As the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, fall invites us to slow down and savor the cozy comforts of home. It’s the season for soft layers, familiar scents, and quiet moments that remind us of simple joys. This year, we’re leaning into that feeling with five favorite finds that bring warmth and comfort, all from companies that pair beautiful design with responsible sourcing and sustainable practices. From ethically made sweaters to organic cotton flannel bedding, these fall must-haves prove that cozy can also be conscientious.
1. Shokay
Shokay offers knitwear made from responsibly sourced yak wool—luxuriously soft, warm, and naturally durable. The company works directly with Tibetan herders who raise their yaks on the Himalayan plateau above 3,500 meters, where the animals roam freely and are hand-combed with care. By sourcing fibers from local cooperatives, Shokay provides herders with fair income while helping young Tibetans connect with global markets and preserve their cultural traditions. Since 2006, Shokay has supported education, empowerment, and environmental programs through its Community Development Fund and partnerships focused on grassland restoration. Yaks are naturally low-carbon animals whose gentle grazing helps protect the landscape, making their wool a truly regenerative fiber. Nearly two decades in, Shokay continues to champion community-based sourcing and sustainable livelihoods, bringing warmth and purpose to every piece
2. The Citizenry
The Citizenry works with master artisans around the world to create handcrafted home goods. They are the largest U.S. retailer using 100 percent Fair Trade labor practices, audited by the World Fair Trade Organization, and partner with nearly 4,000 makers across multiple countries. The company pays more than double the Fair Trade requirement and has invested over $40 million in artisan communities, with 61 percent of their makers being women entrepreneurs. Products are made using natural materials, plant-based dyes, and traditional techniques, resulting in low carbon emissions, zero waste, and nontoxic finishes. Their throws and pillows are part of these small-batch, sustainably made collections that combine ethical sourcing with durable design.
3. Solmate Socks
Solmate Socks is a Certified B Corp that manufactures socks domestically at its own mill in Hickory, North Carolina. The company pays living wages and provides generous medical benefits to all employees, making it one of the few American hosiery mills with this level of worker support. They use recycled cotton yarns sourced from production scraps and used clothing through a partnership with Recover™, which turns textile waste into upcycled yarns without adding dyes or chemicals. These yarns are certified by the Global Recycling Standard and Oeko-Tex. Solmate Socks also offers carbon offsets with every order and matches purchases dollar-for-dollar through the Vermont-based renewable energy organization Native Energy, maintaining a zero-waste, low-impact production model.
4. Tentree
Tentree produces jackets and coats using sustainably sourced and recycled materials, including organic cotton, TENCEL™ lyocell, and REPREVE® recycled polyester. All products are made in fair and safe working conditions, with partner factories regularly audited to ensure compliance with Tentree’s Code of Conduct and international labor standards. For every item purchased, Tentree plants ten trees, supporting ecosystem regeneration, carbon capture, and planting jobs in communities worldwide. The company emphasizes low-impact production through renewable energy use, reduced chemical and water use, and clothing recycling programs to address end-of-life textile waste. Certified as a B Corp and Climate Label Certified, Tentree aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reports annually on climate, DEI, and transparency efforts.
5. Coyuchi
Coyuchi produces organic flannel sheets and bedding made entirely from GOTS-certified organic cotton, grown without pesticides, harmful chemicals, or GMO seeds. Organic cultivation uses significantly fewer resources (91% less water and 62% less energy) while improving soil health and reducing pollution of nearby waterways. Coyuchi uses only natural fibers with zero plastics or synthetics, making their products easier to recycle and reducing overall waste. Their finishing processes rely on low-impact dyes and non-toxic softeners, and packaging consists of reusable organic fabric bags or recycled materials. Through the 2nd Home™ Take Back and 2nd Home™ Renewed programs, Coyuchi responsibly recycles, refurbishes, or repurposes pre-loved and returned items, extending the life of their textiles. As a Fair Trade Certified company, they partner with factories that ensure safe working conditions and fair compensation for workers, creating sustainable comfort that supports both people and the planet.
Fall is a season for slowing down, layering up, and finding comfort in the familiar. Each of these companies shows that the things we reach for most can be made responsibly, supporting both people and the planet. From regenerative fibers and fair trade craftsmanship to circular design and living-wage production, these five brands prove that sustainability can be woven into every cozy detail of the season.
For other ways to incorporate sustainability into your fall activities, check out this helpful article: Ways to Be Sustainable This Fall from Move For Hunger.