19 More Ethical and Sustainable Vests To Rock Year Round

Dependable, versatile, and timeless. Not to be confused for a tank top, the Bella Vest is a desirably slouchy and contemporary spin on knitwear. Made from recycled wool, this clever layer allows you to show off your favourite blouses. Find more from this London based brand in sizes XS-L.

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Subtly feminine and chic, the Paige Beige Vest looks great when layered over any white blouse. Mother of Pearl is a more sustainable and ethical luxury womenswear and accessories designer brand from the UK that celebrates individuality and authenticity. The brand uses a high proportion of lower-impact materials including organic cotton and ensures the payment of a living wage across some of its supply chain. Find most products in UK sizes 6 to 16.

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Made from OCS-certified organic cotton and TENCEL™ Lyocell, a natural raw material from responsibly produced eucalyptus trees, the Milo Vest is a modern take on a classic look. This cropped vest comes in a neutral eco-wash with novelty buttons in the front and is easily layered with a classic turtleneck or button-up shirt. Find sizes 2XS-XL.

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Knitted with love and organic cotton, Armedangels’ WESTAA undyed vest is perfect for any occasion. Germany’s Armedangels gets a “Great” rating overall from us. The brand covers all the basics for women, men, and kids. An added bonus, Armedangels also adopted the Fair Wear Foundation Code of Conduct to protect its workers abroad. Its products are available in sizes XS-XL.

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Made from soft merino wool sourced right from the farm, Another Tomorrow’s Sleeveless Vest is a timeless must-have. This luxury brand is created for the compassionate global citizen seeking elevated, thoughtful design, community, and tools for advocacy. Find the range in US sizes 0-14.

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Lightweight and modern, this ethically sourced vest is perfect for all seasons. Style it with your favourite trousers and soft blouse for an effortless fit. KTO is committed to a 100% transparent production process. Find the range in sizes XS-L.

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Get the Creemore Vest for that relaxed, utility look with the comfort of recycled fleece made of post-consumer plastic bottles. Wuxly Movement is a Canadian brand that produces outerwear designed to be a unique combination of tech-based and recycled materials for elite performance. Find the range in 2XS-2XL.

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ZEROBARRACENTO is an Italian brand that creates zero-waste silhouettes that celebrate the personality of those who wear it. The EBI is no exception. Made from 100% recycled camel, it is a timeless and gender-neutral piece for transitional weather. You can find most pieces in sizes S to L.

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Made from 100% pure Spanish merino wool, this beautifully crafted vest is perfect for all seasons. L’Envers’ mission is to design fewer pieces made in a better way. Specialising in knitwear, this Spanish brand believes in mindful, careful, and slow consumption, offering timeless editions guided by more sustainable materials. You can find the knitted collection in sizes XS to XL, or even customise your own piece.

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Hard to find, but easy to keep. This more sustainable long vest is a capsule wardrobe essential and is made of 100% organic wool. It features classic blazer elements such as a lapel collar and flap pockets to create an attractive contrast to the sleeveless, long shape. Paired with a plain shirt and jeans, it instantly adds style. You can find most pieces in sizes XS to L.

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If you’re going for something more performance-like, we’ve got you covered. This is cosiness on a new level: the teddy fleece vests are absolute must-haves in these times when we are mainly at home or in nature. The high collar protects against wind and the chest pockets protect your belongings. Find pieces in XS-XL.

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Incredibly soft to the touch, and light as a feather to wear, the Arundel Puffer Vest is the newest offering from Culthread. It is made from rescued designer dead-stock fabric, post-consumer recycled plastic insulation and as with all pieces from Culthread, 100% vegan. It comes with a rain proof shell and removable hood to keep you dry, and plenty of pockets to boot. Wear the love, find pieces in XS-L.

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The perfect warmth for just about everything, Patagonia’s classic Down Sweater Vest is lightweight and windproof with a 100% recycled polyester shell and filled with Advanced Global Traceable Down. As always, Patagonia has strong labour rights and uses recycled, rather than virgin, polyester. It has also committed to reducing its energy use and emissions, and stocks sizes XS-3XL.

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Looking for a utilitarian streetwear look? Dedicated can definitely help you out. This quilted vest is lightweight, sleek, and made of GRS certified recycled polyester. Dedicated only uses 100% organic cotton in its production and most is Fairtrade-certified, which means that you don’t have to sacrifice your ethics to dress in style. Find the clothes in XS-XL.

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Hello, upcycling. This Rework Vest is a knock-out, created from patchwork windbreaker jacket pieces once insulated. Canadian brand Frankie Collective is dedicated to innovating women’s streetwear while setting a standard for sustainability in the fashion industry. It takes inspiration from ‘90s staples and reworks vintage garments to push the boundaries of contemporary style. Find most items in sizes XS to 2XL.

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The pinnacle of more responsible streetwear. GF Collective is making practical layering look oh-so effortless these days. This Gold Everyone genderless puffer vest is no exception, featuring an outer shell made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (RPET) and full zip-up collar. The brand uses better materials like recycled polyester as well as low-impact non-toxic dyes and is fully Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified. Inclusively sized Girlfriend Collective offers products from 2XS-6XL.

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Presca is an activewear label that designs and manufactures high performance sportswear with sustainability in mind. This UK-based brand is on a mission to take back materials which were polluting the planet and redesign them into performance sportswear that is built to last. Find the range in inclusive sizes 2XS-3XL.

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Ultra-light and made for high intensity activities, the Trail Vest by Houdini is everything you could want and more. This more sustainable vest is wind resistant, highly breathable, and even recyclable. Find the range in sizes 2XS-XL.

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Good base layers are essential, and Cotopaxi knows just what you’ll need. Blending responsibly sourced, water-resistant down with a streamlined design, the brand’s Fuego Vest is the perfect outer and midlayer in one. Even better, this more sustainable vest features RDS-certified down along with two interior stash pockets for all your everyday essentials. Find pieces in sizes S-2XL.

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