

Shipping: Contiguous 48 U.S. States only for large furniture items

Add a touch of West Elm’s signature design sensibility to your little one’s nursery with the retailer’s selection of GREENGUARD Gold Certified dressers and changing tables. The brand has adorable painted playful dressers for nurseries, but I also appreciate that they have mid-century modern and glam modernist nursery dressers that can easily stay in use as your little one grows up.

5. Thuma

Best for: a modular dresser that grows with your family

Conscious Qualities: GREENGUARD Gold Certified Product, Upcycled Solid Wood, Tool-Free Assembly, Highly Rated

Price Range: $1,165 – $3,495

Shipping: U.S. and Canada

With nearly 600 reviews ranking this dresser an average of 4.7/5 stars, Thuma is clearly doing something right with their signature non-toxic dresser. While this dresser isn’t specifically marketed for a nursery, the modular approach makes it easy to start small and configure additional drawers as your baby or family grows later on. Meaning this dresser could last you a lifetime, which I consider a key part of sustainability too. There is also the option to add anti-tipping hardware for safety.

6. Pottery Barn Kids (GREENGUARD Gold Certified Options)

Best for: combined changing tables and dressers

Conscious Qualities: GREENGUARD Gold Certified Options, Some Products Made in Fair Trade Certified Factories

Price Range: $499 – $1,899

Shipping: Contiguous 48 U.S. States only for large furniture items

Pottery Barn — West Elm’s more rustic sister brand — also has a number of options for non-toxic changing tables and nursery dressers. The retailer’s dressers are made with a mix of solid wood and engineered wood, but they do have many GREENGUARD Gold certified dressers. I’d just look at each individual product description to confirm whenever purchasing from a larger retailer with a wide selection.