Happy Mother’s Day! For all the women who are pregnant or planning to have a child in the near future, here is a list of three brands that offer sustainably made maternity clothes.
Founded by Courtney Klein and Grace Kapin who self-describe as “crazy kids who decided to give it a go making clothes for pregnant ladies”, Storq is a maternity clothes brand that offers everything from basics, dresses, jumpsuits, pajamas, and more.
“What you wear is not only about how you look, but also how you feel. Pregnancy and parenthood can really throw off your sense of self, and it’s the little things like having clothes that fit and make you feel put together that actually help you get out the door every day,” reads Storq’s website. “We design pieces that look and feel like what you would normally use and wear, because dammit, you are a human being and having kids does not make you a different person.”
“We don’t make a new collection every few months. In fact, we only make products one at a time, because we feel strongly that they should exist,” adds Storq. “We stay away from trends, keeping the focus on styles that are classic and seasonless, so anyone can shop year-round. Clothing is designed to mix effortlessly with your pre-pregnancy wardrobe and can often be worn or used during pregnancy, nursing and postpartum.”
Ethically made in the United States, Peru, and China by manufacturing partners who ensure worker safety, fair wages, and low environmental impact, Storq’s maternity clothes are composed of eco-friendly materials and natural fibres.
Partnered with Homeless Prenatal Program, customers are able to directly donate their pre-loved Storq clothes to mothers in need. As an incentive, a $25 Storq gift certificate is given to those who do donate their Storq clothes.
Based in London, United Kingdom, Isabella Oliver is a maternity clothes brand that is centered around being transparent, environmentally friendly, ethical, and socially conscious.
The eco-friendly materials used by Isabella Oliver include Lyocell, a 100% biodegradable fibre made from wood pulp from sustainable tree farms, ethically sourced Merino wool, by-product leather, Viscose made from cellulose or wood pulp, and more.
The majority of Isabella Oliver’s factories are located in Portugal. With manufacturers signing a code of conduct, environmental, ethical and social needs are ensured and regularly checked with frequent in-person visits.
“Many are family-run businesses, just like ourselves. They are spacious and clean environments that are punctuated with a lively atmosphere and hardworking people who are committed, like us, to the product they are making,” said Isabella Oliver in regards to its factories. “You are not just buying into a brand – you’re purchasing an item that’s been meticulously crafted and lovingly made. Transparency and personality are important to us.”
“Our collections are defined by phenomenal fabrics that fit, flatter and grow as your body does,” says Isabella Oliver. “We’ve proudly dressed over 1 million women around the world, and you’re at the heart of everything we do. Simply, we’re incredibly passionate about creating an everyday maternity and beyond style. We know this is a very special time, and we’re here for you.”
As a company that champions inclusivity by creating denim for all sizes, maternity jeans are also part of its offering. Noted as being the world’s cleanest vertically integrated denim company, Warp + Weft says its mission is to “change the industry in every way to represent the inclusive, aware and environmentally conscious customer”.
Thanks to Warp + Weft’s technologies and manufacturing practices, only 10 gallons of water is used for a pair of jeans, while a conventional pair of jeans will require 1,500 gallons of water to create.
“We are all human and live on one planet- it is our responsibilty to make sure that relationship is always symbiotic,” said Sarah Ahmed, Warp + Weft founder and CEO. “At Warp + Weft, our dedication to responsible creation pushes us to constantly reimagine everything from how we manufacture our denim to which customer we can serve better. This drives us everyday and we thank you for inspiring us, believing in us and giving us the opportunity to create sustainable products for every body and everybody.”
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