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09 May
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The Best Sustainable and Ethical Men’s Activewear

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In the market for activewear for some sweaty pursuit or another that does good for people, the planet, and animals? Tap into our ratings in this roundup of more ethical and sustainable activewear for men or those who prefer menswear.

Men’s activewear with a conscience

There’s no denying that the ethical fashion world is mainly geared towards women or femme-presenting people. As society slowly but surely moves towards equality, we are seeing more compassionate men who aren’t afraid to say, “Hey, we care too.” Bust those masculinity stereotypes by wearing ethical activewear for men.

While we have rounded up activewear brands that deserve your support before, we wanted to put together a list of options for all the menswear-sporting folks who want to sweat it out in style, knowing that their trackies and trainers aren’t supporting the exploitation of people, the planet, or our animal friends.

Some of our faves from this list are the agility shorts, comfortable and odour-preventing bamboo sports socks, and a unisex hemp hoodie that looks and feels great on every body.

A note on degendering fashion

While this article may be addressing keywords on men’s activewear, here’s the simple truth: clothes don’t have any gender. It sometimes seems silly how the industry ascribes gender to inanimate garments like t-shirts and socks. We believe people of all genders should be able to express themselves however they want, regardless of the binary marketing. So when you use our directory to search for brands, we automatically deliver search results without any consideration to gender. If you still want to find products labelled as menswear or womenswear, you can use our filters.

Threads 4 Thought

Rated: Good
image of person in active tee by Threads 4 Thought

Andrei Tee – Ships internationally from the US

Threads 4 Thought carries everyday basics, workout wear, and other styles that are produced responsibly and aligned with its sustainable initiatives. The Andrei Tee is made using recycled material while delivering high performance as it wicks away sweat to keep you cool during your workout.

Find the range in sizes XS-XL, with an extended sizing range up to 3XL.

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Shop Threads 4 Thought.

Outerknown

Rated: Good
A black windbreaked jacket made from recycled polyamide by Outerknown.

Apex Jacket – Ships internationally from the US

Founded by surf champion Kelly Slater, Outerknown aims to blend style and function with the protection of natural resources. The brand is Bluesign certified and has partnered with the Fair Labour Association. This Apex jacket is crafted in Sri Lanka using 91% recycled polyamide.

Find the range in sizes XS-2XL.

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Shop Outerknown.

Shop Outerknown @ Wearwell.

Shop Outerknown @ Good.

tentree

Rated: Good
man wearing grey ethical activewear for men agility shorts ethically made by tentree

Eco Stretch Shorts – Ships internationally from Canada

tentree is a Canadian sustainable lifestyle brand that plants 10 trees for every item purchased. The certified B-Corp brand has already helped to remove tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere and reforested over 5,000 hectares of land (that’s equal to 12,000 football fields). But its commitment to sustainability extends way beyond trees. Using recycled, organic, and circular fabrics, tentree cuts down on huge amounts of waste and water usage with every piece.

We love it for its super comfy fabrics and easy wardrobe staples that are available from XS to XL, like these versatile shorts.

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Shop tentree.

Patagonia

Rated: Good
Black eco-friendly short sleeve long leg wetsuit by Patagonia.

Men’s R1® Lite Yulex® Front-Zip Short Sleeve Full Suit – Ships internationally from the US

Patagonia is a brand which truly lives and breathes the great outdoors. It makes clothing for trail running, climbing, mountain biking, surfing, skiing, and snowboarding. Patagonia has strong labour rights and uses recycled, rather than virgin, polyester. It has also committed to reducing its energy use and emissions. It has an extensive range of activewear for men, including this wetsuit, which is made with Fairtrade rubber and recycled polyester.

The brand stocks sizes 2XS-3XL.

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Shop Patagonia.

Shop Patagonia @ LVRSustainable.

Shop Patagonia Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

Shop Patagonia Kids Pre-Owned @ Retykle.

éclipse

Rated: Great
man wearing grey sun sleeves by eclipse brand

Sun Sleeves – Ships internationally from the US

éclipse creates climate control UPF 50+ clothing essentials and accessories to help keep the whole family sunsafe. It manufactures locally to reduce its carbon footprint, and its entire product range is vegan-friendly. While the brand stocks a selection of activewear for men, we love these sun sleeves. They are an extension of the popular gloves, fitting from the armpit to just beyond the wrist.

Products are stocked in sizes S-XL.

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Shop éclipse.

Loop Swim

Rated: Good
man wearing navy blue recycled PET plastic rashguard by Loop Swim

Nantucket Navy Sunseeker Rashie – Ships internationally from China

Loop Swim transforms post-consumer use plastic bottles into phenomenal REPREVE UP50+ sun protective swimwear for men, women, and kids, like this navy Sunseeker Rashie.

Find most items in sizes XS to XL.

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Shop Loop Swim.

Boody

Rated: Good
white active sports socks for men by Boody

Men’s Active Sports Socks – Ships internationally from Australia

No list of ethical activewear for men would be complete without a good pair of active sports socks, like these odour-preventing ones from Boody, made from organically grown bamboo. Boody is an Australian clothing brand that supports the trend for all things green and ethical.

Find the range in sizes XS-3XL.

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Shop Boody.

Shop Boody @ Immaculate Vegan.

CARIUMA

Rated: Good
white high top sustainable skate shoes by CARIUMA

CATIBA Pro High Skate Shoes – Ships internationally from Brazil

CARIUMA is a Brazilian sneaker brand that wants you to feel crazy comfortable while providing effortless style in organic canvas, leather, and suede styles. How cool are these white high-top skate shoes? They are engineered for durability, movement, and the best grip possible.

Find CARIUMA’s shoes in US sizes 5-13.

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Shop CARIUMA.

Shop CARIUMA @ Good.

Ethletic

Rated: Great
fair trade sneakers for men by Ethletic brand

Fair Sneaker Root II Pewter Grey – Ships to Europe and the US from Germany

Ethletic makes fair trade casual shoes and sneakers from organic cotton and natural rubber. Their line of Root II sneakers comes with a reinforced toe section, a padded tongue and a padded collar for extra comfort. The all-round sole strip features extra-stable stitching and the removable antibacterial insole is made with coconut fibres for added absorption, making this the perfect sneaker for everything from skating to parkour.

Find most shoes in sizes 36-47.

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Shop Ethletic.

Iron Roots

Rated: Great
A grey hoodie from Iron Roots.

Unisex Hemp Performance Hoodie – Ships internationally from the Netherlands

Iron Roots is a Dutch sustainable sportswear brand that makes all its apparel from plant based fabrics. Its pieces effortlessly combine design, functionality, and sustainability. This hemp performance hoodie is designed to take you from yoga to the basketball court.

Find most items in sizes S-XL.

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Shop Iron Roots @ Staiy.

Shop Iron Roots.

True Tribe

Rated: Good
Someone wearing camo print active shorts with built in short active tights made by True Tribe.

Camo Grigio Running Shorts – Ships internationally from France

True Tribe is a French activewear and swimwear designer that seeks to redefine the codes of conscious fashion.

These camo running shorts are multi-layered for optimal movement, available in sizes XS-2XL.

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Shop True Tribe.

Nike (Pre-Owned)

Rated: It's A Start
man of colour wearing black Nike sportswear and images of second hand Nike sweater and sneakers

Pre-Owned Activewear – Ships internationally

Nike is an American sportswear and activewear manufacturer. The brand has good policies to audit suppliers in its supply chain, but it is not taking adequate steps to ensure payment of a living wage for its workers. By buying Nike second hand you're helping keep clothes out of landfills and helping protect workers by slowing down the fast fashion cycle and the relentless demands on low-paid workers in the supply chain.

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Shop Nike Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

Reebok (Pre-Owned)

Rated: We Avoid

Pre-Owned Reebok Activewear – Ships internationally

Reebok has set some good environmental and labour standards over the years. It is a founding member of the Better Cotton Initiative, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and is partially certified by Bluesign.

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Shop Reebok Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

Jack Wolfskin (Pre-Owned)

Rated: Good

Pre-Owned Jack Wolfskin Pre-Owned – Ships internationally

Founded in 1941, Jack Wolfskin is a German brand on a mission to motivate people to go outside and connect with nature, experience new things, and enjoy (life outdoors) with family and friends. The brand has good policies to audit suppliers in its supply chain and it uses a few eco-friendly materials.

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Shop Jack Wolfskin Pre-Owned @ Vestiaire Collective.

Editor's note

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