Organic clothing for kids who are older than toddlers - (good luck!)
It’s easy to find organic baby clothing, and somewhat easy to find adult organic clothing. Kids past the toddler stage are more difficult. Maybe it doesn’t sell well, or maybe parents feel like only babies need protection from chemicals in traditional fabrics, or maybe it’s just that the Hannah Montana obsessed generation will only buy organic if she does. I have no clue.
In any case, here are some ideas…
Garden Kids - small selection for eight years and under.
Earth Creations - organic tees
Downbound - Vegan, organic, Fair Trade, adult sizes only but in down to earth styles and smaller sizes that will appeal to teens.
Patagonia - selection of tees, some pants, sweats.
Kid Bean - decent collection - even some school uniforms.
Apparel of the Earth - teen - adult - baby friendly. No elementary kid sizes.
LAPSAKY Organic Cotton Baby and Children’s Clothing - up to age eight.
Earth Wear Organics - a complicated site to maneuver through, but does carry kid sizes.
Ohgeez - baby to size 10. Whew. Finally something for nine year olds.
Mission Playground - a kids section with good tops, but no bottoms.
Eco Sprouts - sizes up to 12! A decent selection, but babies still dominate.
The 411:
It appears that most clothing companies believe that families are made up entirely of babies and adults; with a couple of teens thrown in for good measure. It’s pretty lame. But, unless parents complain, nothing much will happen. Not enough people buy organic clothing.
There are other options. I have a 7 year old, so I’ll check out sites for small adult or tiny teen sizes - which works for shirts but not pants. Also, I’ll look at plain old stores online (or in person) because while some don’t advertise it, you can find organic kids clothing at these places, it just takes more time to look, because they also sell traditional fabrics.
Another option is to look at local head shops and eco-shops in your town. You can visit many a good hippie store and find goods for kids.
I’ll do an eco-friendly shoes for kids post soon to go along with this. We can’t have kids running around barefoot all the time.
Tags: eco fashions for kids, eco kids, eco-kid fashion, green kid clothing, Organic Clothing, organic kids clothing
5 opinions for Organic clothing for kids who are older than toddlers - (good luck!)
Hil
Apr 28, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Thanks for the post, Jennifer. I had looked around a few weeks ago for the kids’ spring outfits. Strat wanted capri leggings, and I was really surprised that there were so few for sale (and the ones for sale were $28!!)
I’ll definitely give these a look see. ;)
Brenna
Apr 28, 2008 at 7:02 pm
What about Kate Quinn Organics? They have sizes up to 8 years.
Fig Organics has sizes up to 8 years as well.
Hanna Andersson has sizes to the teens in their organics.
I know there are smaller brands as well…
Jennifer
Apr 28, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Hey Brenna, I knew about KQ, and some more - but I decided to quit posting companies that go to 8 and offer adult, but leave out 9-tweens. It gets old. Haven’t heard of Fig though, and had no clue that HA even had organics thanks for the heads up :)
@Hil most organic clothing is going to be more expensive though, even on sale, until it becomes mainstream. Sad but true. I look a lot though. If I see a sale I’ll try to post it from now on. & Let you know.
Maria
Apr 29, 2008 at 9:38 am
I have sizes up to 6 years if thats any help.
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