Ahh, the USA. The land of freedom, fireworks, and …. fashion imports? Last year alone, US imports of textiles and apparel reached a whopping $132 billion, a 16% increase from the year prior.
By now you probably know that most of your clothes are made developing countries, since they can produce the same apparel, but at much cheaper cost. This means fast fashion brands are saving big bucks at the low low price of a high carbon footprint and human exploitation.
Yeah, we’re not fans of that. The only sweatshops we support are the kind that sustainable sweatpants…ethically, of course.
Which is why, in addition to looking for women’s clothes made in the America, we are also rolling out a Brand Rating System in coming months that looks at all kinds of other ethical and environmental factors. 22 to be exact—like supply chain management and worker safety—which you can read all about here.
We don’t want to tees you any longer, so without further ado, here’s a list of our favorite American-made women’s clothing brands.
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The Best Women’s Clothing Made in the USA
MATE’s clothing, for starters. Not only is their affordable women’s clothing made in the USA, but it’s actually all made locally in Los Angeles, keeping their carbon footprint small.
For our outdoor adventurers, Outerknown stocks the best women’s outdoor clothing. Whether that be functional outerwear for a fall hike or good quality swimwear for a summer surf sesh.
Index: American-Made Women’s Clothes Brands
- MATE The Label Jump to brand
- LA Relaxed Jump to brand
- The Classic T-Shirt Company Jump to brand
- Outerknown Jump to brand
- Harvest & Mill Jump to brand
- Minimalist Jump to brand
- Whimsy And Row Jump to brand
MATE The Label
About MATE The Label
Price Range: $15–$268
Don’t let the name fool you; MATE the Label supplies strictly USA-made women’s clothes (no Australian imports in sight).
The women-owned organic clothing brand is on a mission to clean up the fashion industry, one garment at a time. That is with non-toxic and organic tees, tanks, sweatshirts, bottoms, and more. To add a little pop of color to your cozy fall wardrobe, don’t miss out on the oversized lounge and activewear staples in the Cinnamon + Chamomile.
MATE The Label’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Organic cotton—ranging from lightweight jersey to heavyweight fleece knits—is the forerunner in their women’s apparel. They also use TENCEL™ lyocell, linen, and hemp, all of which are free from 31 chemicals and 49 dye substances.
Supply chain & labor practices:
The embodiment of what we want to see from women’s clothing brands made in America, all goods are knitted, cut, sewn, and dyed in Los Angeles in factories within a 17-mile radius of company headquarters. Each factory abides by a Code of Conduct which ensures workers are paid fair wages and worker fair hours.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
MATE utilizes cutting scraps from their factories, and, based on Science Aligned Emission Reductions Targets with Climate Neutral, the brand is invested in verified carbon offset projects with the goal of eventually reducing emissions without the use of offsets.
Inclusivity:
Sizes for most of their American-made women’s clothes range from XS to XL.
Community & charitable giving:
Not only do they donate monetary value to various organizations, but the team also participates in local community efforts, such as tree planting and volunteering at commercial composting facilities.
LA Relaxed
About LA Relaxed
Price Range: $38–$168
Born from a dream of a Coco Maisonette, you can relax knowing anything you don from LA Relaxed is 100% made-in-the-USA, specifically in LA from where the brand hails.
They have a modest and timeless range of tops, dresses, trousers, shorts, and accessories, like our very own favorite Jacinta Dress, which has become one of our wardrobe favorites, thanks to its super soft 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton construction and flattering yet incredible functional style. The combination of the long, modest maxi skirt, high neckline, and flirty open back window make for a unique and comfortable combo, even if you don’t like showing much skin.
LA Relaxed’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
LA Relaxed uses GOTS-certified organic cotton, linen, deadstock fabrics, EcoViscose, and TENCEL™ lyocell, all dyed with non-toxic colors at a local bluesign® approved dye house.
Supply chain & labor practices:
In 100 footsteps, a garment goes from designed to finished dud in the brand’s Los Angeles studio. The only external elements like fabric dyeing and their fabric mills are still located within a 10-mile radius of this factory.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
With limited-runs, the brand prevents excess production. They don’t use any plastic in storage or product labeling, store inventory in reusable bins, and ship in compostable and recyclable materials.
Inclusivity:
LA Relaxed offers XS–XXL sizes.
The Classic T-Shirt Company
About The Classic T-Shirt Co.
Price Range: $64–$118
The Classic T-Shirt Co. is the made-in-America women’s clothing brand that specializes in…well…classic women’s tees. That is, short and long sleeve crew and V-neck women’s tops perfect for everyday wear. Classic, timeless, and available in up to 17 different colors (style dependent).
Our favorite is the Unisex French Terry Box Tee, which is made of luxurious organic sweatshirt fabric and looks just as nice as it feels to wear.
The Classic T-Shirt Co.’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Not only are their styles simple, but so are their materials. 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton (classic or french terry) is the only fabric used for their organic cotton t-shirts, which is pre-shrunk for you.
Supply chain & labor practices:
The American clothing brand’s supply chain is based in Los Angeles, California where their workers are paid over minimum wage standards based on Fair Trade principles.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Per their plastic-free shipping policy, all orders come in 100% recycled and recyclable packaging.
Inclusivity:
Their women’s tops made in the USA range from size XXS to XXL.
Community & charitable giving:
They have pledged 1% of their sales to organizations they care about, including those working towards safe water, tree planting, and ocean cleanups.
Outerknown
About Outerknown
Price Range: $14–$398
Outerknown is an inner known secret when it comes to women’s clothing made in the USA. Specializing in sustainable outdoor clothing, they are your one-stop-shop for outerwear, sweatshirts, swimwear, and just about any other piece of outerwear you’ll need to reach that summit sustainably.
After the adventure is done, they also have everyday casual wear to get comfy and recover—like our favorite pair of sweatpants ever, the Established Sweatpants. The buttery fabric is out of this world cozy!
Outerknown’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
The American clothing brand keeps a sustainability scorecard on all of their fabrics. Top choices they try to utilize are organic cotton, hemp, recycled cotton, and wool, though you’ll also find some lyocell and recycled synthetics.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Outerknown works with two Certified B Corp suppliers and ensures every supplier prioritizes and respects human rights based on Fair Labor Association standards, of which they are members. They are so proud of their standards that they trace 100% of their supply chain.
Committed to supporting Regenerative Organic Certified ™ practices, they have converted over 28 acres of farmland to ROCTM.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Via Outworn, the American women’s clothing brand keeps preloved styles in the loop. They also partner with various local organizations that repurpose waste. They have eight facilities running on renewable resources.
Inclusivity:
Shirts range from XS to XXL, pants from sizes 0 to 12, and pants from sizes 24 to 32.
Community and Charitable Giving:
In addition to a regular giving partnership with Ocean Conservancy, they have donated to various natural disaster relief programs, including those supporting relief for wildfires.
Harvest & Mill
About Harvest & Mill
Price Range: $12–$132
As one of our favorite sustainable basics brands, Harvest & Mill is naturally one of our favorites with “grown and sewn in the USA” shirts, pants, and socks that are sure to knock your current socks off.
These simple stylings and casual clothing basics—like their organic shorts—are so versatile, you can wear them to bed, to the gym, and everywhere in between.
Harvest & Mill’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
All of their PETA-approved women’s apparel is made with low-impact organic cotton—which is also American grown! Bleaches, synthetic chemical finishes, and toxic dyes are never used.
Many are made from heirloom cottons that naturally grow brown, green, and red. Otherwise, the fabric is dyed by hand with organically grown dye materials.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Made-in-USA to a tee, every single step of their supply chain is based in the U.S., from their organic farms to their sewing factories. Their raw materials never cross international boundaries.
They only work with small and independent farms, factories, and mills. Each is regularly visited to ensure workers’ guarantees are legally enforced.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
100% of the manufacturing process is offset through reforestation efforts and investments in renewable energy sources. Patterns are designed to reduce product waste, and all scrap fabric is repurposed.
All packaging is recyclable, easily biodegradable, and made in the USA, too.
Inclusivity:
Women’s apparel ranges from XS–XL.
Minimalist
About Minimalist
Price Range: $198–$995
If you’re looking for women’s clothing brands made in the USA that are suitable for a minimalist’s wardrobe, it’s a no-brainer to check out Minimalist.
Staying true to their name, they offer only a few essentials in each collection—a total of no more than 30 tees, pants, dresses, jumpsuits, and jackets at a time. As expected, the shop is full of timeless design elements, like black and white palettes and denim apparel.
Minimalist’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Sustainable fabrics in use include EcoVero, biodegradable TENCEL™ jersey, organic cotton, and recycled Italian velour. All are certified to the highest standards in terms of hazardous chemicals, organic materials, sustainable forestry, and safe working conditions.
Their trims uphold the same standards. Their elastic is crafted from organic cotton and biodegradable rubber while inter linings are made from GRS certified post-consumer recycled materials.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Though materials are sourced abroad, garments are manufactured locally in NYC to support local farmers and garment district jobs.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Designed for a circular business model, all clothing items are biodegradable and recyclable and the brand partners with FabScrap NYC to recycle any scrap materials for prototypes. Garment bags are fully compostable, and packaging fluff is made from 100% PCR paper.
Inclusivity:
All clothing ranges from sizes XS to L.
Community & charitable giving:
This brand has led fundraisers to support individuals suffering from the Ukraine war and Maui wildfires.
Whimsy And Row
About Whimsy + Row
Price Range: $36–$398
Whimsy + Row is one of our go-to American apparel all-rounders. They have everything you need for your whimsical wardrobe, all the way from socks and underwear to sustainable wedding dresses.
Their comfy USA-made women’s clothing items are sewn in small batches, with gingham prints, florals, and linens in all their greatness. Adorably chic styles that are the perfect intersection between cozy, cute, and conscious.
If you’re looking for versatility, we recommend their Sidney Dress. With detachable sleeves and straps, the smocked body linen midi dress gives you three dresses for the price of one.
Whimsy + Row Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Low impact fabrics like certified organic cotton, linen, TENCEL™, Cupro Silk, and deadstock are commonly used for their made-in-the-USA clothing.
Always looking for the most sustainable option, the company spent years searching for an alternative to viscose that didn’t rely on deadstock. They now use Grisocare, a blend of ECOVERO™ viscose derived from certified renewable wood sources.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Small but mighty, you can learn about their entire team on their website. Every factory is listed with their size, location, pay, benefits, and materials. All clothing is made within miles of their West Los Angeles office, meaning weekly factory visits are routine.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
In efforts to become part of the zero waste movement, fabric scraps are turned into cute accessories like bandanas, bucket hats, and scrunchies.
Inclusivity:
Most clothing items come in XS to XL.
Community & charitable giving:
Once a month, their community comes together to participate in beach clean-ups, plant trees, and donate food to women in need. They also regularly donate to organizations dedicated to climate change, equal rights, fair wages, feeding the hungry, and fair wages.
