Sustainable fashion in Spain has grown a lot in recent years. There are more and more brands proving that it's possible to make quality clothing, with responsible materials and without sacrificing design. Here are ten worth knowing.
1. OKTOP — Cadaqués, Costa Brava
Our starting point. OKTOP was born in Cadaqués with a simple idea: make clothes that reflect the character of the Mediterranean without harming it. GOTS-certified organic cotton for sweatshirts and t-shirts, and 100% recycled materials for the swimwear. See the collection →
2. Ecoalf — Madrid
One of the pioneers in Spain. Ecoalf makes clothing and footwear from recycled materials — plastic bottles from the Mediterranean, fishing nets, tyres. Their Upcycling the Oceans project is an international reference.
3. Thinking Mu — Barcelona
Organic cotton clothing with colourful designs and bohemian influence. GOTS certified, production in Portugal and Spain, with great transparency about the production chain.
4. Skunkfunk — Basque Country
Over 20 years making sustainable fashion from the Basque Country. Organic cotton, recycled materials and designs with a lot of personality.
5. Hempage — Barcelona
Specialising in hemp, one of the most sustainable fibres: uses little water, needs no pesticides and improves the soil.
6. Sepiia — Madrid
Shirts and basics in technical anti-stain and anti-odour fabric that are washed less and last longer. Fewer washes = fewer fibres in the sea.
7. Olokuti — Barcelona
A multi-brand store specialising in sustainable fashion and consumption. A good reference if you want to explore different eco brands in one place.
8. Komboh — Madrid
Trainers made from recycled materials and industrial waste. The most honest sustainable footwear option in Spain right now.
9. Manto — Galicia
Organic cotton basics with local production in Galicia. Great attention to detail and the origin of each material.
10. Wawwa — Barcelona
Unisex organic cotton with minimalist designs and production in Portugal. They publish the real cost of each garment — an unusual exercise in honesty.
The Common Denominator
All these brands make fewer garments, of higher quality, with more transparency. That's slow fashion.