Eco-friendly fashion and socially responsible brands are becoming more prevalent, especially at outdoor retailers like Alabama Outdoors. It stands to reason that if you appreciate spending time in the outdoors, you care about sustainability and the environment. And if you care about the environment, you want the brands who make the clothing and gear you purchase to care as well.

At Alabama Outdoors, we support companies and organizations working toward the conservation of outdoor places and providing usage and access to the community. We are proud to include eco-conscious brands governed by ethics and driven to make the world better.

Here are a few of the brands that balance fashion with Earth-friendly ethics.

Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi says it believes in the power to  “do good” while producing sustainable goods. Cotopaxi’s designs focus on minimizing waste and increasing yields of materials. One percent of the company’s annual revenues go toward the reduction of global poverty.

Girlfriend Collective

Girlfriend Collective’s packaging is 100 percent recycled and recyclable and its clothing is made out of a creative assortment of recycled goods, including recycled polyester, bottles, and fishing nets. It also uses eco-friendly dyes.

Hydroflask

The company not only makes high-performance insulated products, its charitable giving program, Parks For All, also supports the development, maintenance, and accessibility of public green spaces.

The North Face

The North Face’s mission since 1966 has remained the same: provide the best gear for modern-day explorers and athletes, support the preservation of the outdoors and inspire a global movement of exploration. Through the Explore Fund, the company supports land conservation, access, education, and adaptive climbing.

Patagonia

Patagonia says it’s using the resources it has —its business, investments, and voice—to help save the planet. It pledges 1 percent of all sales toward the preservations and restoration of the environment.

Toad & Co

The apparel brand focuses on minimizing our environmental impact and helping clean up the apparel industry. It makes its clothing with a minimum of 80 percent sustainable fiber, and/or fabrics that are third-party-certified for responsible manufacturing. 

United By Blue

United By Blue doesn’t just make stylish clothes and durable canvas goods for the outdoors enthusiast. The company also removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways through company-organized cleanups for every item purchased. The brand made this promise when the company launched in 2010.
Find your favorite eco friendly gear and apparel at Alabama Outdoors. We want everyone to enjoy the outdoors, and we work to build loyalty one connection at a time.  Visit our online store today! #BeOutdoors