The 15 Best Sustainable Denim Brands Of 2024

The ethical European company, Kuyichi, has worked to create timeless, affordable sustainable denim that is sure to become your favorite season after season. 

Skinny, straight, wide-leg, mom, boyfriend–you name it, they have it! Kuyichi offers a variety of colors for their ethical denim options, although they tend to focus on classic, timeless shades that can be worn for years to come. 

Plus, their manufacturer is GOTS, BSCI & Fair Wear audited, which we absolutely love.

Also, this is one of the very few companies that use hemp in some of their denim in addition to organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled fabrics.

Price: From € 100

Sizes: 25/30 -34/32

Ethics: Limits the chemicals, water, and wastewater used in the production, GOTS Certified, Fair & ethical labor practices

Location/Shipping: Netherlands, ships Worldwide

Second-hand treasures can unlock more outfit potential in a way brand-new staples simply cannot.

That’s why we absolutely love Denim Library’s curated assortment of pre-loved or second-hand denim so darn much. 

The sustainable company upcycles and sells the world’s most coveted women’s denim, lovingly worn in. 

You can find pieces from Levi, Wrangler, Lee, Topshop, and Acne Studios in various washes and silhouettes, including skinny, wide-leg, straight, and flare. 

Their end goal? To help reduce the 350,000 tonnes of good clothing tossed into landfills. Affordable, high-quality denim that Decreases environmental pollution and saves resources? Yes, please! 

Price: From £25.00

Sizes: Sizes depend on secondhand inventory

Ethics: Denim upcycling, sustainable packaging, saving natural resources, circularity

Location/Shipping: UK

Meet the brainchild of Alexandra Waldman and Polina Veksler – Universal Standard, a fashion-forward and sustainable denim brand breaking barriers with a powerful message of inclusivity. 

Here, every woman, regardless of her size or background, is celebrated and catered to. Think size 00 to 40! 

To top it all off, the ‘Fit Liberty’ program allows customers to swap previously purchased pieces for a different size, adapting to the natural fluctuations in our lives.  

Price: From $94.95+

Sizes: 4XS-4XL 

Ethics: Black owned business, anti-racism resources, premium materials, Fair Trade Certified, upcycling/recycling, charity 

Location/shipping: USA, ships worldwide 

Whimsy & Row uses organic cotton to reduce the environmental impact of its sustainable denim products.

The sustainable denim brand also opts for natural and non-toxic dyes, which are safer for workers and the environment. 

Oeko Tex Certified, carbon neutral, every pair comes with its own “impact” report, which we absolutely love.

Some styles, like their best-selling cropped Flora Pant, are now available in a longer length for taller gals! 

Plus, the color options are endless. Think rust, sage, terracotta –the list goes on.

Price: From $168 

Sizes: 24-32

Ethics: Organic & Recycled zippers, natural dyes, mostly made locally in the US, recycled packaging

Location/Shipping: USA

Nudie Jeans’ premium ethical denim assortment is crafted from eco-friendly materials, including certified organic, fairtrade, or recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and TENCEL. 

Moreover, the brand offers free tear repairs for life and a 20% discount if you choose to send them your worn-to-death pair in exchange for a new one! 

No worries, your used pair will gain a new life through their Re-Use collection.

There’s also the top-selling “Rebirth collection,” which is made with at least 70% recycled fibers from waste made ethically in certified factories! 

You can find a slew of sustainable denim shorts, overalls and more options in multiple different washes as well as many more capsule wardrobe staples like sweaters and tees.

Price: From$185 

Sizes: 24-38

Ethics: Sustainable & Recycled Materials, Certified Organic, Ethical Production, Free Repairs, Second-Hand Section, Fair Wages

Location/Shipping: USA

Kings of Indigo is one of the best sustainable denim brands in Europe with various styles, including classic five-pocket jeans, cropped jeans, and overalls. 

The Netherlands-based company uses organic and recycled cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel that are turned into ethical denim through sustainable production techniques, such as laser technology, to reduce water and chemical use during manufacturing. 

Moreover, Kings of Indigo works with fair-trade factories and suppliers and is transparent about their supply chain and production methods.

This recycled denim brand also has a repair and recycling program, where customers can send in their old Kings of Indigo denim to be repaired or recycled.

Price From €129,99

Sizes: 24 / 27- 33 / 31

Ethics: Sustainable and recycled Fabrics, fair trade, repair, and recycling program, sustainable production techniques

Location/Shipping: Netherlands, ships to Europe

The Swedish sustainable denim brand Asket offers two different fits for their jeans – slim and straight. 

The slim fit is a modern cut that sits below the waist and has a narrow leg opening, while the straight fit is a classic cut that sits at the waist and has a straight leg. 

Asket offers a range of classic styles for their denim, including regular and raw denim. They also offer a “Short Edition” for shorter figures, as well as a “Long Edition” for taller gals. 

What sets them apart? The 3-dimensional size system!

Price From €135

Sizes: see the “select your build” system

Ethics: Sustainable Fabrics, ethically made, 100% transparency, sustainable production techniques, repair and revival program

Location/Shipping: Sweden, ships worldwide

In the realm of sustainable denim, Warp + Weft stands tall as the world’s cleanest vertically integrated denim company.

If you’re on the hunt for affordable sustainable denim shorts, trousers, or any jean staples, your search ends here. 

Not only are their designs size-inclusive, but they’re also a beacon of sustainability.

A typical pair of jeans guzzles a whopping 1500 gallons of water during production, but not at Warp + Weft.

Their ethical clothing requires less than ten gallons of water, a testament to their commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.

Price: From $88+ 

Sizes: 14-24 

Ethics: Family owned, recycle & treat 98% of the water we don’t use, social, environmental & quality standards 

Location/Shipping: USA, ships to Australia, Canada, Latvia, New Zealand, UK 

Known for their inherently cool and modern designs with a trend-driven edge, Armed Angels’ “DetoxDemin” collection is comfortable, flattering, and versatile. 

The lineup is designed with a circular economy in mind and thus, it can easily be dismantled and recycled at the end of its lifespan. 

The secret? Instead of rivets, they chose embroidery in order to keep the fibers in the loop for as long as possible you can find skinny fit, slim fit, straight fit, wide leg fit, mom fit and boyfriend fit denim in blue, black, distressed, cropped and multiple other styles to fit your sartorial taste to a T. 

Plus, this ethical denim brand solely uses sustainable materials such as Lyocell, Tencel, recycled poly and cotton as well as organic cotton farmed with no chemicals. 

Price From €99.90

Sizes: 25/32 -34/34

Ethics: Sustainable and recycled fabrics, ethically-made, circular, sustainable production techniques, 

Location/Shipping: Germany, ships Worldwide

Moving to one of our favorite sustainable denim brands for ethical jeans that deserve praise. 

Outland Denim is committed to providing fair employment opportunities and training to women who have been rescued from human trafficking and exploitation.

In fact, more than 750 people have benefited from stable employment with Outland Denim to date! 

The Australian company also uses eco-friendly and ethical manufacturing processes, including using water-saving technologies and reducing its carbon footprint. 

If you are on the hunt for premium stretch denim that’s flatteringly tailored to lengthen your legs, complement your curves, and lift your bum *wink*, their collection has you covered! 

Price: From $155

Sizes: 22W30L – 34W30L

Ethics: Organic and sustainable materials, community empowerment, water-saving technology

Location/Shipping: Australia, worldwide shipping available

Since 2006, Afends has held the title of one of the most sustainable denim brands on the eco market – for a good reason. 

For their sustainable denim fabric, the Australian slow fashion company uses premium organic cotton, hemp, and other eco-friendly materials, such as recycled polyester and elastane.

Their styles run the gamut from slim fit and straight leg to wide leg – available in different washes and finishes. 

Lastly, Afends is committed to using sustainable production methods, including water-saving technologies and eco-friendly dyes, to minimize their environmental impact.

Price: From $120

Sizes: 24-32

Ethics: Organic and sustainable materials, climate positive, supply chain transparency, 

Location/Shipping: USA, worldwide shipping available

Next on our list is one of the most beloved sustainable denim brands, MUD jeans! You might know them as “ the world’s first circular denim brand.”

The company creates figure-flattering ethical denim based on the principles of the circular economy.

That’s why all pairs are made from 40% recycled material (aka discarded denim) and 60% organic cotton. You choose skinny, flare, straight, and lose styles in a slew of different washes created through a laser technique. 

What’s more, they’ve been audited by the Fair Wear Foundation as members of their Young Designer Program.

So ethical production is a given. Also, you can freely take advantage of their take-back scheme to recycle your worn-to-death pairs!

Price: From $120

Size Range: 25-33

Ethics: sustainable materials, fair wages, woman empowerment, take-back program

Location/Shipping: Netherlands, worldwide shipping available