8 brands defining sustainable jeans

From advancing innovative materials, to supporting green organizations, saving water, or combating dye pollution, these brands are pioneering necessary change in the jean industry as we know it today. Sustainability in jeans is key to support climate transition, and ensure future generations can enjoy nature and all of Earth’s beauty for years to come. Remember that you can also shop second-hand pieces from timeless brands to reduce your impact.

PRICING GUIDE

€ | Typically below 100€

€€ | Typically 100€-150€

€€€ | Typically 150€-200€

€€€€ | Typically 200€ or more

1. Kings of Indigo

• Price | €-€€
• Ethics | #supportclimatetransition #ecopackaging #timeless #vegan #ethicallabor
• Size Range | W 24-33; L 30-34
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Inspired by American classics, the brand’s objective is to produce clothing in a responsible way with an emphasis on quality. Kings of Indigo aims to lead the industry to clean up and change

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2. Nudie Jeans

• Price | €€
• Ethics | #closingtheloop #supportclimatetransition #supportcommunities #ethicallabor #ecopackaging
• Size Range | W 24-38; L 28-36
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Founded in 2001, the Swedish brand offers denim in a wide range of styles and fits for men and women. Nudie Jeans’ mission is to create jeans that will be well-worn for years to come: Jeans that become a part of ourselves when worn a long time – a second skin, diverting from fast fashion culture

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3. Ksenia Schnaider

• Price | €€€€
• Ethics | #slowfashion #timeless #upcycled #madeineurope
• Size Range | XXS-XXL
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Born in 2011 with the aim of creating fashion pieces by reworking discarded materials. In their designs they portray European cultural quotes or innovative digital concepts

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4. People Tree

• Price | €€€
• Ethics | #supportcommunities #ethicallabor #supportclimatetransition #vegan
• Size Range | UK 8-16
• Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Born in 1991, with the vision of a stylish, innovative, responsible, and affordable fashion label. People Tree’s contemporary, versatile designs and playful, exclusive prints are inspired by the V&A archives

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5. Mud Jeans

• Price | €-€€
• Ethics | #slowfashion #closingtheloop #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition #vegan #ethicallabor
• Size Range | XS-XL
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Denim brand based in the Netherlands with a mission to make jeans differently, contributing to circular denim innovation. Mud Jeans’ designs are classic and high quality

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6. Kuyichi

• Price | €-€€
• Ethics | #timeless #ecopackaging #supportclimatetransition #ethicallabor
• Size Range | W 24-34; L 28-30
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Founded in 2000, the brand from Netherlands offers sustainable clothing, made from organic and recycled materials. Vegan, timeless and ethically made to last.

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7. Amendi

• Price | €€
• Ethics | #ethicallabor #supportclimatetransition #transparentpricing
• Size Range | W 25-32; L 28-32
• Status on Renoon | Verified ✅

Swedish-American clothing brand with a focus on transparency, responsible design, and production. The brand is fully transparent, tracing every step from fabric to shipping. Amendi recently launched their first fully upcycled capsule collection

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8. LEVI’s

• Price | €€
• Ethics | #timeless
• Size Range | W 23-32; L 29-31
• Status on Renoon | Unverified ❌

Founded in May 1853, the American-based clothing company is known for its iconic denim jeans. Discover LEVI’s special responsible collections or access them in sustainable ways with rent or pre-owned

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