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10 Sustainable Socks Made with Organic Materials
These sustainable sock brands have fun and versatile socks made from earth-minded materials like organic cotton, hemp, and Tencel.
With everything from ankle socks and no-shows to knee-highs and performance socks, these brands will cover just about all of your sock needs.
What Did We Qualify As (More) Sustainable Socks?
There are several criteria we used to determine the brands in this guide. Some brands meet several of these criteria and some even meet all of the criteria below.
- Use of majority natural organic materials, like certified organic cotton (the leading certifier is Global Organic Textile Standard, which is frequently abbreviated to GOTS)
- Minimal to no use of synthetic fibers
- Use of either no dyes, natural dyes or low impact dyes
- Responsibly manufactured
You’ll find that most of the socks in this guide to have some percentage of synthetics for some stretch. (Though there are two brands committed to 100% organic cotton socks — check them out below!) I like to use a Guppyfriend Washing Bag to prevent the microplastics from synthetic textiles from being released into our waterways.
(Looking for something a bit more substantial to wear around the house? Check out this guide for eco-friendly and ethical slippers.)
Where to Find Sustainable and Organic Socks
The guide features affiliate links. As always, we only feature brands that meet high standards for sustainability that we love — and that we think you’ll love too!
1. Q for Quinn
Materials: 98 – 100% Organic Cotton
Price: Kids’ from $10 | Adults from $15 / Pair
Categories: Ankle, Crew, and Trouser Socks
Made from 98% GOTS-certified organic cotton (with one pair of socks made of 100% cotton), Q for Quinn’s socks are breathable and super soft. One reviewer calls them the “softest socks I’ve ever worn!” and hundreds of other customers giving five-star reviews seem to agree.
Q for Quinn also has organic dye-free adult and kids’ socks perfect for sensitive skin.
2. Harvest & Mill
Materials: 88% Organic Cotton
Price: $10 – $12 / Pair
Categories: Ankle and Crew Socks
Sustainable basics brand Harvest & Mill uses USA-grown and spun cotton for their ankle and crew organic socks. While these socks might look dyed with their earthy colors, they are actually completely dye-free — the natural color cotton varieties Harvest & Mill uses are naturally a muted brown or green.
3. Maggie’s Organics
Materials: 73% – 99.8% Organic Cotton | 60 – 100% Organic Merino Wool
Price: From $8.50 / Pair
Categories: Footie, Ankle and Crew Socks; plus Allergy, Recovery, and Diabetic
Sourcing GOTS-certified organic fibers and knitting all of their socks in the US, Maggie’s Organics is the real deal when it comes to sustainably-made socks.
The company is also committed to “Real Fair Trade” — they invest in the wellbeing of their farmers and suppliers and are on a journey to become employee-owned.
4. Rawganique
Materials: 100% Organic Cotton, 100% Hemp, and 100% Wool Options
Price: From $12 / Pair
Categories: Anklet, Crew, Knee-High, and Dress Socks
If you’re looking for plastic-free socks, you will love Rawganique. The brand has several options of 100% natural fiber socks that are free of polyester, spandex, or nylon. Select from breathable 100% organic cotton socks, temperature-regulating 100% linen socks, or cozy 100% wool socks.
There are also several options of organic socks blended with a bit of synthetics for some stretch. These options will likely be more suitable for sport and hiking use.
5. tentree
Materials: Mix of Hemp, TENCEL
Price: $10 – $14 for 2-Pack
Categories: Ankle, Quarter, and Crew Socks
Socks are the crucial foundation of any closed-toe shoe and tentree’s basics are here to ensure you’re always putting your best foot forward. Crafted from a comfortable blend of hemp, TENCEL
6. Conscious Step
Materials: 75% Organic Cotton, 23% Recycled Polyester
Price: $15.95 / pair
Categories: Ankle and Crew Socks
Conscious Step’s socks are made with Fairtrade and GOTS-certified organic cotton and recycled polyester. The sustainable brand’s socks are made with an exceptional quality too — each sock has just the right fabric thickness and some of their socks even have a cushioned insole and arch support, too.
Another attribute of Conscious Step that I love is that each design from the brand is associated with a different cause, and when you purchase a pair of socks from Conscious Step, $1 per pair of socks goes towards that cause. For more on Conscious Step, check out my review of the brand here.
7. PACT
Materials: 75% Organic Cotton, 23% Recycled Nylon
Price: From $14 for 2-Pack
Categories: No-Show and Crew Socks
PACT has organic cotton Fair Trade-certified socks for everyone in the family in a variety of styles. They have crew socks, knee-high socks, ankle socks, and no show socks in neutrals, colors, and prints. The brand has some great deals with their organic sock packs.
8. Organic Basics
Materials: 73% Organic Cotton, 25% Recycled Polyamide
Price: From $14 for 2-Pack
Categories:
Organic Basics has organic cotton ankle socks, mid-calf socks and no-show socks perfect for casual wear. The eco basics brand also has sustainable athletic socks made with SilverTech
9. Pansy
Materials: 85% Organic Cotton
Price: $12 / pair
Categories: Crew Socks
Sustainable underwear brand Pansy has organic tube socks in colors that match their bras and undies. (How fun!) Pansy’s socks are made with 85% USA-grown organic cotton and they have a natural undyed option ideal for sensitive skin.
10. Kind Socks
Materials: 80% Organic Cotton
Price: $12 – $14 / pair
Categories: Crew and Ankle Socks
KIND Socks is a Black-owned sustainable sock brand using GOTS-certified organic cotton for their vibrant collections! With prints like monstera leaves, watermelons, and bumblebees, KIND Socks will bring a touch of whimsy to any outfit.
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