Instead of Quince, Try These 5 Sustainable Brands

“Wherever possible”, “as little packaging as possible”, “all our products are made to last” — at first glance, Quince seems like a sustainable brand. But once you start digging deeper, there isn’t much information to support these claims.

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The brand does not offer repair services or a warranty, does not have a take-back program, still uses high-impact materials such as spandex, virgin wool, and virgin cashmere, and does not track or offset its emissions.

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When it comes to its suppliers, all you can see are dots on a world map, which doesn’t say much about its factories or the brand’s supplier code of conduct.

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Here are some alternative sustainable fashion brands with similar styles:

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Toad&Co

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For everyday men's and women's apparel, check out Toad&Co. The brand primarily uses low-emission materials, including recycled and organic cotton, hemp, recycled polyester, and Tencel Lyocell. These materials are backed by certifications like OEKO-TEX, GRS, RWS, and Bluesign. It ships products completely plastic-free, using alternatives like reusable LimeLoop mailers and FSC-certified paper mailers. Its ToadAgain program takes back and resells pre-loved items. Also, Toad&Co donates 1% of its sales to nonprofits. Unlike other companies, it allows its customers to choose which organization receives their contribution at checkout.

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Kowtow

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Kowtow is a B Corp and Fair Trade-certified brand that has completely eliminated high-impact synthetic fibers from its clothes. Instead, it uses 100% certified Fairtrade cotton that's traced from seed to garment, along with other low-impact materials like GOTS-certified and OEKO-TEX-certified fibers. Kowtow apparel comes in 100% plastic-free packaging, FSC-certified materials, and recycled cardboard. It also offers a repair program with detailed care instructions and a take-back program for recycling its clothes. You can even find its supply chain partners' details on the website.

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Poshmark

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Poshmark is a dynamic secondhand marketplace that lets you buy and sell pre-owned fashion. The platform helps tackle fast fashion waste by keeping clothes out of landfills. It's built around a social shopping experience where you can follow sellers, discover items across thousands of brands, and make offers or bid in live auctions starting at just $3. For high-value purchases (over $500), Poshmark offers free authentication and shipping. It's a fantastic platform for discovering unique styles and hard-to-find pieces in both a sustainable and budget-friendly way.

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Reformation

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Reformation also makes most of its garments using low-impact fibers like recycled cotton, regenerative cotton, and deadstock materials. It backs its products with GOTS, GRS, RWS, and OEKO-TEX certifications. The brand runs on 100% renewable energy in its stores and offices, has a repair program with Hemster, and operates a takeback program for recycling and resale. It also tracks its environmental impact with SBTi-approved emissions targets and offsets its full value chain emissions.

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Everlane

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If you're looking for a wider collection to choose from, check out Everlane. You will find everything from swimwear to outerwear made using lower-impact materials like certified organic cotton, recycled fibers, and FSC-certified fiber. The clothes come packaged in sustainable packaging options such as FSC-certified and 100% recycled paper materials. The brand is even pushing for ground shipping to cut its emissions further. On its website, you will find details about its Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, along with a supplier code of conduct that ensures fair labor practices.

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