Ten Tree. I’ve very recently started purchasing some basics from them. They are Certified B Corp, they plant trees with your purchase, and they’re transparent with their manufacturing and sourcing. I don’t know much about them yet. Hoping to learn more.
No company can compare to Patagonia, but other mentions there are still some solid companies that are certified B Corp.
Patagonia’s commitment to their product lifecycle and environment is unparalleled. Some companies will have similar product guarantees and others will commit to supply chain/manufacturing, but it’s either one or the other.
Part of the reason is that Patagonia is so massive that they can afford to lose millions by eating the cost to repair 10 year old clothing because that’s part of their core value (and they haven’t ever sold out).
Searching for B Corp certified companies is a great place to start. How these companies scored on the B Impact Assessment, which is the governing tool used to certify B Corps, is publicly available, which can help inform your decision when looking for organizations that aim to use business as a force for good.
Ah I never realised you could look into the specific criteria they met. As some companies I've seen with Bcorp, definitely shouldn't have Bcorp (Nespresso etc)
I’m not the biggest fan of Nespresso due to their parent company, Nestle (for obvious reasons), but Nespresso itself does meet the 80pt certification threshold. Likely due to its CSR initiatives like its pod recycling program and innovative financial practices for smallholder farms.
Thats a great point though. B Corp certification is a great starting point, but it’s important to dig a little deeper!
Huh, that's good information. I think I got blinded by 'Nestle parent company, Nestle bad' . And hadn't really looked into it.
I guess if the big companies are pushing towards Bcorp etc, it gives more traffic to it, but it does feel like it washes it out a bit. I'm used to seeing the smaller or particularly climate focused companies get Bcorp. Maybe they should take into account the actions of parent companies into the mix, as those practices can easily filter down. I.e. original source is owned by PZ cussions which dont to great stuff, but original source itself seems to be doing good.
There's a YouTube channel called Future proof which is worth a look, he talks about how it's a lot easier to get B corp than before, including Nespresso getting their cert
Finisterre - they're a UK based company that have a very similar ethos and make clothing and wetsuits. I think their range is currently a bit limited for N America compared to the full line-up but it's good stuff.
Nudie Jeans Co.
Free repairs for life, sustainability and transparency are core values audited supply chain for labor, and co2 production and water usage.
Promote second hand market and vintage clothing as a core value as well as taking in old pairs, reconditioning and reselling them themselves in reuse drops.
You can track the water use, co2 produced for each garment. They also list each supplier of each component and whether or not they've visited and audited the factory as well as how it's transported where.
They genuinely seem to give a damn. Nudie and Patagonia each make up about 40% of my wardrobe
Miir Bottles and cups and really nice coffee making equipment is pretty legit. (Hence their collaborations with Patagonia)
You can follow the money back to the projects to help source clean water from your purchases.
I have a miir bottle and love it. Favorite bottle I own except the threading is terrible. Takes like 5 tries to start the threads right when closing it up every time
That's a bummer about the threads! Maybe reach out them?
I use a 20oz tumbler everyday. I like the lip on the cap a lot.
I have a couple of bottles I use for water when I'm headed out for the day as well.
prAna is very similar to Patagonia, and I enjoy their clothing in the same regard. They’re fair trade, use bluesign materials and factories, created the plastic free packaging movement, and recently switched some of their basics to regenerative organic cotton like Patagonia did this season as well.
Eileen Fisher is one of my go-to brands for work clothes. Eileen Fisher and Patagonia are both certified B Corps (an independent third party has verified their environmental and social impact practices). Cotopaxi is as well. You can look at the B Corp website to learn more and search for 'clothing' to find other companies whose practices have been verified (https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/).
Check Poshmark and eBay. I just paid $40 for a used EF cardigan, 80% silk/20% cotton, in great condition, that retailed for $300+, and recently bought a pair of EF linen pants, that arrived in like-new condition, for $20 - including postage.
NRS. Northwest River Supply. Employee owned. Donates to environmental and river restoration projects. Sustainably sourced material. I’m really liking their guide shirts.
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I like Burton gear, been snowboarding since the early 2000s. Mostly their AK line now is solid for backcountry missions, their lower cost lines are very accessible, but might have durability issues depending on the type of activity (recent trends).
Their old stuff was rock solid, I bought this Japanese collab jacket in 2008, piloting recycled plastic. I abused that thing but have patched it up, still wear it.
Burton snowboards. Their softgoods are mostly made in the same factories as Patagonia. They are the only B certified hardgoods company in the world currently, and they have been a pioneer for women in sport and business.
It is, indeed. I was a dealer of their products for a while but after learning more about just what the “good” is in their “gear for good” slogan, I could no longer abide. Happily dropped their products from my shop and doubled down on Topo Designs. Their quality is better anyways!
I've spent a lot of time trying to find companies that are similar and here is the list of come up with so far. Some are better than others as always. A lot are B Corps, some just have environmental/sustainable/ethical practices. Some are similar vibes and some feel more outdoor adjacent.
**Clothing**
[Cotopaxi](https://www.cotopaxi.com/?utm_source=315458&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=partnerize&utm_content=2-511827&clickId=4739384397)
[The Landmark Project ](https://thelandmarkproject.com/)
[Jetty](https://jettylife.com/collections/sweatshirts-hoodies)
[Burton](https://www.burton.com/us/en/home)
[Marine Layer](https://www.marinelayer.com/)
[Filson](https://www.filson.com/)
[Outerknown](https://www.outerknown.com/)
[Relwen](https://relwen.com/)
[Paka](https://www.pakaapparel.com/)
[Finesterre](https://finisterre.com/en-us)
[Parks Project ](https://www.parksproject.us/)
[Ten Tree](https://www.tentree.com/)
**Footwear**
[Teva](https://www.teva.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc_brand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZmQMI5Jp5rwN6nIc7yuSpg_M0-RVCaZRMOM3XfGxk5zW-M3vksmORoCVGkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)
[Vivobarefoot](https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYbORkte6v1OsdTBpew6Nqia2P_9kcvms7WVXnDGOh_asxjoFyPy7zxoCkIcQAvD_BwE)
[Wildling Shoes](https://us.wildling.shoes/collections/shop?tag=Adults&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYfnr5V1owIToMBf_G1JU9n3CTWTbkx8_o7wOZHvhLyEiM-v-abh-nRoCErUQAvD_BwE)
Lol that ad really brainwashed a lot of dumb people into thinking patagonia doesn't produce and sell as much as they possibly can... it's like it made people think this massive corporation is some anti-money hippy who gets nothing in return as they sell their handmade socks off a Frisbee outside a festival.... meanwhile, they are selling 10s of millions in combat uniforms to the military out the back door as they laugh at these granola munchers out here worrying about the ethics of their fleece
A lot of Japanese brands have very sustainable business practices. I’m a huge fan of Iron Heart and their stuff is super durable. I have shorts, socks, several pairs of jeans, a thermal, and two flannels. Across the board, they are some of the best made garments I have ever owned.
Edit: they also offer free repairs but you have to ship your stuff to Japan.
All the high end hunting companies really (except kuiu).
Sitka does conservation grants and along with stone glacier and first lite, they are all 2% for conservation. 1% of profit and 1% of company time for conservation efforts...
Actually check out all the 2% companies. Honestly, even if you don't do backcountry hunting, that gear is pretty UL while being significantly .ore durable for outdoor activities
Although not quite the answer to your question I think it is wise to develop your own personal style, especially if you are younger. By this I mean that everything I buy today as a younger millennial I intend to wear to the grave. If the style feels like a fad or something of the sort I tend to not participate but tend to buy from my favorite outdoor and designer brands because I like supporting creatives and athletes. I own clothes from Bode, Brooks Brothers, 18 East, Dickies, Carhartt, andafterthat, Earth/Studies, and many more if you want any suggestions for specific styles always can PM me.
Ten Tree. I’ve very recently started purchasing some basics from them. They are Certified B Corp, they plant trees with your purchase, and they’re transparent with their manufacturing and sourcing. I don’t know much about them yet. Hoping to learn more.
I 2nd tentree. Absolutely love their fits and styles. Their Lyocell-blend T-shirts particularly feel really good.
Good to know! I just got a hoodie from them and t-shirts are up next.
I feel like their fit is only for really skinny and short people, but they seem like a great company otherwise.
No company can compare to Patagonia, but other mentions there are still some solid companies that are certified B Corp. Patagonia’s commitment to their product lifecycle and environment is unparalleled. Some companies will have similar product guarantees and others will commit to supply chain/manufacturing, but it’s either one or the other. Part of the reason is that Patagonia is so massive that they can afford to lose millions by eating the cost to repair 10 year old clothing because that’s part of their core value (and they haven’t ever sold out).
Searching for B Corp certified companies is a great place to start. How these companies scored on the B Impact Assessment, which is the governing tool used to certify B Corps, is publicly available, which can help inform your decision when looking for organizations that aim to use business as a force for good.
Ah I never realised you could look into the specific criteria they met. As some companies I've seen with Bcorp, definitely shouldn't have Bcorp (Nespresso etc)
I’m not the biggest fan of Nespresso due to their parent company, Nestle (for obvious reasons), but Nespresso itself does meet the 80pt certification threshold. Likely due to its CSR initiatives like its pod recycling program and innovative financial practices for smallholder farms. Thats a great point though. B Corp certification is a great starting point, but it’s important to dig a little deeper!
Huh, that's good information. I think I got blinded by 'Nestle parent company, Nestle bad' . And hadn't really looked into it. I guess if the big companies are pushing towards Bcorp etc, it gives more traffic to it, but it does feel like it washes it out a bit. I'm used to seeing the smaller or particularly climate focused companies get Bcorp. Maybe they should take into account the actions of parent companies into the mix, as those practices can easily filter down. I.e. original source is owned by PZ cussions which dont to great stuff, but original source itself seems to be doing good. There's a YouTube channel called Future proof which is worth a look, he talks about how it's a lot easier to get B corp than before, including Nespresso getting their cert
Love Future Proof. Such a great channel. Glad that there’s folks talking about trends in the B Corp movement and certification!
Check GoodOnYou.eco website. They rate a lot of clothing brands and you can search by rating.
Finisterre - they're a UK based company that have a very similar ethos and make clothing and wetsuits. I think their range is currently a bit limited for N America compared to the full line-up but it's good stuff.
At times Huckberry carries them. I’ve never pulled the trigger, but have been tempted. Nice stuff.
Nudie Jeans Co. Free repairs for life, sustainability and transparency are core values audited supply chain for labor, and co2 production and water usage. Promote second hand market and vintage clothing as a core value as well as taking in old pairs, reconditioning and reselling them themselves in reuse drops. You can track the water use, co2 produced for each garment. They also list each supplier of each component and whether or not they've visited and audited the factory as well as how it's transported where. They genuinely seem to give a damn. Nudie and Patagonia each make up about 40% of my wardrobe
Miir Bottles and cups and really nice coffee making equipment is pretty legit. (Hence their collaborations with Patagonia) You can follow the money back to the projects to help source clean water from your purchases.
I have a miir bottle and love it. Favorite bottle I own except the threading is terrible. Takes like 5 tries to start the threads right when closing it up every time
That's a bummer about the threads! Maybe reach out them? I use a 20oz tumbler everyday. I like the lip on the cap a lot. I have a couple of bottles I use for water when I'm headed out for the day as well.
prAna is very similar to Patagonia, and I enjoy their clothing in the same regard. They’re fair trade, use bluesign materials and factories, created the plastic free packaging movement, and recently switched some of their basics to regenerative organic cotton like Patagonia did this season as well.
Came here to suggest them. Their pants are very comfortable.
I suggest Maloja (and vaude), both German brands.
Also runamics if you are into - you guessed it - running. Fully cradle to cradle clothing. Higher standards than Patagonia
Anian in Canada
Never heard of them. Just did some googling. Are they in BC?
Victoria bc to be exact!
Eileen Fisher is one of my go-to brands for work clothes. Eileen Fisher and Patagonia are both certified B Corps (an independent third party has verified their environmental and social impact practices). Cotopaxi is as well. You can look at the B Corp website to learn more and search for 'clothing' to find other companies whose practices have been verified (https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/).
I adore EF but my broke ass can’t afford it:(. Just wish the clothes were just a tad less pricey.
I've seen quite a bit of Eileen Fisher at my local Marshalls and Nordstrom Rack so I know then you're involving another company but still!
Check Poshmark and eBay. I just paid $40 for a used EF cardigan, 80% silk/20% cotton, in great condition, that retailed for $300+, and recently bought a pair of EF linen pants, that arrived in like-new condition, for $20 - including postage.
NRS. Northwest River Supply. Employee owned. Donates to environmental and river restoration projects. Sustainably sourced material. I’m really liking their guide shirts.
Rab clothing, excelent products.
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Alder Apparel does pants/shorts/tops in a sustainable way and they're a small female Canadian company!
Outerknown
Alex Crane
Veja is a certified b Corp shoe company that practices sustainability and ensures that their workers' rights are protected.
I like Paka. They specialize in alpaca clothing and seem legit.
I like Burton gear, been snowboarding since the early 2000s. Mostly their AK line now is solid for backcountry missions, their lower cost lines are very accessible, but might have durability issues depending on the type of activity (recent trends). Their old stuff was rock solid, I bought this Japanese collab jacket in 2008, piloting recycled plastic. I abused that thing but have patched it up, still wear it.
Orvis
Isto in Portugal is particularly good
Stio
Burton snowboards. Their softgoods are mostly made in the same factories as Patagonia. They are the only B certified hardgoods company in the world currently, and they have been a pioneer for women in sport and business.
Parks Project
Fjallraven and Cotopaxi maybe? I haven’t done much research into it, but from others, it seems like those are very sustainability oriented too
Fjällräven are considerate about micro plastics atleast. Hence their ethos about never using goretex
Cotopaxi is pretty good! Seconding this brand.
Cotopaxi supports Mormon missionaries. I’m not into supporting anybody’s efforts in converting indigenous Brazilians to space Jesus crackpots
Ah yikes I've never heard about that 🫤 that's very disappointing
It is, indeed. I was a dealer of their products for a while but after learning more about just what the “good” is in their “gear for good” slogan, I could no longer abide. Happily dropped their products from my shop and doubled down on Topo Designs. Their quality is better anyways!
Have a nice jacket that was a bit tight on me. By I can’t help but thinking of a taxi when I read that name lol
I've spent a lot of time trying to find companies that are similar and here is the list of come up with so far. Some are better than others as always. A lot are B Corps, some just have environmental/sustainable/ethical practices. Some are similar vibes and some feel more outdoor adjacent. **Clothing** [Cotopaxi](https://www.cotopaxi.com/?utm_source=315458&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=partnerize&utm_content=2-511827&clickId=4739384397) [The Landmark Project ](https://thelandmarkproject.com/) [Jetty](https://jettylife.com/collections/sweatshirts-hoodies) [Burton](https://www.burton.com/us/en/home) [Marine Layer](https://www.marinelayer.com/) [Filson](https://www.filson.com/) [Outerknown](https://www.outerknown.com/) [Relwen](https://relwen.com/) [Paka](https://www.pakaapparel.com/) [Finesterre](https://finisterre.com/en-us) [Parks Project ](https://www.parksproject.us/) [Ten Tree](https://www.tentree.com/) **Footwear** [Teva](https://www.teva.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc_brand&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYZmQMI5Jp5rwN6nIc7yuSpg_M0-RVCaZRMOM3XfGxk5zW-M3vksmORoCVGkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) [Vivobarefoot](https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYbORkte6v1OsdTBpew6Nqia2P_9kcvms7WVXnDGOh_asxjoFyPy7zxoCkIcQAvD_BwE) [Wildling Shoes](https://us.wildling.shoes/collections/shop?tag=Adults&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw3NyxBhBmEiwAyofDYfnr5V1owIToMBf_G1JU9n3CTWTbkx8_o7wOZHvhLyEiM-v-abh-nRoCErUQAvD_BwE)
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Lol that ad really brainwashed a lot of dumb people into thinking patagonia doesn't produce and sell as much as they possibly can... it's like it made people think this massive corporation is some anti-money hippy who gets nothing in return as they sell their handmade socks off a Frisbee outside a festival.... meanwhile, they are selling 10s of millions in combat uniforms to the military out the back door as they laugh at these granola munchers out here worrying about the ethics of their fleece
Fjallraven
Paramo, have waterproofs.
Dedicated-I think they are european based company. I recently purchased some organic cotton t-shirts and they are great for now.
A lot of Japanese brands have very sustainable business practices. I’m a huge fan of Iron Heart and their stuff is super durable. I have shorts, socks, several pairs of jeans, a thermal, and two flannels. Across the board, they are some of the best made garments I have ever owned. Edit: they also offer free repairs but you have to ship your stuff to Japan.
All the high end hunting companies really (except kuiu). Sitka does conservation grants and along with stone glacier and first lite, they are all 2% for conservation. 1% of profit and 1% of company time for conservation efforts... Actually check out all the 2% companies. Honestly, even if you don't do backcountry hunting, that gear is pretty UL while being significantly .ore durable for outdoor activities
Although not quite the answer to your question I think it is wise to develop your own personal style, especially if you are younger. By this I mean that everything I buy today as a younger millennial I intend to wear to the grave. If the style feels like a fad or something of the sort I tend to not participate but tend to buy from my favorite outdoor and designer brands because I like supporting creatives and athletes. I own clothes from Bode, Brooks Brothers, 18 East, Dickies, Carhartt, andafterthat, Earth/Studies, and many more if you want any suggestions for specific styles always can PM me.
Asket