Sustainable Hats For Every Budget
Hats are such an underrated accessory. It can change a whole outfit and make it go from average to high-end in a second. It only gets better when the hat is sustainable and ethical as well.
But the best thing about sustainable hats is they have a practical purpose as well. A warm and comfy beanie will keep you warm in the winter and fall, while a sustainable sun hat will protect from the sun during summertime.
Lucky for you this guide has all the hats you need; sustainable bucket hats, ethical hats for winter, sustainable summer hats, and eco-friendly caps. shortly said all the hats you can imagine – but in a sustainable and ethical design.
List Of The Best Sustainable Hat Brands
So here it is – your complete guide to sustainable hats. I have included all types of price ranges, designs, and brands. So hopefully your dream hat is somewhere below!
1. G Viteri
Location: Ecuador
Sustainable materials: Toquilla straw
Price starting point: 86$
Why we love them:
Colorful, playful, out of the box, sustainable hats. Really what is not to like?
G Viteri makes beautifully handcrafted designer hats which are both ethical and sustainable.
The brand follows the Fair Trade principles in their work with local artisans, and make sure all workers are paid a fair living wage and work under fair conditions.
Every ethical hat is unique and made by hand by local artisans using authentic and traditional methods. These techniques are passed down through generations and it takes a lot of local artisans to make a Toquilla Straw Hat as the one in the picture.
I love how the colors and patterns are combined so beautifully in this straw hat. It would look amazing with a white wavy dress and a pair of sustainable sandals.
2. Amour Vert
Location: United States
Sustainable materials: GOTS cotton, Tencel Modal, Cupro
Price starting point: 112$
Why we love them:
Amour Vert lets you take a closer look at all aspects of their supply chain. Because they have nothing to hide.
97% of its pieces are made in California to ensure the highest production standarts and limit any waste.
The brands use of eco-friendly materials also limits the amount of water waste, chemicals, and carbon footprint.
Last but not least, they manage to capture that boho chic California vibe, which makes you dream of sunny beaches and an ice cold drink. This sustainable hat that is definitely added to my wishlist!
3. Plant Faced
Location: United Kingdom
Sustainable materials: Organic Cotton, recycled materials
Price starting point: 26$
Why we love them:
This London based brand does not only make cool, ethical streetwear hats and caps. They also care a great deal about the planet and animal welfare.
Plant Faced is listed by PETA as vegan, and they have a great animal practice.
But not only do they care about animal welfare, they also fight for equal gender rights and ethical production.
If you love caps, this brand is just amazing. They make unisex designs, in all colors of the rainbow.
I fell in love with this soft and cool cotton hat, which will be perfect with a big, soft down jacket to stay warm this winter and fall.
4. Organic Basic
Location: Denmark
Sustainable materials: Organic Cotton, Silvertech, Tencel
Price starting point: 79,5$
Why we love them:
Organic Basic always makes the list of top sustainable basic brands – also when it comes to accessories such as hats.
They only work with trusted, certificated factory partners, and ensure living wages and healthy working conditions throughout their supply chain.
They have a truly transparent practice, use renewable energy in its supply chain to reduce its climate impact and don’t use harsh chemicals in their production.
Organic basic design quality pieces from quality materials and minimalistic, Scandinavian designs. This soft hat is the perfect winter accessory in every sustainable minimalist wardrobe.
5. Kowtow
Location: New Zealand
Sustainable materials: Organic Cotton, Tencel
Price starting point: 65$
Why we love them:
Timeless pieces you want to hold on to forever. That pretty much describes the style – and the mission – of the sustainable brand Kowtow.
Kowtow started as an ethical brand withone goal in mind: To affect the way we do and think fashion globally.
A big goal, yes, but nevertheless, they do everything they can to provide consumers with a more ethical fashion alternative, and their sustainable hats are no exception.
The brand has a formal statement of workers’ rights, it ensures fair payment and traces every single step of the supply chain (which actually is really rare).
This hat is the cutest sustainable summer hat if you ask me, and would look great match with a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt for a more casual look.
6. Lucy and Yak
Location: United Kingdom
Sustainable materials: Recycled polyester, recycled wool
Price starting point: 26$
Why we love them:
Colorful and playful seems to be two words that are pretty fitting to describe this sustainable brand.
Lucy and Yak are not afraid to play with colorful and out of the box designs, and inspires a fun and playful lifestyle filled with imagination and colors.
the brand have a good animal practice and do not use leather or fur. They also ensure living wages and healthy working conditions through most parts of its supply chain.
This specific bucket hat is making me smile just looking at it, and will definitely make summer days more colorful, fun and fashionable.
7. Bleed
Location: Germany
Sustainable materials: Organic Cotton, Tencel
Price starting point: 65$
Why we love them:
The goal of Bleed is to inspire a sustainable lifestyle, which fits easily into your daily life. But sustainability is only half the passion of the people behind this brand.
They also have a great passion for sport and outdoor activities.
So not only do they make ethical hats and clothes made from the best qualities.
They create sustainable hats, which are design for all your favorite outdoor- and sports activities, whether that is skating, climbing, running, or biking.
I love this brand because of its practical, but still cool, designs, and I am sure this practical hat will keep me warm and toasty this winter.
8. Patagonia
Location: United States
Sustainable materials: Recycled materials,
Price starting point: 35$
Why we love them:
You may have heard about Patagonia since they are one of the most well known sustainable brands out there. If not, don’t worry – that’s what we are here for.
Patagonia is build on a love and respect for nature, and this passion also shine through in their designs.
They design clothes for the outdoor lifestyle, for climbing, fishing, hiking, surfing and so on – to put it another way, their sustainable hats are designed for nature and designed to last.
If you are looking for a practical hat in an eco-friendly material this is your brand.
This eco-friendly cap is perfect for hiking on sunny days.
9. Aiayu
Location: Denmark
Sustainable materials: COTS cotton and recycled textiles
Price starting point: 148$
Why we love them:
Aiayu makes high-quality sustainable hats and beanies, that are made to last. The price isn’t exactly cheap, but it is handmade from the finest quality – it is an investment.
All their sustainable beanies are made in the countries where the material is sourced, and old traditional craftings are used to produce each unique piece.
This ethical beanie from Aiayu has an effortlessly classy look to it. It makes staying warm and cozy seem fashionable.
This sustainable beanie is perfect for the cold days combined with a warm jacket and a pair of nice boots.
10. NINAKURU
Location: California
Sustainable materials: Straw
Price starting point: 220$
Why we love them:
Ninakuru is an ethical accessory brand, which makes high-end sustainable hats. The hats are ethically sourced and handmade in Ecuador, which also makes these hats a bit more expensive than a lot of the other alternatives here.
The brand was created to help people in Ecuador create a better life for themselves and their families, and the owner of the brand work in a close corporation with the local artisans and craftsmen who produce the hats.
Each raw material is hand-picked and carefully processed using traditional methods passed down through generations.
The hats have so many different looks and feels, but i particularly love these two.
11. Pachacuti
Location: United Kingdom
Sustainable materials: Straw
Price starting point: 92$
Why we love them:
Pachacuti makes sustainable designer hats, which will fit perfectly into your eco-friendly wardrobe.
Their materials are naturally sourced in harmony with nature, manage their environmental impact by calculating their co2 emission through their supply chain and ensure fair working conditions and living wages for workers.
On top of that they make stylish hats, which will make you stand out from the crowed.
This is simply the cutest sustainable summer hat, which would be perfect for a summer wedding, a summerparty or simply just spice your summer outfit up a little extra.
Last comment
I Hope you found what you where looking for and maybe even found a new favourite sustainable hat brand?
These are just some of the amazing, sustainable brands you will found out there, which make outstanding hats.
If you are looking for a pair of sunglasses to go with your new big ethical summer hat, then check out our guide on sustainable sunglass brands right here.
You should also check out our guide to minimalist clothing, which will fit perfectly with one of the many hats – so the beautiful, sustainable hat stays in focus. You can find our favorite minimalist clothing brands here.
If you have any comments or other sustainable hat brands we simply need to know about, leave a comment down below or send us a message!
Love,
Anna
All the pictures are from each brands own website
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