Susanna CellucciFounder
Published April 18, 2021 • Updated October 1, 2026
While there are those brands, including the designer’s ones, who keep intoxicating us and polluting the world, it is up to us not to feed this unsustainable system.
Full of pesticides and toxic chemicals. It doesn’t matter how stylish or expensive it is! Even if it is made by a luxury designer with a premium price, if they don’t respect our skin, the workers, and the environment, it is not sexy or attractive. There is nothing about luxury.
🌎 10.5 million tons of textile waste end up in the landfill every year, just in the USA!
Clothing can be made with many different materials. The irresponsible manufacturer produces their underwear using toxic, polluting, synthetic, and cheap materials to increase their profit at the expense of their customers’ health and the environment.
🌟Let’s reduce waste, let’s buy better quality clothes! Don’t follow the fashion, but make your own!
Avoid conventional tops made with toxic dyes and cheap materials, often synthetic and petroleum-derived.
❌ Synthetic clothes: They are made of polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex, rayon, or polyamide. These clothes release 9 MILLION plastic microfibers into the ocean every time we wash them. They make up 35% of the primary microplastics found in the oceans!
❌ Conventional Cotton: Avoid conventional cotton of any kind.
Do you know that conventional cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world?
It is responsible for 16% of insecticides and 7% of pesticides on the planet! 🙈
It takes 713 gallons of water to make a non-organic t-shirt. 713 gallons of water are enough for a person to drink for 900 days. The water consumption of organic cotton is 91% lower than conventional cotton.
❌ Harmful chemicals: azo dyes, formaldehyde, PFCs or flame retardants, phthalates, heavy metals, chlorine bleach, VOCS.
Avoid Greenwashing tops made by brands that pretend to be sustainable, or eco-friendly when they are not. They will try to convince the products are somehow green without proving it.
They claim to be organic without certification. It doesn’t matter how big or luxurious their brand is, or if it is a designer line, if it is not made with responsible material in fair production, there is nothing sexy here.
❌ Greenwashing Cotton: Even if they claim “organic” or “natural” cotton, if they don’t display the GOTS Certified seal, they may have something to hide.
❌ Recycled synthetic material: it still releases microplastics when washing
❌ Avoid Bamboo viscose AKA Bamboo rayon: It is a bio-based semi-synthetic material created from cellulose fibers from bamboo. Even though bamboo is grown without pesticides, it is made into viscose, which requires toxic chemicals (carbon disulfide, solvents such as sodium hydroxide — a.k.a caustic soda) and a polluting process. Plus, it is mostly made in China! Therefore, bamboo viscose is greenwashing
❌ Avoid Modal: it requires toxic chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and carbon disulfide to turn wood pulp into modal fibers. These substances can be hazardous to both workers and the environment. The majority is manufactured in China, and it is responsible for beach tree deforestation.
❌ Avoid Lyocell: its processing also omits certain harmful chemicals altogether.
❌ Avoid Tencel: Tencel is Lenzing’s trademarked version of lyocell or modal yarn
✅ The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
The standard covers the processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, trading, and distribution of all textiles made from certified organic natural fibers.
The aim of the standard is to ensure the organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing, up to labeling.
🍃 GOTS Certification also certifies the product does not have toxic heavy metals, pesticides, GMOs, chlorine bleaching, toxic dyes, PVC (all things that conventional cotton has 🙈🙊).
🍃It also certifies that the production has respected ecological rules on waste, water use, disposal, and protection of the environment, that it has followed rules that respect the workers, and finally protection for the consumer’s health.
✅ The Fair Trade Certified Factory: logo means these brands partner with Fair Trade Certified™ factories that provide safe working conditions, community support, and additional development funds to those working on-site.
✅ Regenerative Organic Certified® Cotton is more than certified organic, which prohibits the use of toxic chemicals, but also promotes regenerating the soil, promoting animal welfare, and improving the social and economic well-being of farmers and workers. Regenerative Organic Certified® cotton farmers source the highest quality organic cotton available. These farmers are on the cutting edge of regenerative agricultural practices that preserve soil and the planet, delivering the most luxurious, natural, and responsible cotton ever.
I listed here the best GOTS-certified organic top brands:
🌟Their cotton is superior, more resistant, and incredibly soft, compared to conventional cotton! Their cotton will last you much longer than cheaper conventional options.
🍃By choosing only GOTS Certified Organic, or Regenerative Organic Certiifed we are sending a clear message to the toxic and greenwashing cotton companies: their marketing strategies are not working with us. That we care about the enveroment and the workers, and that we don’t wont their toxic stuff on our skin!
By not supporting their brands, we are reshaping the market for better and more responsible products. 🌎
Here are my top certified organic brand recommendations:
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💚I have been wearing PACT clothing for years! It was one of the very few brands to be able to offer clothing and bedding all fully certified organic
This organic top is made with certified organic cotton. great as lounge wear, to wear whole at home, as organic sleepwear or uder balzers 🌿GOTS Certified Organic: which means they are made with carried organic cotton which not only is safer for your skin but also save water, power and other resources during manufacturing. They can save up 80% of water and power compared to conventional cotton. Plus no pesticides or herbicides 🌿Fair Trade factory: which means their workers are paid fairly and not took advantage of of like we see in fast fashion brands, they squeeze their manufacturing costs in order to sell you their cheap clothing made with cheap polluting materials and by underpaying their workers who have no choice! In a few words: Just pick clothing or textiles that are GOTS certified organic or don’t get them! Also if they mention they are certified organic but they don’t share their certifications ask them why! Transparent brands always show their GOTS certification! Like PACT. 🍃Once you try organic cotton, you won't go back! I just placed another order!!😉
MATERIAL: GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
💖Quince Organic Cotton Sweater and Blazer are an affordable option to get certified organic cotton sweaters. Featuring here: ⭐️ 100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Crew Sweater
This organic cotton blazer is a great addition to throw on for a slightly more formal look without the usual stiff blazer feeling. With a polished lapel, two patch pockets, and bracelet-length sleeves. ⭐️ 100% Organic Cotton Knit Blazer
Lighter-weight 100% organic cotton. With all-over rib detailing, this sweater has the ideal vibe for chill days and evenings. The perfect layering piece to help transition from fall all the way through spring to throw on with a light silky skirt or your favorite jeans. ✅ Certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (Certificate Number: 2202033) which ensures that no hazardous substances are present
👉GOTS is still considered the gold standard, and the OEKO-TEK is still a good option versus conventional cotton!
MATERIAL: 100% organic cotton
💖Run Active makes an amazing collection of organic activewear.
🌿This organic cotton tank top is amazingly made in the USA with American Organic Cotton!!
Which means grown on American soil, spun at heritage mills, and sewn by American hands in South Los Angeles.
Which is super rare! Congratulations to this amazing brand for being able to do that!
USDA organic cotton, which means rigorous standards: multi-year land transition, a federal ban on synthetic pesticides and genetically modified seed, and annual third-party inspection. It's spun and knitted domestically. It's dyed, cut, and sewn in South Los Angeles, under California's labor and environmental laws. One country. One state. One roof for the final three steps.
Racerback fit with contrast piping. Removable organic cotton bra pads. This organic cotton top is dyed with natural, low-impact dyes, free of heavy metals.
MATERIAL: 95% organic cotton, 5% spandex. Grown and made in America.
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💖 Beyond By Vera embraces sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
🌿 This sustainable top is made with sustainable, natural, and responsible fabrics sourced from local family-owned mills! Great for spring!
🌸The sleek Piper top is a wardrobe essential. With a slightly boxy shape and lightly capped sleeves. Piper in Rose is made from breathable cotton twill, a softly structured fabric with a refined texture and elevated look.
✅ Her colors are Azo-free. Azo are synthetic dyes that can release harmful aromatic amines, and they are health and environmental hazards!
🌿Azo-free dyes do not contain harmful or toxic compounds making them safer also for the workers, safer for the environment during production, making water safe to be repurposed. Plus the azo-free colors are vibrant, brighter, and responsible!
They ship in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and the United Arab Emirates
MATERIAL: 100% Cotton. Azo-free dyes
💚Cottonique Women's Allergy-Free Knitted Turtleneck Long Sleeve
🍃This Organic Turtleneck sweater is Hypoallergenic and made from 100% GOTS Organic Cotton; it is also undyed!
This tee is warm yet lightweight and won’t trigger allergies, making it a great piece to be worn solo or layered with other clothing during the cooler months. Irritation-free label for sensitive skin.
Great who is dealing with chemical sensitivities like me, for skin that tends to be irritated or sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, by avoiding rough seams, irritating labels, and any potentially harmful chemicals.
It features a non-scratchy turtleneck design for all-day comfort
MATERIAL: Certified Organic Cotton
🍃 MATE L Organic Pima Long Sleeve Tee
These organic tops are made with organic yarns and dyes that protect our skin, the workers, and the environment! 🌿 Sourcing Organic preserves and improves the full production process and the soil!
👉When you buy organic, it means no pesticides, endocrine disruptors, or other toxic chemicals end up in your closet and on your skin!! By having the opportunity to buy organic, there is no excuse for supporting the polluting and greedy conventional fashion industry! Buying conventional clothing feeds the toxic cycle! Organic clothing brands offer us sustainable options made with natural materials and dyes that respect us, the workers, and the planet's resources!
MATE sustainable products are made with non-toxic, natural, and organic materials. No polyester, nylon, or polyamide in their organic products. Women-owned brand: founded by women, run by women. Their labels and packaging are plastic-free.
Their products use significantly less water and less carbon compared to non-organic, conventional materials.
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton
🌿 Organic Basics offers an amazing line of certified organic underwear, organic clothing, organic activewear, and sustainable swimwear.
🌸 This organic top is made with natural and sustainable materials. Organic Cotton is grown without harmful chemicals. This helps sustain the land it is grown on through crop rotations and a natural way of controlling pesticides, making it much lower-impact than regular cotton. Organic cotton versus conventional cotton benefits the fashion industry and planet, as organic cotton has the potential to sustain the land by naturally building soil health through crop rotation and growing crops without artificial fertilizers.
This cool top keeps you warm with its soft and cozy knit. Features a roll-neck and a cropped fit that hits at the natural waist. Made in ribbed cotton.
GRS-certified suppliers, audited annually for environmental, chemical, and social compliance under those standards, with annual third-party human-rights assessments on top.
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS Certified Organic cotton
🌿Avocado Organic Loungewear from one of America's best-rated organic mattress brands, here is their organic clothing collection.
This Organic Cotton top is made in GOTS GOTS-certified facility in Los Angeles.
MADE SAFE® Certified: a rigorous scientific screening process that only allows the use of ingredients that are not known or suspected to harm human health, animals, aquatic life, or ecosystems. This distinction matters. Strict third-party validation that is free of harsh chemicals and toxic materials, from sourcing to manufacturing.
More than 95 percent of clothing is imported from overseas. Intensive carbon emissions from transporting garments overseas increase greenhouse gas emissions. They cut, dye, and sew this collection right here in Los Angeles with GOTS-certified organic cotton (CU863637) sourced from India.
MATERIAL: 100% GOTS Organic Cotton
🌳Quince 100% European Natural Linen Cropped Tank
🌿 This natural top is made with 100% European Natural Linen, an eco-friendly fiber made from premium flax fiber sustainably grown in Western Europe.
Linen requires less water, fertilizers, and irrigation.
It is sustainable, breathable, durable, hypoallergenic, and lightweight.
Effortlessly chic and breathable, a warm-weather essential.
The premium European linen ensures all-day comfort with its breathability and moisture-wicking properties.
MATERIAL: 100% European Natural Linen
🌳Quince 100% European Natural Linen Long Sleeve Shirt
I have this shirt, and it is very cute, great to wear with anything! Especially during the summer.
🌿 This natural shirt is made with 100% European Natural Linen, an eco-friendly fiber made from premium flax fiber sustainably grown in Western Europe.
It is great as a natural linen top tank for sustainable swimwear
Great for spring seasons and summer days! And pool days!
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🌿New favorite brand!! It is one of the very first brands to offer a very special cotton made with the best material in the world: Regenerative Organic Certified Cotton!
To know why this organic cotton is so important, check my website and learn how cotton is affecting the planet, the workers, and customers! To see why regenerative is the solution that reverses the damage that greedy brands and unaware buyers are doing to the environment, the workers, animals, biodiversity, and to themself! Cotton can either destroy all of this or regenerate! It is up to us to pick and support brands that know the consequences of their production and manufacturing.
✅ Regenerative Organic Certified® Cotton is more than certified organic, which prohibits the use of toxic chemicals, but also promotes regenerating the soil, promoting animal welfare, and improving the social and economic well-being of farmers and workers
🌿This organic hoodie is made with ROC™ cotton, GOTS-certified. This Organic cotton is durable, thick, and luxuriously soft, and reflects a commitment to respect for nature, workers, and customers.
MATERIAL: Regenerative Organic Certified Organic Cotton
💚I have been wearing PACT clothing for years!
This organic top is made with 100% certified organic cotton. 🌿GOTS Certified Organic: which means they are made with certified organic cotton, which not only is safer for your skin but also saves water, power, and other resources during manufacturing. They can save up to 80% of water and power compared to conventional cotton. Plus, no pesticides or herbicides 🌿Fair Trade factory: which means their workers are paid fairly and not taken advantage of, as we see in fast fashion brands; they squeeze their manufacturing costs in order to sell you their cheap clothing made with cheap, polluting materials and by underpaying their workers who have no choice! In a few words: Just pick clothing or textiles that are GOTS-certified organic, or don’t get them! Also, if they mention they are certified organic but they don’t share their certifications, ask them why! Transparent brands always show their GOTS certification! Like PACT. 🍃Once you try organic cotton, you won't go back! I just placed another order!!😉
MATERIAL: 100% Organic Cotton
🌿 Losano clothes are designed, cut, and sewn in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Their organic clothing is made with sustainable materials and fabrics. Their garments are timeless wardrobe essentials, destined to serve you for years to come. They also ensure their workers maintain safe working environments and provide livable wages.
🌿I recommend the eco comb line, which is certified organic. Made with GOTS certified organic cotton, which ensures these communities' food and water supplies remain unpolluted by cotton production, and even extends the lifespan of the land because chemicals are not damaging it.
This organic top is made with 100% GOTS-certified organic combed cotton. This ultra-breathable, hypoallergenic, made woth pure, biodegradable natural fibers, it’s as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.
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