Finally we’re out and about and the sun we’ve been yearning for is now shooting its rays directly at us, which is oh so lovely – for a minute or two. It doesn’t take long to recognise the effects of the sun, while brightening our spirits and warming our days – also takes a toll on our skin.
Quicker than you can say, slip-slop-slap, we notice how difficult it is to find brands who care about protecting their workers while simultaneously protecting our heads. So we’ve taken a break from frolicking outside, to put together this list of ethically-made hats to wear in summer.
Here are 16 sustainably stylish hats made with fair wages so you can play all day, support fair and stay safe this summer.
Sun Protection Plus Style: Ethical Hats to Wear for Summer:
kowtow
Fair trade produced using organic cotton
Will and Bear
Transparent, conscious production, 10 trees planted
Nudie Jeans
Made fair, free repairs
Clothing the Gap
Aboriginal owned and led social enterprise celebrating Aboriginal people and culture. Supports community programs.
Homie
Ethically made, supporting social impact programs tackling homelessness.
Clothing the Gap x Homie
Two times as good!
Otto and Spike
Ethically accredited, natural materials, seasonless
Pachacuti Panama Hats
Fair pay, handwoven by artisans using sustainable materials
Patagonia
Fair trade sewing and recycled raw materials
Vege Threads
Ethically certified, vegetable dyed organic cotton
Accompany Us
Supporting artisan handcrafts, sustainable materials
If you enjoyed getting to know these ethically-conscious hats, pay our Brand Directory a visit for an endlessly growing, fact-checked and independently reviewed selection of ethical and sustainable fashion brands, all in the one place.
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Header image: Galyna Greiss
