By Lenny Balston, 30 Nov 2020
Stuck for inspiration for your ethically minded fella this Christmas?
In this most unusual of Christmas’s with tiers (and probably a few tears) we reckon that it’s got to be all about comfort, sustainable-style!
So get inspired with this collection of sustainable and ethically made bamboo socks, vegan shoes, slippers crafted from recycled bottles, belts made from reclaimed fire hoses, solar knit jumpers, organic cotton t-shirts, coats and jackets, and most importantly, loungewear.
Hugs and love from the Baobab bunch.
Prices correct at time of publication.
Peace!
£35.00
A cool vegan SIGN OF THE TIMES tee with the legendary peace logo. It's created with sustainable organic cotton and it's also available in white.
Organic cotton scarf
£50.00
The warm colours in this organic cotton and Tencel scarf, will brighten up even the dullest day.
Organic cotton jersey blazer
£69.95
This indigo blazer is made from 100% organic cotton. Wear over a tee for an effortlessly cool style.
Rucksack created with recycled plastic
£140.00
This Fraser rucksack from Millican has a 25L capacity and is made from recycled polyester and cotton. With it's built-in laptop sleeve, storage compartments and reflective strip it's perfect for commuting. Millican bags have a 'good for life guarantee', so if your bag fails you in any way during normal use, they will offer to repair it, replace it or refund you. This bag is available in graphite, slate, moss and tarn.
Breathable festive bamboo socks
£5.95
Somehow Christmas does not seem complete without cosy socks. These festive pillarbox red socks are naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. They've been made with bamboo, organic cotton and recycled polyester. They're also available in grey and olive.
Organic cotton tee
£25.99
Make a statement with this 'keep it simple' t-shirt, made from 100% organic cotton.
Recycled plastic slippers
£34.95
These eco-friendly, vegan slippers in black and burgundy have been handcrafted using recycled plastic bottles, along with sustainably sourced natural rubber for the sole. Each slipper is made from at least 2 recycled bottles.
Fab black merino wool jumper
£95.00
Keep warm in the Glitch jumper from Komodo. It's created from cruelty free merino wool and knitted in a solar-powered knit factory.
Recycled vegan wash bag in sunset
£22.00
This PETA certified vegan wash bag is made from 100% recycled post consumer plastic waste. Each bag is made with four plastic bottles. It's also available in the colours; night, sky and ocean.
Organic cotton vegan pjs
£46.95
These Colin vegan pyjamas are made from super soft, sustainable certified organic cotton. The set includes a long sleeve v-neck top in navy with a chest pocket and striped green pyjama bottoms with an adjustable drawstring waist. It's also available in grey.
Merino wool beanie in koi red
£25.00
Stay warm in the Christophe beanie from Komodo fashion, available in koi red, warm sand and black. It's created from 100% merino wool which is fab for regulating body temperature. And it's made in a solar-powered knit factory.
Yeah! It's an organic cotton vegan loungewear bundle
£98.00
If you're planning to spend your lockdown Christmas in comfort, sweats and hoodies are the way to go. Wawwa have saved you some trouble and put it all in a neat loungewear bundle with some socks too. The sweatpants and hoodie are both made from 100% organic cotton. Wawwa will also donate a pair of socks for every pair sold. This bundle is also available in black, rust and natural.
Red vegan sneakers for Star Wars fans
£25.00 (was £59.00)
The X-Wing canvas sneakers from Po-zu are made with organic cotton canvas, with fair trade rubber soles and a rubber toe cap. It's also available in black.
Bamboo boxers
£13.95
Pants, the perennial Christmas stocking filler. These boxers in majolica blue are made from stretchy bamboo for optimal comfort. They're available in a choice of colours!
Recycled PET Parka
£150.00
The versatile Wilson vegan parka has an adjustable hood and waist. It's been created with a 100% recycled plastic outer and fleecy lining. You'll be doing your bit to keeping plastic out of the ocean.
Sustainably created travel wallet
£48.00
The lightweight and minimal Powell travel wallet, has enough room for your passport, boarding pass, cards and spare change. It's made with weatherproof Bionic® Canvas, 65% recycled and 30% stronger than regular canvas. Available in graphite, slate, moss, rust and tarn.
Recycled belt for life
£80.00
The Fire & Hide belt from Elvis & Kresse is made to last for life. It's been created from decommissioned fire-hose and leather rescued from Burberry. It's available in different colour combos with either a silver or antique brass buckle and matching eyelets.
Recycled acetate sunglasses
£85.00
These Pendo sunglasses in Khaki from Pala Eyewear have a high quality recycled acetate frame with 100% UVA/UVB protection. It is a thicker framed design with a high bridge and lifted brow line. Pala gives back to vision aid for every pair they sell. The Pendo sunglasses are also available in black, maple and sunset.
Recycled vegan hiking shoe
£160.00
The Magna Trail FG from Vivobarefoot is a high-performance, water-resistant, multi-terrain, vegan hiking shoe. Designed for unrestrained adventure from the concrete jungle to the toughest off-road terrains nature can throw at you.
Warm vegan jacket
£120.00
We love this cosy dusky cedar vegan jacket in a classic timeless style. It's made with organic cotton with a fleecy lining to keep warm in the cooler months. It's also available in black if you prefer to stick to neutral colours.
Sustainable bamboo socks
£24.90
Not keen on festive socks? How about a chess inspired sock gift set for fans of The Queen's Gambit. This gift set includes 4 different designs all made with a super soft bamboo blend. These sustainable socks are breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
Sustainable vegan sweatshirt
£60.00
This vegan sweatshirt is created with sustainable organic cotton. It's available in a range of colours including rust, black, sage and sand.
Indigo vegan organic cotton zip hoodie
£85.00
The Sydney organic cotton hoodie is made with 100% organic cotton. The midweight double brushed material makes this hoodie cosy and warm and it features a drawstring hood.