Clothing

Men's clothing

Nearly 70% of the fabric made worldwide is now synthetic, most of it polyester, which sheds microplastics and carries dyeing and manufacturing residues against your skin all day. Even natural fibers like organic cotton or linen can be finished with formaldehyde for wrinkle resistance, PFAS for stain repellency, or antimicrobial treatments, so a natural label does not guarantee a clean garment. When you sweat, the chemicals can absorb more readily.

Source: Textile Exchange, Materials Market Report 2025.

Below are the vetted men's clothing picks

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Underwear and socks

NADS Made in Turkey 95% GOTS organic cotton, 5% elastane, OEKO-TEX dyes, 100% cotton liner. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Use code ROOTSNFRUITS Q for Quinn Made in Portugal and India GOTS organic cotton underwear and socks, azo-free dyes, undyed options. Certs: GOTS (Ecocert Greenlife, licence 256894), OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Responsible Wool Standard

Tops and bottoms

Aya Eco Fashion Made in Peru 100% organic Peruvian Pima cotton and alpaca, plastic-free threads and labels, plant-dyed. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Alex Crane Made in Portugal 100% natural French flax, organic cotton, and merino, corozo buttons, not plastic.

Activewear

Ryker Made in Turkey, Vietnam, and China 100% GOTS organic cotton and merino, no elastane, lab-tested for BPA and PFAS. Certs: GOTS

Sleepwear

Coyuchi Cotton grown and knit in India, sewn in India and Portugal 100% GOTS organic cotton, natural shell buttons, no synthetics anywhere. Certs: GOTS, MADE SAFE, Fair Trade Certified Aizome Made in Japan 100% GOTS organic cotton, medicinal-plant dyed, no chemical softeners or finishes. Certs: GOTS Use code ROOTSNFRUITS

Swimwear

Pure Earth Collection Made in India and the United Kingdom 98% GOTS organic cotton, 2% Lycra, weave-based UPF, no PFAS or BPA. Certs: GOTS