10 Best Plus Size Linen Clothing Brands
Fast fashion is one of the worst polluters in the world. One-fifth of the world’s industrial wastewater pollution comes from textile mills. One way to combat the pollution created by the fast fashion industry is to avoid buying from companies that perpetuate unethical and/or unsustainable practices.
Thrift stores are a great option, but when you are looking for something specific that is guaranteed to fit and look good for years to come, it might be worth it to spend some extra money and buy it new from a sustainable company. Here is a list of the best size-inclusive sustainable clothing brands.
1. Vivid Linen
Brand Story
Vivid Linen began in 2002. They specialize in making comfortable, trendy, natural fiber clothing. They only use premium, 100% pure linen in their designs. Each design is made in limited quantities for a wide range of sizes.
Sustainability Practices
Vivid Linen does not have a specific page dedicated to its sustainability practices, but all of the clothes are made from all-natural materials. They boast only using 100% pure, premium linen in their clothing.
Products They Offer
They have a large range of products for people of every gender and body size. The styles are separated into The Collection, Missy, Plus, Men, and Accessories. Each section has subsections that are full of clothing options in an array of colors and styles. Vivid Linen has pants, blouses, tunics, scarfs, and so much more.
2. Linenbee
Brand Story
Linenbee is a mom-and-daughter clothing company based in Latvia. Each item is hand-made using 100% linen Their website lists three core company values: crafts(wo)manship, sustainability, and individual approach.
“Our bodies are beautiful and should be honored with items that are made based on the actual measurements, rather than shamed for not fitting some abstract standards.”
Sustainability Practices
Each item is made-to-order based on the customer’s specific measurements. This ensures the clothing fits and there is no waste created by having overstock inventory.
Every garment is produced ethically and sustainably. They work with 100% pure linen that is grown and produced in Europe. Linen is one of the least processed fibers in the textile market.
Products They Offer
They offer home goods and accessories along with clothes for both men and women. They have so. many. options. There are all different styles of clothing for people of all genders.
Since all of the garments are made-to-order, they are naturally a size-inclusive company. In addition to clothing, they have bedding, curtains, aprons, and more.
3. Eileen Fisher
Brand Story
Eileen Fisher started the company in 1984 while she was working as an interior and graphic designer because she “was having trouble getting dressed.” She couldn’t sew, so she designed four shapes and took them to The Boutique Show in New York. The business started with 3,000 orders. Today, it employs 1100 people in more than 65 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Sustainability Practices
Eileen Fisher is working to close the loop in their manufacturing. Not only are their clothes made from natural, sustainable fibers, but they are also taking their clothes back and making them into something new.
Renew is the marketplace for the clothing that was worn and loved and sent back to be loved again. Waste No More is another way the company is working to close the loop.
Material scraps, unused or unusable for clothing, are transformed into wall works, acoustic and aesthetic panels, and more. Their website has a tab at the top, “Behind the Label”, that will answer any questions a customer may have about materials, how the clothes are made, their sustainability goals, and more.
“We don’t want sustainability to be our edge, we want it to be universal.” – Eileen Fisher, Founder
Products They Offer
This is another brand with a plethora of options. This brand is a woman-centered brand offering clothes, shoes, and accessories.
There are options to shop by category, collection, or feature fabric. All of them are made ethically, sustainably, and with the garment’s end-of-life in mind.
4. Linen Handmade Studio
Brand Story
Linen Handmade Studio makes resort wear for the “summer-chaser”. It all started when Laura followed her passion for linen clothing and sewing. This company is located in Lithuania.
According to the website, “Linen is a Lithuanian heritage, and historically, Lithuanians recognized linen not only as a material for the healing value of the plant but also as having magical properties. It was and still is a symbol of wellbeing and harmony.” The brand grew slowly. First, she brought on her mother to help sew, then a few more people, and now they have a full team and a warehouse.
Sustainability Practices
Most of their garments are made-to-order which allows the customer to choose from a larger variety of colors and sizes. It’s good for Linen Handmade Studio and the planet too.
They do not have to worry about items not selling or housing all of the premade inventory. This production model eliminates the typical inventory issues clothing companies have that lead to pollution and waste.
Linen Handmade Studio cuts the material used to make their clothing in a way that reduces textile waste. They get creative to use up all of the tiniest scraps of fabric by adding belts, pockets, and other detailing to the designs. They produce pieces inspired by classic looks that never go out of style.
Linen Handmade Studio’s Philosophy: “We all belong to one big conscious summer chasers’ community and each of us can be an impactful earth-friendly change-maker.”
Products They Offer
All of their products are beach-inspired – very light and very bright. They make skirts, shorts, jumpsuits, wraps, curtains, and more. The website allows customers to shop by categories: Occasionwear, Beach Wear, Travel Clothes, Wrap Wear, and City Wear.
5. Linen Woman
Brand Story
Linen Woman sells clothing and accessories for women. They have two retail stores in Virginia and have been in business since 1981. They started as antique quilt dealers and now the store has shifted its primary focus to clothing and accessories for women. They emphasize the FLAX-brand linen collection they have carried in their shop since 2005.
Sustainability Practices
Linen Woman’s website does not have a page specifically for sustainability. The main products they have on their website are FLAX-brand linen clothing, but it is unclear if they support any other sustainable business practices.
Products They Offer
Linen Woman currently offers a large range of FLAX linen pants, shirts, dresses, wraps, and more in all different colors. The website separates them into collections to shop from and they get new arrivals seasonally.
6. Pyne & Smith
Brand Story
Pyne & Smith began in 2014 when Joanna needed a dress to wear comfortably in hot weather. That led to her making more of them and attending markets around Los Angeles to sell them. The company slowly grew and now Pyne & Smith dresses are made at a production studio in LA by experienced seamstresses.
Sustainability Practices
Pyne & Smith’s dresses are made from European flax linen. It is a natural fiber that will get better with time.
Flax lasts for years and softens the more it is worn. The material is breathable, durable, hypo-allergenic, and environmentally friendly. Flax is a biodegradable material that requires very little water to grow.
Pyne & Smith works with local employees and contractors who are paid fair livable wages. Their products are created in small batches to reduce waste and the chance of having overstock.
The scraps are sent to a recycling facility where they are used in seat covers. They cut down on waste in the shipping process by using 100% recycled mailers to send out online orders.
Products They Offer
They sell dresses, shirts, overalls, and more. They offer sizes from XS to 3XL in an array of colors.
7. Two Days Off
Brand Story
Two Days Off is an independently woman-owned, carbon-neutral lifestyle brand based in Los Angeles, California. The company website says they design clothes that are made to last and are ethically and sustainably made. All garments are cut and sewn in small batches in LA.
Sustainability Practices
Two Days Off makes pieces in small batches or the garments are made to order. This ensures no waste from overproduction. They source all of their fabric in LA.
They use deadstock fabric or fabric that has already been manufactured but was unused. This cuts down on their environmental impact and means there are limited amounts of each fabric they use.
They source virgin fabric from suppliers in North America and place priority on fabrics with natural fibers. Their website says all of their products ship plastic-free.
Products They Offer
They offer products in three categories: Apparel, Accessories, and Objects. Within these categories, they offer tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, socks, scarves, journals, and more.
8. Kit & Kaboodal
Brand Story
Kit & Kaboodal is a United Kingdom-based clothing company. They began in 2013 and sell Made-in-Italy clothing.
They started by selling their products at craft shows across the country and grew from there. Today they have a warehouse and multiple photoshoots a week to keep up with clothing stock and demand.
Sustainability Practices
They do not have specific sustainability practices listed on their website. Not all of their clothing is linen – they have a line of linen clothing.
This is their mission statement: “As a family-owned business, our mission is to offer stylish, affordable, and versatile women’s clothing, designed to flatter all ages, shapes, and sizes. Easy-to-wear outfits that can move you seamlessly and effortlessly through the seasons.”
Products They Offer
They have a huge selection of clothes that range in all styles and colors. Shirts, skirts, jumpsuits, and jackets are a few of the products they offer. They have a line of linen clothing and a line of plus-size clothing.
9. Sotela
Brand Story
Sotela is an inclusive clothing brand founded in 2016 by Hanna. She wanted clothing that she could wear if or when her body changed.
She says bodies go through changes all the time whether it is bloating, pregnancy, losing weight or gaining weight and our clothing does not always reflect that. According to their website, Sotela’s main goal is to empower you to develop a positive relationship with your clothing.
Sustainability Practices
Sotela lists four core company values on their website: Body Positivity, Positive Impact, Humanity, and Environment. They are an ethically-made brand that supports fair wages and ethical working conditions.
They use fabrics such as Tencel, modal, and linen to reduce the impact the company has on the environment. The designs Sotela sells are timeless, making them staples in wardrobes that can be worn for years.
Everything is handmade from start to finish in California. They even print their packaging, stationery, and marketing materials on recycled paper.
Products They Offer
Sotela has a catalog of products ranging from pants to skirts and blouses to jackets. They are size-inclusive offering a large range of sizes in all of the styles they make. They market themselves as “made by humans for humans” and the clothing reflects that. Sotela makes clothing for all genders.
10. Poplinen
Brand Story
Poplinen began in 2019. They are a direct-to-consumer clothing company with a goal to champion women everywhere. They work to do that through inclusivity, sustainability, and fighting for equality for all. Their clothes are made from high-quality materials. They choose cozy materials for their clothes so you can move comfortably while wearing them.
“When I started Poplinen, I wanted to create easy-going, better fitting, and enduring clothing that would become the workhorses in your closet––your “go-to’s,” tried and true.” – Desiree Buchanan, Founder
Sustainability Practices
Poplinen makes their clothing in downtown Los Angeles, California. They work with factories that pay fair wages and provide ethical work environments.
They are 1% for the Planet members. They donate to Step Up, a program that empowers girls in under-resourced communities to become confident, college-bound, and career-focused.
They ship their products in compostable, recycled, and recyclable materials. They make their products with sustainable, plant-based fabrics, with low-impact dyes. All of their practices are listed on their website.
Products They Offer
They offer a range of products like t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, running shorts, and more. They are a size-inclusive offering sizes from XS to 3X and their website says they hope to expand their offerings as they grow.
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