Top 16 Comfiest Sustainable Track Pants To Relax In This Winter
I've never called trackpants 'joggers', but for the sake of optimising the search function of this sustainable trackpants blog it's my pleasure to introduce you to an array of sustainable joggers to feast your eyes upon and potentially nestle your butt cheeks into.
This is for the discerning comfort seekers amongst us who find themselves in need of an extra layer down below. Personally, I own three pairs of ethical trackpants and I don't care to imagine a life without them. They're a happy constant.
What you need to know before reading this:
Price ranges are in New Zealand dollars.
The size range refers to ethical joggers options (some brands have different sizes for their other products).
‘Made in’ refers to where the sustainable sweatpants are made, not inclusive of where the fabric is made.
If I have personal experience wearing a brand’s sustainable joggers, I have left a short review.
None of these brands are perfectly ethical. No brand, or person, is.
Standard Issue
Cost: $399
Size range: XS - XL
Main Materials: Cotton, cashmere
Made in: New Zealand
Returns: Within ten days
Shipping: Worldwide
Kate’s review: The classiest loungewear you’ll ever meet. I have a black pair of Standard Issue balance trackpants. They’ve been repaired only once (when I mounted a horse and clipped the pocket on the saddle) and been in high rotation in my wardrobe for at least 5 years. Because they’re so beautiful I even get away with wearing them with heels for more formal events.
Code ETHICALLYKATE for 10% off.
Icebreaker
Cost: $199
Size range: XS - XL
Main Materials: Merino Wool, lyocell
Made in: China
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: New Zealand
little yellow bird
Cost: $80
Size range: XS - 5XL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: Cambodia
Returns: Within 14 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Kate’s review: These are my ride or die ethical trackpants. I have an orange pair and they are my main pants in winter. Super deep pockets, thick but comfortable waistband. They’ve started to stretch at the knees but that is to be expected for any material after so much wear.
Boody
Cost: $54 - $109
Size range: XXS - XXL
Main Materials: Organic Cotton, Viscose, Recycled Polyester, Bamboo Elastane Viscose
Made in: China, Vietnam, and India
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, UK or Europe, through their other regional websites
ReCreate
Cost: $127
Size range: XS - XL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: Cambodia
Returns: Within 14 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Code ETHICALLYKATE for 10% off.
Organic Basics
Cost: $60-$90
Size range: XXS - XXL
Main Materials: Cotton, recycled polyester
Made in: India, Egypt, Vietnam, Thailand, and Turkey
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Code ETHICALLYKATE for 10% off.
Stella Claire
Cost: $109-$129
Size range: S-XL
Main Materials: Cotton, elastane
Made in: New Zealand
Returns: Within 14 days
Shipping: New Zealand and Australia
Kowtow
Cost: $116 - $200
Size range: XXS - XXL
Main Materials: Organic cotton
Made in: India
Returns: Within 14 days
Shipping: New Zealand and Pacific Island
Kate’s review: I was lucky enough to find a pair of KowTow’s waffle fabric sustainable joggers in an outlet sale. It’s like wearing a cloud on my legs. I cannot fault them.
Bhumi
Cost: $77 -$130
Size range: XS - XL
Main Materials: Merino cotton,
Made in: India
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Code ETHICALLYKATE for 25% off.
Patagonia
Cost: $150 - $200
Size range: XS - XXL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: (majority) Vietnam
Returns: No set time
Shipping: Worldwide
Kotn
Cost: $80
Size range: XXS - XXL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: Egypt
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Most countries worldwide
Allbirds
Cost: $240
Size range: XS - 3XL
Main Materials: Polyester, merino wool
Made in: Vietnam
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
MATE the Label
Cost: $130 - $295
Size range: XS - XL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: United States, Peru
Returns: Contact Brand
Shipping: Worldwide
DK Active
Cost: $33 - $120
Size range: XS -XXL
Main Materials: Cotton
Made in: Australia
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Code ETHICALLYKATE for 10% off (minimum purchase of $100 required)
Zone by Lydia
Cost: $99
Size range: XS - 3XL
Main Materials: Cotton, hemp
Made in: China
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Kate’s review: These ethical trackpants are quite lightweight and have a raw texture to them. They’re a unique colour, which I love, and have deep pockets!
Clothing the Gaps
Cost: $120 - $130
Size range: XS - 4XL
Main Materials: Poly-cotton fleece
Made in: Australia
Returns: Within 30 days
Shipping: Worldwide
Sustainable Joggers Q&A
Where do ethical trackpants end up at the end of their life?
Depending on what they are made from, it’s likely you can compost them! If the ethical joggers are made from natural materials (as most of the above listed are) then they can break down in your compost bin. Check with the company first if the trims (e.g. thread, labels, elastic) are also compostable as it’s likely they are not. If not, keep a close eye on the sustainable joggers as they break down and removed the non-compostable parts once the rest has degraded. But of course make sure you repair your sustainable joggers many times before they become unwearable!
I’m plus sized, what are my sustainable sweatpants options?
We’ve tried our best to list a range of options that suit all sizes in this ethical t shirt blog post, however you can find more plus sized brands here.
Why do these ethical joggers cost so much more than conventionally made joggers?
The sustainable sweatpants featured are crafted from sustainable materials and manufactured using methods that minimize environmental impact. They are made by workers who receive fair wages and equitable treatment in their workplaces. In contrast to inexpensive fast fashion, these sustainable joggers typically offer greater durability, making their cost-per-wear significantly lower than short-lived, mass-produced alternatives found in mainstream malls.