Linen is one of the most sustainable natural fabrics out there. It’s a dream to wear and the perfect fabric for creating relaxed yet stylish looks. If you’re wondering which brand is best for linen then this article’s for you. We’ve rounded up 19 of the best linen clothing brands for the UK to help you discover some beautiful, timeless pieces for your ethical wardrobe.
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Why Wear Linen?
Lightweight and breathable, linen is best known for creating cool, airy summer clothing. But it’s not just for the summer – its thermo-regulating properties make it a great choice of fabric all year round. Linen becomes softer and softer the more it is washed and its strength and durability mean that linen pieces are made to last. A perfect antidote to fast fashion!
Linen is good news for the environment too. Grown from the flax plant which is incredibly resilient and can easily be grown without the use of chemical inputs. It can also be grown with far less water than cotton. For more about the benefits of linen and how it compares to cotton have a look at our article Is Linen More Eco Friendly Than Cotton?
The Importance of Choosing Organic
Not all linen is created equal however. Its sustainability credentials depend on how it’s grown, whether chemicals and pesticides are used, and how the fibres are prepared.
The Made-By Environmental Benchmark for Fibres assesses the environmental impact of the most commonly used fibres in the garment industry. It ranks conventional flax (the plant used to create linen) as Class C and organic flax as Class A.
(For more information on sustainable fabrics have a look at our article: What Is the Most Sustainable Fabric? Your Ultimate Guide).
Certified organic linen clothing, although the ideal, can be harder to find. We’ve included several brands that use certified organic linen in our list below. There are also some other certifications to look out for that hold higher environmental and social standards for the production of linen.
Linen Certification
The major certifications to look out for when shopping for sustainable linen include:
GOTS Certified
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres. It includes both ecological and social criteria and is backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. For more on the GOTS certification, see our article here.
MASTERS OF LINEN®
MASTERS OF LINEN® is a registered mark and sign of excellence for linen that has been 100% Made in EUROPE, from field to yarn to fabric. By requiring the use of European Flax® fibre as the raw material (see below), the Masters of Linen® certification addresses sustainable production and social responsibility. However, while European Flax® only covers up to the yarn production stage, Masters of Linen covers the whole production process, right up to the end garment.
European Flax®
The European Flax® label certifies traceability at every step of processing. It provides a guarantee that the flax has been grown with no irrigation, no GM and no waste. The flax must also be naturally retted in the fields and the fibres mechanically extracted and spun into yarn. It also ensures that fibre production complies with International Labour rules. (For more details on how linen is grown and processed see our article here).
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It means that every component of the article has been tested for harmful substances and the article found to be safe for human health.
The 19 Best Linen Clothing Brands for the UK
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An increasing number of brands are discovering the merits of this wonderful fabric. Our list is an eclectic selection of ethical brands that are creating linen clothing in a variety of styles and designs. From classic summer shirts to winter weight dresses, breezy trousers to iconic jumpsuits you’re sure to find the perfect addition to your sustainable wardrobe.
And if you’re looking for affordable linen clothing brands we’ve included several brands that offer stylish linen clothes at a very affordable price point too.
1. Komodo
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: China, Indonesia, India, Nepal
Price: £40-£150
Sustainability creds: Organic linen, GOTS certified cotton, member of the Soil Association, ethical manufacturing
Ethical old-timer Komodo has been creating eco-friendly fashion since 1988. They use a variety of sustainable fabrics including 100% organic linen for both their men and women’s clothing ranges.
With casual and versatile designs they’re a great brand to look at for some summer wardrobe essentials.
2. With Nothing Underneath
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Portugal
Price: £85-£95
Sustainability creds: GOTS certified cotton and linen, sustainable packaging
With Nothing Underneath (WNU) is on a mission to create simple, laid back, timeless shirts for women. All of their shirts are made from 100% GOTS certified organic or recycled materials, which are locally sourced and woven to order in Portugal.
If you’re looking for the perfect everyday shirt made from GOTS certified organic linen then WNU might just fit the bill. We love that the shell buttons they use are a fully biodegradable byproduct from the food industry!
3. Linen Tales
Based: Lithuania. Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Lithuania
Price: £16 – £187
Sustainability creds: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, handmade products, use of natural materials
With handmade styles on offer, Lithuanian label Linen Tales takes a personalised approach to fashion. The brand’s range of men’s and women’s clothing embodies a relaxed vibe, effortlessly blending contemporary classic style with design elements that have a rustic charm.
The slow approach to manufacturing that Linen Tales incorporates is great to see. The company’s handmade production is a refreshing change in the world of fast fashion, and its use of natural materials is a great step for creating a lighter environmental impact.
4. MagicLinen
Based: Vilnius, Lithuania Ships to: USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe
Made in: Lithuania
Price: £16-£133
Sustainability creds: OEKO-TEX® certified, fabric sourced and produced in Lithuania & surrounding countries, biodegradable packaging
Made famous by Megham Markle wearing their ROYAL TOSCANA dress, MagicLinen have a lot more to shout about. Made in their home country from locally grown sustainable linen, this ethical brand uses no animal materials and all of its gorgeous products are OEKO-TEX® certified.
So whether you are looking for a beautiful maxi dress for the warmer months or a linen shirt, they have you covered. Their men’s and women’s clothing is accompanied by linen homewares from bedding to curtains to towels to table cloths. You’ll be spoiled for choice!
What’s more, MagicLinen are offering Good Maker Tales readers an exclusive 10% off everything with the code GOODMAKERLINEN10
For more on this great brand, check out our review: Clothes that keep you cool: MagicLinen review.
5. Beaumont Organic
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Portugal, UK
Price: £45-£240
Sustainability creds: European Flax®, GOTS-certified cotton, ethically made in EU factories, free repairs in the UK
Based in Manchester, the Beaumont Organic collection includes classically stylish womenswear, babywear, homeware and accessories that have been sustainably produced and ethically made in Europe.
Alongside GOTS-certified cotton they use a variety of sustainable and eco-fabrics including linen, lyocell, tencel and non-mulesed wool. Their linen is produced using sustainable techniques in Italy. It holds the European Flax® certification but is not certified organic.
Keep a look-out for their soon-to-be-launched resale scheme for preloved Beaumont Organic garments. And for more brands based in Manchester see The North’s best: 9 sustainable fashion brands from Manchester.
6. Son de Flor
Based: Lithuania Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Lithuania
Price: £54-£288
Sustainability creds: One Tree Planted, OEKO-TEX certified fabrics, European sourced linen, recyclable packaging
Founded by sisters Vaida & Indre inspired by a classic linen dress their mother used to wear, Son de Flor is a brand synonymous with beautiful floaty and feminine linen clothing. Each piece, from flowing dresses to elegant coats, pants and tops in floral designs and rich colours has a timeless style.
Made to last with high quality local craftmanship, Son de Flor’s range is made from strong long-fibre European linen. This linen is grown using rainwater and without chemicals and pesticides to give you your favourite piece that is sustainable and durable. Check out their reviews showing you their customers wearing their pieces too!
For an exclusive 10% off, use code GOOD10 at checkout. For further information, see our interview with their co-founder.
7. Anse Linen @ Veo
Based: Europe Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Europe
Price: £117 – £156
Sustainability creds: Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX, small productions, eco-friendly fabrics, eco-friendly packaging
Anse Linen is the creator of beautiful linen styles that have a timeless and classic vibe. These sustainable pieces are versatile, ideal for a casual day look or perfect to be dressed up for an elegant night out. In both pared-back earthy hues and vibrant tones, these charming styles are chic, modern, and always on trend.
Anse takes using sustainable fabrics seriously and backs up its claims with OEKO-TEX certification. The label hand cuts the fabric to avoid excessive waste and uses small production runs to ensure overproduction is kept to a minimum.
8. AmourLinen @ Shop Like You Give A Damn
Based: Netherlands Ships to: Worldwide
Price: £19 -£189
Sustainability creds: Zero waste practices, sustainable materials, ethical production practices
Amour Linen creates timeless styles that captures the beauty of a classic design. From dreamy long skirts in muted hues to tailored button up tops that capture a relaxed ambience, Amour Linen clothing exemplifies effortless style.
Amour Linen works to have a positive impact on both people and the planet. To reduce its footprint, it keeps production within a 200km radius and has a zero-waste line to help cut down on fabric waste and overproduction.
Shop Like You Give A Damn is a platform featuring fantastic vegan, fair and sustainable fashion brands.
9. Pangaia
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Europe
Price: £60-£155
Sustainability creds: Belgium linen, gives back via charity donations, partnerships, Bee The Change Fund and Tomorrow Tree Fund
If you thought linen was all about classically styled blouses and summer dresses, think again. Pangaia has taken linen fabric and used it to make some casual-cool clothing with a sporty vibe. Their linen range includes hoodies and shorts in a selection of bold single colours. The flax they use is grown in Belgium. It is processed using natural dew retting but is not certified organic.
Alongside sustainable plant fibres, Pangaia is pioneering innovative materials and sustainable fabric treatments. Their latest linen collection includes an aloe vera oil treatment that accentuates the linen’s cool, comfortable feel and makes the material even softer.
10. Daffna @ Wolf & Badger
Based: USA/UK Ships to: Worldwide
Price: £54 – £258
Sustainability creds: Sustainable materials, ethical production practices, B-Corp certified (Wolf & Badger)
Created by a painter, it may come as no surprise that Daffna styles have a certain artistic flair. From vibrant sunny crop tops to linen dresses adorned with images of tiny birds, Daffna styles are made to stand out from the crowd. With asymmetric features and elasticised cuffs, no detail is overlooked in the designs from this unique brand.
Available through the Wolf & Badger platform, Daffna has passed the platform’s stringent ethical and sustainability criteria. The B Corp certified platform ensures to check that all brands operate with a view to limit their environmental impact and support fair and safe production practices
11. Eileen Fisher
Based: US Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: China and US
Price: £105-£245
Sustainability creds: Certified B Corp, organic linen, Bluesign Certified, supports women and girls through grants, events and partnerships
Responsible fibres and certified dyeing are at the heart of the Eileen Fisher collections. Their line of women’s linen tops features easy T-shirts, classic collar shirts and versatile tunics.
Since 2013, they have sourced most of their organic linen from a 2,000-acre organic farm in western China. They still source organic linen from Europe but say that unfortunately, Europe’s supply of organic linen isn’t big enough to meet their commitment to using only organic fibres.
Affordable linen clothing brands
12. Linenfox @ Etsy
Based: Lithuania Ships to: Worldwide (available through Etsy)
Made in: Lithuania
Price: £15 – £138
Sustainability creds: Slow fashion production, Oeko-Tex fabrics, fair trade principles, sustainable packaging
Looking to find a relaxed yet perfectly polished style? Then Linenfox is the place to go. This European brand encapsulates how a casual style can pair with high-quality design to create a look that is always effortlessly cool. The Linenfox range has everything from olive striped linen shirts to sweet gingham dresses for all your summer escapades.
Linenfox embraces a slow fashion outlook. Uniqueness is guaranteed with the label’s handmade approach to production. You can also be sure of the brand’s non-toxic claims as linen used in their designs is Oeko-Tex certified.
13. Nobody´s Child
Based: UK Ships to: International
Made in: Bangladesh, China, Morocco, Ukraine
Price: £29-75
Sustainability creds: Uses certified organic cotton, GRS-certified recycled synthetics, and Bluesign certified chemicals, supports supply chain traceability and transparency
A great option for affordable linen clothing, we love Nobody’s Child for their pretty floral dresses, athleisure and denim ranges. Their linen range includes everything from tops and trousers to their signature dresses and jumpsuits. Offering Petite, Extended Sizes, Maternity and Kids, they are fully inclusive.
The brand strives to be fully transparent about its supply chain and Who Made Your Clothes. They offer safe and ethical working conditions to their workers including no exploitation or child labour, payment of a living wage, the right to join a union and no harsh or inhumane treatment. On top of that they use recycled, organic and sustainably sourced materials.
14. Living Crafts
Based: Germany Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: India and Croatia
Price: £12-£100
Sustainability creds: GOTS certification, low-impact and non-toxic dyes, wind-powered factory, SA 8000 social standards, member of the Fair Wear Foundation
If you’re looking for an affordable linen clothing brand that uses organic linen, Living Crafts are a great choice. They offer a full range of clothing for women, men, children and babies. Their 100% organic linen tees are available in several different colours and they also offer shorts and trousers in an organic cotton/linen mix.
15. Albaray
Based: UK Ships to: UK
Made in: China, Vietnam, Greece, India
Price: £28-£89
Sustainability creds: GOTS certification, sustainable packaging and tags, responsible factories, sustainable fabrics
Set up in 2020 by three friends disgruntled with the way the fashion industry worked, sustainable brand Albaray offers linen clothing at a friendly price point. While not organic, their stylish linen line includes dresses, shirts and casual trousers and shorts.
They are also stocked in Next, John Lewis and M&S.
16. Bibico
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: India, Nepal, Europe
Price: £50-£90
Sustainability creds: Natural materials, WFTO Fair Trade certified, sustainable packaging, gives back via children’s charity in Mumbai
Bibico partners with artisans and suppliers in India and Nepal to create contemporary and stylish clothing for women using natural, organic and sustainable materials. Advocates for slow fashion, they design and manufacture two collections a year which are produced in small runs.
They’re another great option if you’re looking for an affordable linen clothing brand in the UK. (Note: the linen is not certified organic). Available for sale on Project Cece, a marketplace for fair clothing.
17. Kuyichi
Based: Netherlands Ships to: Worldwide
Made in: Turkey, Pakistan, Portugal and China
Price: £40-£100
Sustainability creds: European linen, GOTS certified organic cotton, GRS certified recycled materials, member of Fair Wear Foundation, child-free labour, living wage throughout most of supply chain
The first organic denim brand, Kuyichi Pure Goods have been making sustainable denim and timeless wardrobe essentials since 2001. Alongside sustainable jeans they sell 100% linen basics for women and men. All of their linen is sourced from France and Belgium (not certified organic). If you’re looking for an affordable linen clothing brand for some wardrobe staples, Kuyichi is a great one to consider.
See our articles for more brands that offer child-free labour and a living wage to their workers.
18. Seasalt
Based: UK Ships to: Worldwide
Made in:
Price: £40-£85
Sustainability creds: Sustainable and recycled materials, GOTS certified cotton, ethical manufacturing, gives back, trade-in programme
Seasalt is another great affordable linen clothing brand in the UK. They offer easy to wear, casual linen pieces including tunics, shirts, trousers and jackets.
Their linen clothing is all garment dyed. This is when a piece of clothing is dyed after it has been made rather than being made out of a pre-dyed fabric. Garment dyeing lets the dye settle in different amounts in different spots, giving it that gentle lived-in look that Seasalt linen clothing is known for. (Note: the linen fabric is not certified organic.)
For more brands offering recycled polyester fabric see Recycled polyester fabric: have these 9 brands found a solution to plastic pollution?
19. Lavender Hill @ Immaculate Vegan
Based: UK Ships to: Europe, North America, Australia, NZ, UK, Israel, UAE, Hong Kong, Japan
Made in: Portugal
Price: £45 – £79
Sustainability creds: Sustainable packaging, sustainable materials, ethical production practices
Incorporating pastel colour palettes and minimalistic designs, styles from Lavender Hill are sweet and charming. These casual pieces are created to become everyday favourites and are made with quality materials to keep you looking and feeling good all day long.
Lavender Hill is included as part of the Immaculate Vegan platform, meaning you can be sure no critters were harmed in the making of these stylish pieces. The label creates its designs in ethical supply chains and, of course, champions sustainable and biodegradable fabrics.
See here for more affordable ethical clothing brands.
Good For You, Good for the Planet
It’s safe to say we’ve been bitten by the linen bug. This earth friendly fabric has such a wealth of benefits for both the wearer and the planet, that we believe it deserves a place in every sustainable wardrobe.
Have you fallen in love yet? Drop us a comment below and tell us all about your favourite linen items!
