It’s chilly, you need layers, your old sustainable cardigan has become threadbare and you’re searching online for ‘sustainable cardigan’ ‘ sustainable sweater’ … this came up.

It’s hard to track down ethical fashion that is not only available in Aotearoa New Zealand but isn’t made from polyester and might last as long as 3 wears!

I’ve got ya.

The list below are sustainable sweater options (knitwear) that are available for you to purchase in Aotearoa New Zealand. Not all garments are made in NZ, but most are. If you end up purchasing a sustainable cardigan or sweater, make sure you read my blog on how to care for your wool clothes responsibly so you get as much life as possible out of your new piece of conscious clothing.

What you need to know before reading this:

• Price ranges are in NZ dollars.

• ‘Made in’ refers to where the garments are made, not inclusive of where the fabric is made.

• I haven’t trialled all of these brands personally, but if I have, I’ve written a personal review.

• Some of the pieces I have reviewed were PR gifts.

• None of these brands are perfectly sustainable. No brand, or person, is.

• This blog is not sponsored.