Which is you: Sweaty and swol or snuggly Sunday movie marathons? Tomato, Tomatoe…because organic sweatpants keep your caboose and conscience cozy no matter which camp you’re in.
If your sweats are purely for housebound activities, you might be tempted to splurge elsewhere and shrug at the synthetic fabrics that make up many standard sweats.
But, these comfies made of polyester, nylon, rayon, and conventional cotton can be just as disappointing as changing out of sweatpants into jeans.
Rest assured these makers of the men’s and women’s organic cotton sweatpants on this list can’t be beat.
Sweatpants do not need complex or blended materials so we looked for sweatpants brands that use non-toxic materials like organic cotton. We also prioritized brands who put differential effort into traceable and fair supply chains, green business practices and charitable giving.
Going forward though, we’ll be expanding this consideration set to include 22 sustainability related criteria including carbon action and chemical use. Take a look at our new Brand Rating System and learn more about it here. Also look out for rated brands – they’ll pop up in the list below as they get rated.
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Go-To Grabs: Organic Sweatpants
If you’re looking for a statement pair with minimal impact on the planet, one of Colorful Standard’s 50+ OEKO-TEX-certified colors will surely have the right flare (and fit) for you.
MATE the Label’s ethically sourced materials and an ever-localizing supply chain is why they’re our go-to for organic cotton sweatpants for the whole family—not to mention they’re the only American-made sweatpants on this list.
Index: Organic Cotton Sweatpants
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Colorful Standard
About Colorful Standard
Price Range: $118
Colorful Standard makes comfortability and sustainability the standard in sweatpants.
Their unisex organic sweatpants will keep you (or your beau) relaxing in 100% organic, anti-pilling, brushed-on-the-inside bliss.
Colorful Standard’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
These GOTS-certified and PETA-approved cotton sweatpants are as green as their Khaki cozies.
You can opt for white organic cotton sweatpants, or one of their many colors, knowing they don’t compromise safety with the OEKO-TEX okay on all their low-impact dyes.
Supply chain & labor practices:
With their manufacturing plant in Portugal (known for its long history of high-quality textiles), Colorful Standard takes transparency to the next level with an anytime drop-in invitation.
Carbon commitments & green practices:
Each item is stitched together and washed in the dye, saving water over traditional dyeing processes.
CS ensures their supply chain stays small and sustainable from the factory to your door.
Inclusivity:
Their unisex styles offer sizes XS-2XL.
Community & charitable giving:
Kicking off community giving in a big way, CS founders made a football field for children in the Democratic Republic of The Congo.
Initially supplied with only footballs, they’ve upped their game by evolving the stadium into a multipurpose, well-equipped activity center.
Happy Earth
About Happy Earth
Price Range: $68
Happy Earth was developed by two scientists. They make it their business to tackle a wide range of climate and clothing manufacturing issues while delivering long-lasting style.
This Certified B Corp company knows the value behind their all-gender jogger, from ethically sourced cotton to the importance of the hands that collect and craft them.
Happy Earth’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
All cozy sweats are purely GOTS-certified organic cotton.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Their China-based factories are fair trade and WRAP-certified.
They provide fair wages and prohibit forced labor and harassment.
Green business practices:
Happy Earth is certified Carbon Neutral and tracks carbon emissions thanks to CarbonFund.
Inclusivity:
Offering only “all-gender” styles of organic sweatpants, men’s and women’s sizes alike range XS–XXXL.
Community & charitable giving:
A proud member of 1% of the Planet, HE donates 1% of profits to help the planet prosper.
Upon checkout, HE prompts you to choose a charitable fund or program you’d like to donate to which tracks your environmental impact.
MATE The Label
About MATE the Label
Price Range: $58–$138
Developed by women for women (big and small), MATE the Label wants soft organic sweatpants (and tees, tanks, intimates, hoodies & more) that stand up to current trends and wear time.
Certified B Corp, MATE now has organic kids’ sweatpants and men’s sweatpants so the whole family can match your little mini.
MATE’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
MATE sweatpants and joggers are made out of 100% organic cotton.
They’re committed to ethically sourced, natural materials as part of The MATE’s Eight sustainability principles.
Supply chain & labor practices:
Local and labor pair like sweats and slippers with MATE’s deep-rooted commitment to the LA apparel community.
All MATE’s goods are made in LA, often not more than 15 minutes from their head office.
Green business practices:
MATE’s hyper-local supply chain allows frequent visits, supporting factory workers and reducing their carbon footprint by traveling within 10 miles.
They’re doing their part in becoming Climate Neutral and joined the California Cotton & Climate Coalition, which promotes California-grown cotton while supporting regenerative farmers and further reducing their carbon emissions.
Inclusivity:
For organic cotton joggers, women’s sizes run XS–3XL (though some styles only to XL)
Organic men’s sweatpants run S-XXL.
tentree
About tentree
Price Range: $35–$88
For certified organic cotton sweatpants Canada winters won’t be able to penetrate, cozy up with Canadian-born tentree.
We love their Pacific Jogger which will walk you from the couch to the coffee shop without the harsh chemicals.
In addition to men’s and women’s offerings, you’ll find children’s sweatpants.
tentree’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
tentree’s material list varies. Some are 100% organic cotton or 100% TENCEL™ lyocell, while some are made of 50% organic cotton and 50% recycled polyester.
Made from recycled water bottles, their recycled polyester provides comfort while cleaning up the planet, even if not organic.
Supply chain & labor practices:
A top ranking Certified B Corp for labor practices, tentree’s Code of Conduct specifies strict work conditions for all their suppliers.
As seriously as they take the bigger workplace requirements—like no child labor, modern slavery, harassment, abuse or child trafficking—tentree demands all suppliers pay a fair living wage and commit to better human conditions.
As a member of the Fair Wear Foundation, all tentree factories in Turkey, India, China and Vietnam are BSCI, WRAP and SA8000 certified.
Green business practices:
tentree’s Circularity (cirulari-tree?) program allows deal-loving divas to buy gently-used items, keeping them out of the landfill.
After achieving the first two steps of their climate action plan (to measure and offset all emissions), they’re now working toward reducing them, already 30% of the way toward their goal.
Inclusivity:
tentree offers women’s sweatpants from XS-XL and men’s from S-XXL.
Community & charitable giving:
Carbon Neutral certified, tentree’s planted over 90M trees (ten trees per item).
Outerknown
About Outerknown
Price Range: $170–$213
The name Outerknown, a nod to the outer fringe of our knowledge today, encourages companies to strive to better understand all their practices and how they affect the planet.
Whether you’re diving for women’s or men’s sweatpants (or their limited edition kids styles), or outdoor clothing, Outerknown’s responsible practices make for a comfy fit.
Outerknown’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
The brand’s sweats mix and match recycled polyester and organic cotton in both regular cotton and velour options.
Supply chain & labor practices:
With factories around the world, this Fair Labor Association (FLA) member knows the benefit of utilizing an area’s expertise for an item.
GOTS-certified Bergman Rivera manages their supply chain for organic cotton from picking to stitching.
With so many moving parts, OK requires all manufacturers and suppliers adhere to their strict Code of Conduct, many being Fair Trade certified.
Green business practices:
Outerknown’s Outerworn programs allows for gently used items to find new homes and continue their sustainability surf.
The entire premise of Outerknown is acknowledging there’s always more to learn and ways to improve, hence their Sustainability Roadmap that includes goals to reduce emissions and create fully circular products by the end of the decade.
All packaging is created with recycled, sustainable materials and printed with soy inks on dissolvable labels.
Inclusivity:
As with all their men’s activewear, men’s sizes range S-XXL while women’s sizes range XS-XL.
Community & charitable giving:
OK’s deep-rooted commitment to the ocean shimmers in partnering with the Ocean Conservancy, Brother Benno, The Ocean Cleanup, Surfrider Maui Chapter, and others who work tirelessly to tidy up the surf and shores.
Pact
About Pact
Price Range: $135
Pact’s 100% organic cotton sweatpants were born in the US and made in India.
There are cozy options for both men and women with a range of fits (wide leg, slim, cropped) and colors. And some come in sets with matching comfy as tops.
Pact’s Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Pact sweatpants and sweatshirts are made up of organic cotton, with a few select styles containing minimal elastane.
All cotton sweatpants are fair-trade and GOTS-certified.
Supply chain & labor practices:
This company’s Fair Trade certified factories and farms in India supplies the cozy cotton and ensures their employees are paid a fair, living wage and work in a safe place.
Green business practices:
Thanks to SimpliZero, Pact is able to measure the impact of every item made, shipped and worn. This in-depth look allows carbon offsetting so specific that Pact offers you the choice to offset your own carbon emissions during shipment.
Pact set sail to the last of their plastic packaging and welcomed the Vela bag, made of recyclable paper.
Inclusivity:
Pact’s XS–XXL sweatpants for adults and 12m–10yo options will have the whole family curled up in style.
Community & charitable giving:
Pact’s partnership with the Give Back Box program enables you to return pre-loved clothing from any brand to be donated to charity.
Allbirds
About Allbirds
Price Range: $98–$175
Allbirds is a sustainable clothing and ethical shoe brand that strives to deliver safe, healthy options to your closet while ensuring the sustainable materials and many hands that put the piece together are, too.
They offer the R&R Sweatpants for women and men.
Allbirds’ Ethical & Sustainability Practices
Materials:
Using a slew of earth-friendly options, the R&R sweatpant is made of 50% organic Peruvian pima cotton, 30% hemp fabric, and 20% TENCEL™ lyocell.
Supply chain & labor practices:
With strict labor laws and a commitment to employee health, safety and freedom of choice to work, this Certified B Corp works only with suppliers who adhere to their strict Code of Conduct.
All sweats are manufactured in Peru. Their suppliers and producers participate in a social and environmental audit that must score a Green or Yellow rating in order to be considered.
Green business practices:
Working toward a carbon net zero qualification, Allbirds aims to be open and transparent with their carbon emissions and not cut corners when it comes to tallying all emissions—including transportation, the use of a product, and its final resting place.
This Carbon Neutral certified company focuses their carbon offsets on Air, Land and Energy sectors. The post purchase email asks you which area you’d like to see them invest in.
Inclusivity:
Allbirds’ offer XS-XXXL sizing in their sweatpants.
Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from the The Ohio State University before completing a Masters in Environment at The University of Melbourne. She then went on to achieve a Permaculture Design Certificate at the Djanbung Gardens. Heather feels best when she is barefoot in a forest or has dirt under her fingernails. She’s constantly daydreaming about her homesteading future and has a rapidly-growing list of the best local (and not-so-local) hiking trails. When she’s not busy hoarding an embarrassing number of upcycled glass jars, experimenting with urban composting, or quelling her eco-anxiety on a long run, Heather spends her 9-5 working for a sustainable agriculture nonprofit, where she advocates for state and federal policies that support thriving farmers and a habitable future.
