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13 Linen Apparel Brands To Keep

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Go All Natural With Linen

Move over cotton, there’s another sustainable material in town: linen. Grown from flax plants,
linen is easy to grow, requires little water, and is biodegradable. Once sourced, it’s durable,

resilient, and only gets better (and softer!) with time. As if that’s not enough, linen is breathable
and moisture-wicking, so it will keep you cool through the warmer months and can be
comfortably layered in the cooler ones. (It also requires almost zero special care, so sign us up.)

We’ve found 13 apparel brands that are using natural linen for dresses with stunning silhouettes,
tapered bottoms, and oversized tops that are as relaxing as they are sustainable. Whether

you’re intrigued for its eco-friendly properties or simply want to invest in long-lasting looks,
you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you make the switch.

1. MagicLinen

Based In | Lithuania

Ethics | Eco-friendly, organic, ethically made,

small batch, carbon-neutral shipping

Price | $39 (pinafore apron) - $120 (robe)

MagicLinen began when founder Vita noticed

how her mother’s and grandmother’s linen

apparel lasted much longer than her own in

their home country of Lithuania. Today,

MagicLinen is a family-owned business loved

by many, specializing in bespoke linen

textiles and apparel. The stonewashed and

softened linen comes in a number of sizes

and can even be tailored for custom orders.

With maximum prices of $125, you can add

this shop to your list for affordable apparel

(and even bedding). MagicLinen ships

internationally for free—so you can wear

these special styles anywhere.

SHOP MAGICLINEN
2. Love and Confuse

Based In | Lithuania

Ethics | Ethically made, 100 percent natural

fabrics, made-to-order, recycled packaging

Price | $55 (cami) - $102 (jumpsuit)

Love and Confuse knows we don’t have to

choose between style and sustainability. Its

gorgeous line of linen tops, dresses, and

pants are made ethically by this family-run

business and packaged with eco-friendly

materials. Cut, sewn, and made to order, you

can select from dozens of styles in nearly any

color, made just for you—all through its Etsy

shop. And at a price point that maxes out at

around $100, it’s worth checking out—

especially since Love and Confuse offers free

international shipping.

SHOP LOVE AND CONFUSE

3. Linenfox

Based In | Lithuania

Ethics | Eco-friendly, recyclable packaging,

ethically made, OEKO-TEX certified, low-

waste practices

Price | $19 (belt) - $146 (dress)

Since 2014, the team behind Linenfox has

been crafting linen garments that are

sustainable, beautifully designed, and

ethically made. With hundreds of apparel

options (including jumpsuits, tunics, and even

aprons), you’ll find any kind of piece you

need, all at a cost-effective price. Made in

Lithuania, it ships internationally and uses

eco-friendly packaging so you’re opting for

some of the most low-impact apparel around.

Not sure if you’re ready to add to your cart?

Check out the thousands of happy customer

reviews on Etsy!

SHOP LINENFOX

4. Sugar Candy Mountain

Based In | Los Angeles, CA

Ethics | Natural materials, recycled

packaging, ethically made in USA

Price | $78 (top) - $298 (dress)

Whether you’re wearing the belted and wide-

leg pants, midi dresses, or puffed sleeve tops,

the linen clothing from Sugar Candy

Mountain is always 100 percent natural and

pre-washed with organic non-scented soap.

Some pieces are even adorned with ethically

sourced natural shell buttons. Sustainably

made in Los Angeles, these pieces are made

to maintain their flowy shape over time, so

you can enjoy them forever.

SHOP SUGAR CANDY MOUNTAIN

5. Quince
Based In | San Francisco, CA

Ethics | Organic linen, OEKO-TEX certified,

ethically made in BSCI-certified factories

Price | $29.90 (top) - $49.90 (dress)

Quince offers some of the world’s most

luxurious fabrics at super-affordable price

points, including its linen collection. Find

linen staples including boxy tees, drawstring

shorts, and short-sleeved dresses here, in

neutral colors perfect for any wardrobe.

Quince partners with ethical factories around

the world and manages its supply chain in-

house to guarantee the best prices.

SHOP QUINCE

6. EILEEN FISHER

Based In | New York City, NY

Ethics | Certified B Corp, organic linen, eco-

friendly practices, ethically made, gives back,

secondhand shop

Price | $98 (top) - $278 (jacket)

In the market for sustainable and stylish

linen? Look no further than EILEEN FISHER.

The ethically made, 100 percent organic linen

apparel is made to last . Using flax from

France, though the company ships

internationally, EILEEN FISHER’s neutral

pieces can be mixed and matched for an

effortless work-to-weekend wardrobe. Our

top picks include the jackets, cardigans, and

the light and breezy dresses. Every piece

from its linen collection has been sourced via
organic farming and dyed naturally. The right

texture, the right fit, and the right ethics.

SHOP EILEEN FISHER

7. Posse

Based In | Sydney, Australia

Ethics | Handmade, small batch, supports

Balinese & Indian women

Price | $100 (bandeau) - $320 (dress)

Posse believes we can invest in timeless looks

and women. Ethically handmade by women in

Bali and India earning livable wages, Posse

has created a resourceful and sustainable

supply chain that is better for us all. And the

results are stunning and chic linen clothing

for everyday and beyond. Based out of

Sydney, Australia, the team ships worldwide—

so go ahead and join the posse.

SHOP POSSE

8. Rachel Craven

Based In | Los Angeles, CA

Ethics | Made in the USA, low-impact dyes,

biodegradable, eco-friendly packaging

Price | $120 (tank) - $310 (dress)

Rachel Craven is our go-to brand for

minimalist silhouettes. The free-flowing,
simply colored dresses, jumpsuits, tops, and

bottoms are expertly sewn in Los Angeles

using high-quality European linen and low-

impact dyes. The brand stands by the

durability (and biodegradability) of its pieces

and says after 20 to 30 years, if your beloved

item is ready to say goodbye, you can

lovingly rip it up and return it to the earth.

Sold online and in boutiques throughout the

US, Canada, and Japan, the company also

ships internationally.

SHOP RACHEL CRAVEN

9. Míe

Based In | Nigeria

Ethics | Biodegradable & natural fabrics,

made-to-order

Price | $60 (top) - $280 (dress)

Whether or not you find yourself at a resort

this summer, invite that same energy by

wearing one of Míe’s elegant linen dresses or

matching sets. We adore the details of each

garment: puff sleeves, playful ties, and

timeless colors make for the perfect long-

lasting statement piece. All of Míe’s pieces

are handmade-to-order by local seamstresses

in Nigeria, where the brand is based (be sure

to get on the pre-order list!) You can enjoy

worldwide shipping and free shipping on

orders of over $300.

SHOP MÍE
10. Ode To Sunday

Based In | Lithuania

Ethics | Low-impact, ethically made,

sustainable, made-to-order

Price | €48 (top) - €103 (dress)

Want one-of-a-kind pieces that are made to

order and natural? Look no further than Ode

To Sunday. Utilizing Lithuanian medium-

weight linen, the tops, dresses, and bottoms

are as sustainable as they are effortless.

Made to order by tailors who are paid fair

wages, you can expect your piece to ship in

one to two weeks—no matter where you live,

since Ode to Sunday ships worldwide. With

dozens of options, there is the linen look you

want for any reason—or for any season.

SHOP ODE TO SUNDAY

11. Pyne & Smith

Based In | Los Angeles, CA

Ethics | Low-impact, eco-friendly, ethically

made, made in USA, recycled packaging

Price | $122 (blouse) - $220 (overalls)

If you’ve ever struggled to find cool and

comfortable clothing for warm climates, Pyne

& Smith knows exactly what you’re going

through—and it’s here with a solution.

Starting with 100 percent flax linen from

Europe, the team behind P&S crafts small

batches of its custom-designed dresses. It

even recycles leftover fabric for car and

airplane seat coverings. Finished in an ethical

factory in LA, but available for international

shipping, the dresses are perfect for work,

dinner, backyard garden, and beyond.

SHOP PYNE & SMITH

12. Colomba

Based In | Los Angeles, CA

Ethics | Natural, ethically made

Price | $145 (top) - $510 (loungewear set)

Throw on and go: that’s the motto of luxury

ethical brand Colomba. The ethically made

linen apparel is designed to be simple, chic,

and forever comfortable for all genders. The

tops, pants, and dresses are made in South

America, with 100 percent linen. We love

Colomba’s extra-soft texture, warm colors,

and focus on hand-washing and air-drying for

the lowest impact. Based in LA, Colomba

currently ships domestically.

SHOP COLOMBA

13. Sotela

Based In | Los Angeles, CA

Ethics | Size-inclusive, made-to-order,

ethically made, sustainable fabrics

Price | $129 (top) - $249 (dress)

Sotela understands that our bodies fluctuate,

but that doesn’t mean our clothing should

have to, too. This ethical brand from LA

intentionally designs pieces that look good

on every body, using only eco-friendly fabrics

like linen and modal in stunning colors. And

the team doesn’t make any pieces until your

order is placed, in order to minimize waste.

We’re big fans of Sotela’s sustainability,

inclusivity, and flexibility.

SHOP SOTELA

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M A RY T H E A
A week ago
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Thank you for your body-inclusive models......now for a range of ages........

K A R E N
A month ago
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And for those of us who sew, try fabrics-store.com for a wonderful assortment of sustainable

linen fabrics at good prices!

G R AC E
A year ago
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Love this post! Plugging Tribe Alive based in Fort Worth--women-owned, -run, and -
produced, committed to providing women in several countries with living wages and other

opportunities, and ethically-made. Mostly cotton (not so much linen) but similar to the sites
on this post!

E M I LY PAT E RS O N
A year ago
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Great post! Wanted to comment and mention Power of My People which is a fantastic

Canadian company that I have bought some beautiful linen tops from.
https://powerofmypeople.com/

I SA L E S H KO
A year ago
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What research have you done to ensure that the Etsy shops are in fact using fair labor

practices? Just because they are on Etsy does not guarantee this. Thank you!

T H E G O O D T R A D E T E A M
A year ago
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Hi Isa,

Great question! We typically link to specific Etsy shops to ensure sustainable practices,

rather than Etsy as a whole marketplace! The shops we've linked to all use fair trade
labor practices. Hope this clears it up! xx

J E N N I F E R
A year ago
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une forme -- a sustainable linen capsule collection, made in los angeles!

J E SS I CA
A year ago
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heart's desire clothing! making gorgeous clothing in san antonio, tx

M C K E N Z I E
2 years ago
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Just curious, but why are there so many linen companies in Lithuania?

A M A N DA
A year ago
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Because that is the primary region where flax grows.

DAG M A R M I S KO
2 years ago
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Do they make 1x size

GA B R I E L L E
2 years ago
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If it's possible, I think many readers would really appreciate lists like these that feature more

budget friendly brands. It's nice to mention these but I think you should also have lists for
sustainable clothing companies that may be offering most items for $50 and under.

A M A N DA
A year ago
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It’s almost impossible to make quality and ethical linen clothing items under that dollar
value. If you ever find “cheap” or “affordable” linen items, it’s most likely coming from
china.
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