In the summer months, staying both cool and stylish can be a real challenge. And fast fashion – forget about it. Summer is the time to shed your layers, not your values.
Here is a great list of 12 brands that put people and the environment first. These brands offer stylish summer pieces made in factories that focus on the well-being of workers, as well as material that is more environmentally responsible.
Looking cool, feeling cool, and cool – that’s what we call the triple bottomline.
1) Mens Summer Sustainable Clothing: Outerknown
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Second only to ice cream, barbecues scream summer. With Outerknown’s BBQ shirt, you’re sure to be the cool cat at your next outdoor cookout.
Made from refreshing organic cotton, this lightweight shirt gives off classic, silky vibes. So fire up the BBQ and get ready for some essentials because this casual shirt looks equally good on the beach or in the city. Outerknown also has a great selection of swimwear, shorts, and tees.
Our Recommendations: Kelly Slater’s APEX Evolution Trunk and Seventyseven Cord Pull On Shorts.
See it in Action:View our review of the Outerknown swimming trunks.
Taylor Stitch is one of our favorite brands for all seasons, but their summer dresses are truly unique. Their large collection of short sleeve shirts, tees, and shorts are all made from the finest materials in excellent condition.
“Made to perfection and built with a commitment to longevity,” Taylor Stitch will keep you looking stylish while keeping your environmental footprint small. Their summer clothes are made from organic cotton, hemp, linen, and more.
Our Recommendations: Apres Short and Davis Shirt.
See it in Action:Check out our review of Taylor Stitch summer dresses.
3) Essentials of Organic Cotton: Agreement
Nothing says summer like colorful everyday pieces. Pact delivers custom-made tees, polos, shorts, and loungewear for men—crafted from GOTS-certified cotton in Fair Trade Certified™ factories.
Pact is also committed to reducing its environmental footprint through carbon-neutral operations and responsibly sourced, reusable packaging.
Our recommendations:Daily Twill Midweight Pant and Softspun Pocket Crew Tee.
See it in Action:Check out our Pact men’s clothing review.
4) Fun Clothes for the Great Outdoors: Toad&Co
You probably want to go out this summer and Toad&Co clothing is ready to take you there. Their durable and comfortable clothing includes shorts, shirts, tees, pants and more from natural materials such as organic cotton and hemp.
Toad&Co sources from Fair Trade factories, obtains OEKO-Tex fabrics (safe use of chemicals), and aims to be plastic-free by 2026. They also do a lot of great things like selling used clothes on their website.
Our Recommendations: Treescape Shirt and Mission Ridge Short.
5) Summer Sneakers with a Lighter Footprint: 8000Kicks
Well-made sneakers are a summer must-have, and 8000Kicks offers a simple option to stay comfortable without sacrificing style. Known for its hemp-based footwear, this brand makes lightweight, compact sneakers that work well for everyday wear, travel, and going out in warm weather. Many of its men’s styles are also weatherproof, making them especially useful for summer travel.
8000Kicks sets itself apart with its use of hemp, and details like hemp insoles and algae-based soles on select designs. It’s a practical choice for anyone looking for sneakers that feel modern, versatile, and made with extra thought.
Our recommendation:Men’s Trekker.
See it in Action:Check out our review of the 8000Kicks trekker and running shoes.
6) Men’s Capsule Wardrobe Essentials: The Asket
Basics are a summer necessity for lightweight gear that keeps you cool. Asket has everything you need to build a wardrobe including t-shirts, shorts, linen shirts, linen pants, and swim shorts.
And shall we speak plainly? Asket is one of the most transparent fashion brands in the world, giving you a level of transparency for each item they sell. For example, their t-shirt might have 93% traceability and you can click through to learn more about where everything is sourced, and what still needs to be tracked to get to 100%.
While shopping for summer gear be sure to check out Asket’s linen pieces. The linen helps make these the perfect live pieces that are guaranteed to keep you cool all summer long.
Our Recommendations: Linen Shirt and Linen Pants.
See it in Action:View our review of Asket’s main pieces.
7) Ethical Men’s Shirts: Vustra
Short-sleeve button-down shirts are a summer staple, and Vustra has you covered with a variety of short-sleeve button-down shirts. Made from sustainable natural materials including organic cotton and linen, this classic wardrobe staple can be worn for a night on the town, or dressed up for a trip to your local barista.
For more on Vustra, check out Ujo Shop’s video review.
Our Recommendations: Retro Striped Knit Camp Shirt and Gingersnap Luxe Knit Polo.
8) Eco Friendly: Patagonia
For many of us, summer means getting outside, and if you need outdoor clothing Patagonia is a great choice. Their baggy shorts, tank tops, and swimwear offer high-quality summer essentials.
Patagonia is the OG of sustainable fashion, offering high-performance clothing that cares deeply about quality, people, and the planet. Their Wornwear program, a closed loop initiative, takes back, repairs, and resells their used clothing, keeping it usable and out of the trash.
Our Recommendations: Men’s Bag Shorts.
9) Men’s Fair Trade Clothing: Popular Goods
Take it back to basics this summer with Known Supply’s 100% Premium Pima Cotton basic tees. Coming in a variety of colors, these t-shirts keep things simple and fresh.
Our Recommendations: Unisex T-shirt.
10) B Corp Certified Sunglasses: Warby Parker
There is nothing better than a nice surf or swim on a hot summer day. And no matter where your summer takes you, you’ll probably need sunglasses.
Warby Parker offers stylish sunglasses and works for a cleaner planet with a brighter future for all. They produce sustainable glasses through their carbon offset projects and give back through their ‘Buy a pair, Give a pair’ program.
Our Recommendations: Waller sunglasses.
11) Hats with a good effect: Topiku
Protect your head from the heat this summer with Topiku’s hat collection. These hats are stylish as they are made from recycled and recycled materials.
In addition, they have colorful patterns on the bill of the hat to give each cap its own unique beauty. For more information check out Ujo Shop’s unboxing video of Topiku’s previous hat collection.
Use the discount codeECOTYLIST10for 10% off any Topiku hats.
Our Recommendations: Classic Dat Hat.
If we know anything about Adelante, it’s that they care about their people. Paying their employees more than the Living Well Line and ensuring that all of their shoes are made with the highest quality materials, Adelante elevates your style and employee well-being.
Luca is a timeless, lightweight, and comfortable shoe that will keep your feet in style this summer. These custom made penny loafers mold to your feet to ensure they stay in style even on the longest walks.
Our Recommendations: Luca and The Tomas.
Your Guide to Sustainable Men’s Fashion Products for Summer
That’s 12 ethical and sustainable products for your summer wardrobe. We hope this list helps you stay cool in the coming sunny days.
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Editor’s Note:We’ve updated this guide for 2026 to make sure our recommendations, product information, and links are as current and helpful as possible.
Asher is a writer at Ujo Shop. In addition to sustainable fashion, environmentalism, and a low-impact lifestyle, Asher’s interests include cooking, nutrition, and studying the human body and medicine. She is pursuing a career in medicine while representing slow and natural fashion.