18 Ethical & Sustainable Sweaters for Fall Style

There is a chill in the air and it’s time to break out those fall sweaters. If your sweaters are loved to a point of no return and you’re in the market for some new fall clothes, I encourage you to check out this guide.

This guide features sweaters made with organic cotton, fair trade practices, recycled materials, and more. This guide has quite a few options that are under $100 with a few high end options too.

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Warm Fall Tones

Honeycomb Sweater by Pact $108

This organic cotton sweater features a cozy cappuccino color perfect for adding some deeper fall tones to your wardrobe. This sweater is also made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

Helen Pattern Crew Sweater by fatface $90

This sweater features bright fall colors. It’s sustainably made with recycled materials by a certified B corporation.

Rudenėja Recycled Wool from made trade $269

The Rudenėja Recycled Wool Turtleneck is made with 100% recycled wool knit. The terracotta color is perfect for anyone who loves bold style.


Classic Black & White Sweaters

Organic Cropped Polo Sweater by Quince $50

This sweater is over-sized, cropped, and can still give out preppy vibes. I love the soft organic cotton and roomy fit of this sweater. The black and white make it great for matching with all my fall outfits.

SHELTER COTTON CARDIGAN STORM By Tradlands $227

This knit cotton cardigan is constructed with 100% cotton in a mid-weight fabric, ethically sourced along the coast of Peru. Layered up or worn alone, it’s the dreamy wardrobe essential you’ve been looking for.

Suzy Stripe Sweater natural by Fatface $92

This striped sweater is classic by itself or can be layered with a collard shirt! This top is responsibly made by a certified B corporation and features a blend including recycled materials.


Fall Greens

Heartbreaker Alpaca Wool Sweater from Made Trade $306

The Heartbreaker Sweater is hand knitted from a comfortingly chunky blend of wool and alpaca. These sweaters are ethically handmade in Lithuania.

Organic Boyfriend Crew Sweater by Quince $45

This organic cotton sweater feature a dark olive color perfect for fall. This sweater is made from 100% organic cotton for a soft, slouchy vibe.

HARRIET SLOUCHY SWEATER from ABLE $145

The Harriet Slouchy Sweater creates quality looks in a snap. Ethically made with a recycled poly blend, this mock neck is soft with a touch similar to cashmere.

Neutral Sweaters

turtleneck sweater for fall

MONTY TURTLENECK by Tradlands $79

This classic piece is box cut shaped, cropped below the hip for easy tuckable-styling. Featuring a double layer neck and made of high quality materials

Lindsey pullover sweater by able $148

This sweater from ABLE features a taupe color and is incredibly cozy. I’ve been wearing mine any chance I get. It’s sustainably made with recycled materials too!

Patch Unisex  Sweater from Made Trade $275

This sweater is ethically made in small batches using merino wool. Plus, it looks good on every body which is great!


Bold Blue Sweaters

Midnight Claudette Fishermen Sweater by Able $158

The Claudette Fishermen Sweater features a blend of responsibly sourced cotton and recycled materials.

HARMONY ORGANIC TOP by passion lilie $68

This top is consciously made with 100% organic jersey cotton and hand screen printed with organic dyes

Airlie Classic Breton Sweatshirt by Fatface $86

This sweatshirt is durable and features a classic style. Plus, it’s made with cotton that’s part of the Better Cotton Initiative.


Minimalist & Bold

deep red sweater for fall

Seldom Sweater from Wearwell $68

This deep red sweater is made with 100% organic cotton. This sweater features an elegant design with ribbed cuffs and a tasteful mock neckline to keep you warm. The shorter length makes this sweater perfect for high rise bottoms.

organic cotton sweater for fall fashion

Palmer Organic Cotton Sweater by KNOWN SUPPLY $62

This timeless and classic sweater adds a pop of color to any outfit for going out, or pairs with your favorite sweatpants for staying in on a chilly night. This sweater is made with 100% organic cotton and ethically made is a Fair Trade factory.

deep green sweater

COTTAGE CREWNECK SWEATER EMERALD by Tradlands $217

Wide-gauge knit makes for a chunky, textured sweater that you’ll never want to take off. Drop shoulders, dropped hem, and incredibly comfortable are all qualities of this sweater. The deep green is sure to add a fun pop of color.


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