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Check out the 10 winners of our award for the best natural dog clothing brands — as voted by our readers!
Updated Nov. 14 2024, 12:00 p.m. ET
Whether your dog needs protection from the cold, rain, or snow, feels cozier with a sweater on, or just likes dressing up, there are so many brands making natural and eco-friendly dog clothes these days. Here are some of the best natural dog clothing brands, making everything from raincoats and parkas to sweaters and bandanas.
The 10 winners of this Green Matters Approved contest are listed below. Read more about our Green Matters Approved contests here.
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Colette et Gastón
Colette et Gastón caters to dogs with skin allergies and sensitivities by making dog clothes out of soft and skin-friendly materials. The brand makes clothing in a wide range of sizes, primarily from organic cotton, as well as sweat velour and wool (meaning some products aren't vegan). Items include raincoats, scarves, shirts, and even a handmade, crocheted, cotton doggy dress. Colette et Gastón makes all items in-house to ensure quality, and has certifications including GOTS certified, Fair Trade, Oeko-Tex, and Responsible Alpaca Standard Certification.
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Snoot Style
Snoot Style makes outerwear for dogs in a wide variety of styles, including raincoats, fleece jackets, jumpers, and doggy towels, all of which are made from recycled materials and GOTS-certified organic cotton. All garments are designed to last, and available in a wide range of sizes. Snoot Style also donates 10 percent of profits to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Beana
Finnish pet apparel brand Beana makes over 90 percent of its products from recycled materials, including polyester and cotton. Products include reflective vests, winter coats, and raincoats. All Beana products are made in the EU by manufacturers that have sustainability certifications, all packaging is plastic-free, and the brand donates 5 percent of profits to causes protecting the environment and animals.
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Fetch The Sun
California-based Fetch The Sun specializes in matching apparel for adventurous dogs and their humans. We're fans of the family-owned and operated brand's collection of eco-friendly dog and human shirts, all made from organic cotton. Fetch The Sun also uses recycled polyester in some of its products, donates a portion of each sale to animal rescue organizations, and promises that its manufacturing partners adhere to ethical, safe, and environmentally-friendly production practices.
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Kizzou
Kizzou specializes in coats for dogs, including a unique option to order a custom fit doggy jacket based on your pup's measurements. Products are composed of recycled, upcycled, and nontoxic materials, and they're handmade in New York City by fair-paid women who also work on Broadway. The company also makes its clothing in small batches, and any overstock is donated to local animal shelters.
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Barc London
Barc London specializes in designer goods for companion animals, including high quality doggy outerwear in seven sizes. A few of the company's offerings are made with sustainable materials: The reversible puffer jackets are filled with recycled stuffing and padding; the raincoats are made with 100 percent recycled PU; and there are dog collars and leashes composed of vegan leather. The company also has a collaboration that benefits Thai rescue group Jai Dog Rescue.
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Kali Dogwear
Kali Dogwear, which is based in Bali, Indonesia, has a small but mighty collection of fashionable dog accessories. The company's bandanas, available in four sizes and four patterns, are all composed of cotton. Kali Dogwear also makes a raincoat out recycled plastic bottles, and leashes from coconut yarn and recycled yarn that would have otherwise gone to waste. Tailors make the products locally in Bali, under the direct supervision of the Kali Dogwear team.
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Love Thy Beast
Love Thy Beast outfits dogs with jackets, snowsuits, hoodies, tees, hats, bandanas, bow ties, and more, all designed for pups living in big cities. Many of the garments are hand dyed in New York City, bow ties are handcrafted in Portland, Ore., and sweaters are made by craftswomen in Nepal using fair trade practices (though the sweaters are made from wool). Love Thy Beast's garments come in a wide range of sizes to cater to all dogs, and the company also has two boutiques in New York.
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Ruffwear
Ruffwear specializes in outdoor gear for dogs, with products including puffer coats, life jackets, cooling vests, high visibility jackets, and a natural fiber sweatshirt (made from hemp and cotton). The company has a number of sustainability initiatives: The company uses bluesign approved materials; there are various practices to reduce waste in manufacturing; and all products are PFAS-free. Additionally, Ruffwear only works with suppliers who comply with the brand's manufacturing code of conduct, which promotes fair labor practices.
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The Painter's Wife
The Painter's Wife's Cottonwear Collection, which is all made from organic cotton, includes doggy bodysuits, T-shirts, and sweatshirts, available in a variety of sizes and fun colors. The brand also makes outerwear from GRS-certified recycled polyester. The Painter's Wife manufactures nearly all of its products in Galicia, which is where the company is based, and the company has a project called GREEN PAW, which guides the company in environmental sustainability and more.
All Green Matters Approved nominees are chosen by the Green Matters editorial team, and winners are chosen based on reader votes. Readers can vote for each category once a day. To learn more, read our terms and conditions.