11 Fair Trade Pajamas to Help You Sleep at Night
This whole buying ethically is great and all but….do the clothes you sleep in give you peace of mind that they were sourced and made responsibly?
I don’t know about you, but I want fair trade pajamas just as much as I want ethically made purses! Luckily, there are options.
And cute ones at that! No matter if your style is luxe Olivia Pope or more Rachel from Friends, there are some ethically made jammies for you. I mean, surely Olivia and Rachel cared about this stuff too in the middle of stealing State secrets and breaking Ross’s heart, right?!
1| kotn
Ethical | All Cotton, work directly with farms, Certified B Corporation, Fair & Equal pay for employees, profits help fund schools in Egypt
Price Range | $35-88
Sizes | XS-XL
Prefer to have pajamas that don’t actually look like you slept three days in them? KOTN is the place to go. Their joggers and henleys are my favorites for that “these may be pajamas, but they also may not be” look.
Bonus: They can be paired with your regular clothing for extra versatility and relief on those period days. Not that I’ve ever done that…
2| Pact
Ethical | Completely organic fabrics, Fair-Trade Factory Certified, No toxic dyes and pesticides used in production, fairly payed employees
Price Range | $35-45
Sizes | XS-XL
Prefer more of a free ballin situation when you sleep? PACT has got you covered with the coziest organic cotton sleep tees and robes.
The robes are a personal favorite of mine, because I just love waking up to something soft in the morning! It makes crawling out of bed just a tiny bit easier.
3| third Love
Ethical | Diverse sizing, Try before you buy reduces waste, Fabrics free of harmful dyes and metals, organic cotton options, Donates bras to women in need
Price Range | $38-118
Sizes | XS-XL
You’re probably pretty well aware by now that Third Love sells bras and they’re AMAZING. Like seriously, on top of their size game and ethical game.
Well, they sell pajamas and loungewear too! The loungewear is made from bamboo cotton and I promise you it will be the coziest you’ve ever been. I love their simple designs that still manage to be chic and not dowdy. Third Love is doing something real right.
4 | Everlane
Ethical | Transparent Pricing, Made in LA, Top Quality Materials, Ethical Factories
Price Range | $22-140
Sizes | XXS-XL
Is there a section of the fashion industry that Everlane hasn’t ethically dominated? Yeah, no. Their latest venture is into fair trade bras and panties that are extra sweet for lounging, and I gotta say they hit it out of the park.
They now offer three different styles: the tank bra, the bralette, and the triangle bra. All with matching panties, which is basically all I’ve ever wanted. Now, none of these bras are padded, but the cotton is fairly thick and could hide mosttt pointy objects except on the absolute coldest of days.
And if you’re still looking for some more outer coverings, then check out the cashmere sweatpants and sweatshirt. Watching Netflix all day in your sweats never felt so good.
5 | me-undies
Ethical | Workers paid fair wages, GOTS certified, documented supply chain, organic fabrics, ethical sourcing and production
Price Range | $24-78
Sizes | XS-2X
If you haven’t seen the ads for Me-Undies literally everywhere, I want to live under your rock. But, if you’re like me, from the ads you thought it was a weird way to match with your boyfriend and have emoji undies?
I meannnn, you can do all of that, but they also offer tons of pajama options. And yes, you can force your significant other to match with you. No shame in that game, sister.
6 | h&M
Ethical | Uses renewable energy, Transparent supply chain, Recycled clothing and Beauty products program, Member of Better Cotton Initiative, and pays livable wages to workers
Price Range | $13-60
Sizes | XXS-XL
H&M is on the sustainable up and up, y’all. You can safely get your cute date night jammies on the up and up and on the cheap.
These are not going to be your extra high quality fair trade pajamas like some of the others on your list, but the ones from H&M will be extra affordable if you’re on a budget or if you just want something a little more pretty/sexy.
7| Fair Indigo
Ethical | Organic Cotton, Eco Friendly, Made in the U.S.A.
Price Range | $31-62
Sizes | XS-XL
Yoga clothes that I can sleep in? Count me in! These organic cotton loungewear sets and leggings and tees are made in the US by Fair Indigo and teeter on the line of “I missed Woodstock and am now a corporate lawyer but try to stick it to the Man”.
A good line to be on, in my opinion. While there is a dedicated loungewear line, check out the dresses and tees! They’re all so soft and stretchy they can double as day and night wear (just not the club kind).
8 | Susannah Cotton
Ethical | Made in the U.K., 100% Cotton, Hand Printed with block-printing
Price Range | $81
Sizes | One Size
Still need a robe? Kimono robes are my favorite, because they’re basically a big blanket, but you feel gorgeous in it. And also like you may kill a man. Power and beauty, what can I say?
These robes from Susannah Cotton are made with the softest and most substantial cotton and hand printed with amazing vintage designs. This is the robe your granddaughter will be trying to sneak out of your nursing home.
9| Mayamiko
Ethical | Designed by Artisans, Fair Trade, Supports Women and Children
Price Range | $20-77
Sizes | XS-XL
Mayamiko’s are statement jammies for sure! All of their pajamas, like these shorts, have a fabulous traditional print on them. These are sure to brighten your day and be extra light and easy to wear.
If you live in an extra hot climate and are soooo tempted to sleep naked but scared of a midnight emergency like me, then these pajamas will keep you justttt clothed enough .
10| People Tree
Ethical | Ethical & Eco Fashion pioneer, organic & fair trade fabrics, ship by sea to reduce emissions, only uses azo-free dyes, locally sourced design and products, rural and minority community support
Price Range | $33-129
Sizes | 8-16 (XS-XL)
People Tree is the OG when it comes to fair trade and ethically made clothing. They haven’t ventured into the total pajama game, but their loungewear game is muah!
I love love love this jumpsuit, because it’s a step up from a onesie for adults that you can actually wear out of the house! Trust me when I say, no one will be the wiser that you’re still in your pajamas getting gas today.
11 | lily silk
Ethical | Natural, long-lasting silk, Classic Design, Sourced from family-run operations, Workers paid fair wages
Price Range | $90-299
Sizes | XS-3X
Do you want the best of the best and the most luxurious of the luxurious? Try silk pajamas. I know, they’re high. But, they’re made of top notch silk and made ethically and okay, GORGEOUS!
These are some investment pajamas for sure, so save your pennies and treat yourself. And if you can’t afford the pajamas, try out a silk pillowcase. I promise your hair will thank you from here on out.
Hi! I’m new to your site, as I explore more ethical fashion options. I was interested to see H&M made your list, as it appears in many articles about unsustainable "fast fashion" practices. I recently downloaded the app Good On You, and they don’t rank H&M particularly high. (https://goodonyou.eco/how-ethical-is-hm/) I’m not criticizing you at all! Just commenting on how tricky it is to figure out which brands are meeting ethical standards. Love your site, and keep up the informative and entertaining work! — J.