1. Made Trade

Consciously handcrafted with the coziest of materials, Made Trade’s sustainable sweaters will have you counting down the days until cooler weather arrives.

Expect to find crochet jackets, oversized turtlenecks, linen cardigans, and twisted wool knits among the collection of sustainable sweaters on Made Trade.

Conscious Qualities: Sustainable Materials, Fair Trade, Size Inclusive, Ethical Production, Woman-owned, Climate Neutral

Price Range: $$ – $$$

Size Range: XS – 4XL

Use code CONSCIOUSSTYLE for $20 off your first order of $150+

2. Organic Basics

Thinking of investing in some cozy eco-friendly sweaters this winter? Neutral knits are the building blocks of a well-curated winter closet, and there’s no shortage of chic yet versatile picks at Organic Basics.

Available in an assortment of hues that work with your existing wardrobe, the brand’s range of sustainable jumpers can easily be layered over button-down shirts for work or styled with a scarf for a casual hot chocolate run.

Their sweaters are made from recycled merino wool that comes from pre-consumer textile waste that would otherwise go to landfills.

Why we love it: recycled materials, carbon offsetting, ethical production, supply chain transparency

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$ – $$$

3. The Knotty Ones

There’s something special about a hand-knitted sweater. The best ones can closely resemble the feeling of someone’s arms wrapped around you, and that’s exactly what The Knotty Ones have to offer.

Crafted by female artisans across rural Lithuania, this women-founded brand takes pride in creating timeless pieces inspired by their Baltic heritage that are sure to become a mainstay in your winter wardrobe for years to come.

All of their sweaters are ethically made using natural fibers like 100% merino wool, alpaca wool, cotton, or linen.

Why we love it: women-owned, artisanal, all-natural materials, slow fashion, pays fair wages

Size Range: S–L

Price: $$$

4. Reformation

Fancy a sweater you can wear with everything and will keep you feeling cozy-chic for years to come? Whether you like them boxy or snug, Reformation has a wide range of sweaters to suit every style preference. Along with some slick sweater dresses that’ll help you channel some French girl aesthetic.

Most of the sweaters offered by Reformation are crafted from recycled cashmere, with some options made using regenerative merino wool, alpaca wool, and organic cotton.

In an effort to keep their clothing in constant circulation, Reformation has teamed up with SuperCircle to recycle its worn-out pieces into new raw materials. As a customer, you can participate by returning your used Reformation clothing for recycling in exchange for store credit.

Why we love it: Recycled cashmere, Supply chain transparency, Circular practices

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$-$$$

5. Outerknown

With warm weather essentials that look like they could be a part of a chic coastal grandma’s wardrobe, Outerknown’s ethically made sweaters will have you feeling like the main lead in a Nancy Meyers movie.

Think boyfriend cardigans, wrap-over styles, slouchy crew neck sweaters, and turtlenecks available in sumptuous cashmere, merino wool, and recycled fibers.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, fair trade, ethical production, supply chain transparency, resale program

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$$

6. Toad&Co

Shake up your sweater drawer with an eye-catching pattern and a little help from Toad&Co.

Full of bright color combinations, versatile necklines, and varied styles that’ll convince you to make their sustainable sweaters your daily winter uniform, Toad&Co uses woolen blends and recycled fibers to create its knitwear range.

Ever since its inception in 1996, the brand has partnered with a warehouse that employs and trains individuals with developmental disabilities, while facilitating outdoor adventures for them.

Why we love it: sustainable and recycled materials, community-oriented

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$-$$$

7. Christy Dawn

Offering a range of ethical sweaters that’ll mentally transport you to a cozy countryside cottage, Christy Dawn’s winter essentials are made using deadstock materials, alpaca wool, and organic cotton.

Each sweater in their farm-to-closet alpaca collection is hand spun and knit by Peruvian artisans who are paid a living wage. Christy Dawn has partnered with Peruvian alpaceros (alpaca breeders) who steward and help restore parts of the high grasslands that are home to peatland, a type of wetland that stores a vast amount of carbon.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, regenerative

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$$

8. Tradlands

Tradlands creates high-quality size-inclusive closet essentials you’re bound to wear for years to come. And their sweaters are no exception. Made with the “softest cotton”, as many reviewers claim, along with a few recycled blends, the best part about their sustainable cardigans and sweaters is the fact they are machine washable.

Creating only two seasonal collections, Tradlands utilizes small-batch production practices to minimize waste and encourage mindful purchasing.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, size-inclusive, slow fashion

Size Range: XXS–4XL

Price: $$$

8. The RealReal

For the fashionably forward who’d like to level up their winter dressing to include a designer label or two, The RealReal has an array of covetable secondhand sweaters to choose from. Whether you fancy a vintage tweed piece by Chanel or a classic crew neck by Ralph Lauren, these gently-used pre-owned designer pieces are sure to help you put the right sartorial foot forward for countless cold-weather seasons to come.

Making a secondhand investment not only allows you to breathe new life into an existing garment but also empowers you to ditch the throwaway culture. The fact that it’s designer is only the cherry on the icing!

Why we love it: secondhand, quality products

Size Range: XXS–4XL

Price: $$$-$$$$

10. ABLE

ABLE is a fair trade fashion label that offers a varied range of cozy sweaters in all sorts of rib knits and styles. From sweater polos and half-zip sweatshirts to long open cardigans and sweater vests, ABLE’s ample offerings will sort your winter wardrobe in one fell swoop.

Crafted from materials like organic cotton and recycled wool blends, we love the fact that you can choose to shop sweaters from their Size Swap collection and claim an exchange at any point in the future should the piece no longer fit.

Why we love it: conscious materials, extended sizes, ethically made

Size Range: XXS–3XL

Price: $$-$$$

11. Patagonia

A brand that nails the functional and utilitarian gorpcore aesthetic, Patagonia’s range of sustainable sweaters will not only keep you warm this winter but help you weather just about any storm while you’re hitting the great outdoors.

Their signature Better Sweater® is made using a plush recycled fleece with a sweater-knit look, that makes for the perfect lightweight insulating layer if you intend on hitting the slopes this winter.

Patagonia works with Fair Trade Certified factories to produce their clothing using recycled fibers.

Why we love it: recycled materials, fair trade, supply chain transparency, secondhand & repair program

Size Range: XXS–XXL

Price: $$$

12. tentree

Whether you’re planning on teaming yours with jeans, wear it layered over a shirt or tucked into trousers, tentree has a range of versatile sweaters and eco-friendly cardigans to choose from. Think slouchy buttoned cardigans, turtlenecks, cable knits, and even chic sweater dresses to pair with tights and knee-high boots.

Ethically made from organic cotton and recycled fiber blends, reviewers claim their sweaters are easy to wear dressed up or dressed down for numerous occasions.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, ethically made, plants 10 trees with each order

Size Range: XS–XL

Price: $$-$$$

13. Pact

Offering a cozy range of organic cotton sweaters and ethical cardigans in a spectrum of neutral hues, Pact will have you covered in style — literally and figuratively.

We love the fact their sweaters come with slits making them ideal to layer over shirts for work while offering an appropriately named “Airplane cardigan” with deep pockets for winter travel.

The brand works with Fair Trade Certified factories and uses GOTS-certified organic cotton.

Why we love it: organic cotton, fair trade

Size Range: XS–2XL

Price: $$-$$$

14. Eileen Fisher

Eileen Fisher’s range of sustainable sweaters is proof that warmth and style aren’t mutually exclusive. Offering a range of sustainable turtlenecks, V-neck jumpers, crew neck knitted tops, hooded cardigans, and more such versatile styles in an array of fun hues, these warm-weather essentials were created to be dressed up or down.

Crafted using materials like organic cotton, cashmere, and wool that supports Argentinian ranchers who regenerate depleted grasslands through holistic farming methods.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, regenerative, ethical production, circular fashion practices

Size Range: XXS–3XL

Price: $$-$$$

15. Bare Knitwear

It’s rare to come across sweaters so cool that you can’t wait to build an outfit around them. But with Bare Knitwear, it’s possible.

Featuring a range of standout sustainable sweaters that span turtleneck pullovers, zip-through cardigans, and slouchy crewnecks, their sweaters are crafted from the most sumptuous alpaca wool blends in a surprisingly natural, un-dyed styles.

Why we love it: sustainable materials, ethically made, slow fashion

Size Range: XS–L

Price: $$$

Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her. When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers