The hippest guys these days are the ones who wear clothes that don't just look good, they're good for the planet. Whether it's a soft bamboo tee, a structured pair of organic cotton pants or a men's Patagonia fleece made from recycled polyester, you don't have to choose between style and sustainability for great clothes. Worried covering your arms and legs will cost you an arm and a leg? Eco-friendly men's clothing is often the same price as the stuff you'd normally buy, with organic cotton t-shirts starting at less than $10. You'll find all the usual suspects here, like men's Patagonia outdoor wear, but also some offerings from brands about to become fast favorites, like Holden. Even Nike's in on the action with organic cotton and recycled cotton t-shirts, jackets and shorts. Ready to don something that does good? Scroll on.
Horny Toad Phuket Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men'sby Horny ToadHorny Toad Phuket Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's Oregano L. Careful how you pronounce the Horny Toad Men's Phuket Short-Sleeve Shirt; it could get you into trouble, unless you are actually in Phuket (Poo-ket), Thailand, where the only people who would probably understand your dirty mouth are other sweaty English-speakers. Horny Toad doesn't want you sweating like the rest of those backpackers, so they texturized the organic cotton material to provide natural air-flow ventilation. The texture also means that you don't have to worry about ironing this short-sleeve travel shirt.More
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Micro Puff Jacket - Men's Black L. Cold winds, snow, and misty mountain weather depletes your body of the heat that it generates. The Patagonia Men's Micro Puff Jacket features partially recycled insulation that warms your body's core, even when it's wet. Patagonia treated the lightweight jacket with durable water repellent so you can wear it on its own or, if the weather gets particularly nasty, under a shell. The Micro Puff is extremely compressible and comes in a stuff sack, so you can have it with you at all times.More
Patagonia Micro Puff Zip Vest - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Micro Puff Zip Vest - Men's Black L. Patagonia packed partially recycled synthetic insulation and weather protection into the lightweight Men's Micro Puff Vest. Wear the water-repellent Micro Puff as a wind blocker or mid-layer. If the Micro Puff Vest's warmth is too much, just stuff it into its interior stash pocket and put in your backpack. More
Patagonia Down Sweater - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Down Sweater - Men's Black S. Patagonia made the 10-ounce Men's Down Sweater for alpinists, ice climbers, and backcountry skiers who need insulation that weighs as little as possible. Although the Down Sweater weighs less than most fleece jackets, its 800-fill down insulation provides far more warmth. The ultralight DWR-coated 22D polyester shell protects the insulation from moisture. This Patagonia jacket packs so small that it fits in its own interior pocket, which makes it a great choice for climbs where pack size must remain minimal. More
Patagonia Down Sweater Vest - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Down Sweater Vest - Men's Black L. The lightweight Patagonia Men's Down Sweater Vest covers your core with lofty 800-fill down insulation to keep you toasty on an alpine climb or backcountry ski trip, or while you chill in base camp. Insulated hand pockets warm your fingers after you light the stove in -10F weather. Wear the wind-resistant Patagonia Sweater Vest as a top layer in cold, dry weather, or pull your shell over the top when a big storm moves in to soak everything. More
Patagonia Capilene 1 Graphic T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Capilene 1 Graphic T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's Aquatic Blue L. Patagonia used 100% recycled material to create the Men's Capilene 1 Graphic Short-Sleeve T-Shirt. This fast-wicking Patagonia shirt keeps you dry during hot-weather hikes and trail runs. After exerting, the Gladiodor natural odor control lets you wear the Capilene 1 Graphic tee to the smoothie bar.More
Patagonia Runshade T-Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Runshade T-Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's Aquatic Blue S. Pull on your Patagonia Men's Wickit Short-Sleeve T-Shirt and go for a trail run up Mount Si. This slim-fit tee has breathable four-way stretch panels for uninhibited motion on this steep Cascades trail. Just in the case Patagonia's name for this shirt isn't self-explanatory, we'll also mention that this tee wicks perspiration in order to keep you dry as you push your way to the top. Once out of the trees and at the summit, this 30-UPF-rated shirt blocks harmful UV rays. More
Patagonia Active Sport Boxer Brief - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Active Sport Boxer Brief - Men's Black L. The Patagonia Men's Active Sport Boxer Briefs should be the first step of your layering system when you go skiing, hiking, or climbing. Patagonia used open-weave polyester material in these form-fitting boxer briefs because it wicks moisture from your skin, breathes, and dries quickly. Forward-set, flat-sewn inseams ensure you don't get chafed inner thighs.More
Patagonia Gi II Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Gi II Pant - Men's Retro Khaki L. Travel is a little easier with the Patagonia Men's pull-on Gi II Pants. The elasticized waist and gusseted crotch are great for maxing out on a plane for 18 hours or striding down dusty roads between catching rides hitchhiking. A zippered rear pocket and hook-and-loop closure side pocket make sure you don't lose your valuables on the road. Patagonia made the Gi II pants from soft-but-tough Supplex nylon which dries out quickly and easily compacts in your backpack when you need to switch to shorts.More
Patagonia Gi II Zip-Off Pant - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Gi II Zip-Off Pant - Men's Retro Khaki S. Pull on the Patagonia Men's Gi II Zip-Off Pants, grab your daypack, and hit the road for a few weeks. Patagonia made these athletic-fit traveling and hiking pants with an elasticized waist and zip-off legs so you can save room and weight in your backpack by leaving your shorts at home. Leave the Gi II Zip-Off Pant's legs on while hitchhiking down the coast, and then take them off when you hit the beach in Baja. Patagonia's Supplex nylon twill dries quickly after splashing in the surf, and the zip-shut back pocket ensures you won't drop your passport.More
Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket - Men's Black L. The Patagonia Classic Retro-X Jacket is made for working under the hood of your truck or spending the night in a bivy. Patagonia made this jacket with a plush Synchilla Fozzie-the-Bear outer, a polyester mesh liner, and a windproof breathable membrane sandwiched in the middle. The Classic Retro-X Jacket packs a surprising amount of warmth for its light weight. The sooner you get this jacket, the sooner you'll be able to mat down the -inch Synchilla for its real Classic look.More
Patagonia Active Sport Brief - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Active Sport Brief - Men's Black L. Start your layering system right with the synthetic Patagonia Men's Active Sport Briefs. These polyester briefs wick moisture from your skin, dry quickly, and feel soft, whether you ski for the day or take on a burly mountain route. More
Patagonia Organic Cotton Boxer - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Organic Cotton Boxer - Men's Castaway S. Patagonia made the Men's Organic Cotton Boxers for everyday comfort. The organic cotton feels smooth and softens over time, and the elastic waistband holds the shorts in place. These Patagonia boxers sit low on the waist and are slim through the hips and thighs. The size medium have a four-inch inseam. More
Patagonia Bollocks Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Bollocks Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's Curtains/Forge Gray L. We can't help but wonder if Patagonia designers consulted the dictionary before naming their Men's Bollocks Short-Sleeve Shirt. If they did, then choosing to call this slim-fit shirt Bollocks was, well, ballsy. Regardless of its name, we don't doubt that you'll be comfy all summer long dressed in this organic cotton button-down shirt. More
Patagonia Fezzman Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Fezzman Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's Buddy/Cayenne S. Pack the Patagonia Men's Fezzman Short-Sleeve Shirt for your next trip to a warm locale. Patagonia made this slim-fit plaid shirt out of polyester and organic cotton so that it's durable, soft, and easy to care for, and also keeps you cool on a hot day. More
Patagonia Wool 3 Zip-Neck Long-Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Wool 3 Zip-Neck Long-Sleeve - Men's Black S. Start your layering system with the midweight Patagonia Men's Wool 3 Long-Sleeve Zip-Neck on cold days. If you're just going for a brisk evening run, wear it solo, and unzip the neck when you warm up. When the temp drops, slip the Patagonia Wool 3 Zip-Neck under a stretchy softshell for ice climbing, or wear it under a trim hard shell for the slopes in springtime. Patagonia keeps their already luxe New Zealand merino wool soft by treating it with an eco-wash instead of the chlorine shock treatment other manufacturers use. Wool fights odor naturally, and it insulates even when wet, so you can replace a few of your old stinky synthetic tops with one Wool 3 Zip-Neck. More
Patagonia Thrift Short - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Thrift Short - Men's Wineland/Alpaca Brown 28. Dress for summer in the Patagonia Men's Thrift Shorts. With seersucker fabric, these shorts embody hot days lounging by the country club pool with a drink in hand. The regular-fit Thrift Shorts also work for casual Fridays, walking the dog, and the beer patio. A zippered rear pocket holds ID and credit cards.More
Patagonia Custodian Short - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Custodian Short - Men's Bamboo 28. Whether you work in an office or at a marina, the rugged Patagonia Men's Custodian Shorts feel comfortable all day long. Patagonia didn't pre-wash these organic cotton shorts, so you get to break them in. The regular-fit Custodians feature a zippered fly topped with a button that has a flying fish insignia. More
Patagonia Wavefarer II Board Short - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Wavefarer II Board Short - Men's Black 30. City-bound or seaside, catching the ocean swell or surfing the sidewalk on your longboard, the Patagonia Men's Wavefarer II Board Short does it all in relaxed, comfortable style. This trunk's forward inseam at the crotch won't chafe as you paddle out, and its three-piece, mesh-lined waistband contours to your hip. The angled side pocket drains on its own and lies flat, and features a key clip for worry-free access to your bungalow. The Wavefarer II Board Short's low rise and relaxed fit look just as solid strolling to the stand for a post-session burrito.More
Patagonia Paddler Board Short - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Paddler Board Short - Men's Argyle/Chili 28. Chafing in the shorts is never a good thing. Thanks to a built-in liner and an inside-out hem seam, the Patagonia Men's Paddler Board Shorts won't create undercarriage carnage. The lightweight fabric and DWR coating on these Patagonia water shorts won't weigh you down on your kayaking adventures. The Paddler Board Short's zippered hip pocket self-drains so you won't end up with a pocket full of salt water on beach launches. More
Patagonia Light and Variable Surf Shorts - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Light and Variable Surf Shorts - Men's Alpaca Brown 28. It's super uncomfortable to have heavy, water-logged shorts on when you're out kayaking and surfing. That's why Patagonia made the Men's Light and Variable Surf Shorts. These lightweight board shorts won't absorb water and they have a 10-inch inseam so you can move without knee-chafing. Patagonia included a mesh stuff bag with the Light and Variables so you have a place to stash these boardies on week-long boating trips.More
Patagonia Rash Guard - Long Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rash Guard - Long Sleeve - Men's Black M. The Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeve Rash Guard provides 30+ ultraviolet protection factor, so you can spend the day on the water without your back turning red as a fire engine. This form-fitting rash guard's mock turtleneck covers you where you usually forget to put sunscreen. The long-sleeves give you a touch of warmth when the water's cold. Flat, out-of-the-way seams stop you from getting chafed, and a loop on the front hem lets you secure this top to your Patagonia board shorts. More
Patagonia Rash Guard - Short Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Rash Guard - Short Sleeve - Men's Black M. With 30+ ultraviolet protection factor, the Patagonia Men's Short-Sleeve Rash Guard lets you spend the day on the water without your back turning red as a baboon's bottom. This form-fitting rash guard includes a mock turtle to cover your neck. Flat, out-of-the-way seams prevent chafing, and a loop on the front hem lets you attach this top to your Patagonia board shorts. More
Patagonia A/C Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia A/C Shirt - Short Sleeve - Men's Frazer/Chalk Blue M. The Patagonia Men's A/C Short-Sleeve Shirt features a fine organic cotton weave that acts like air con for your skin when the weather's hot. This regular-fit shirt's collar won't curl in humid weather, and a straight hem with side vents looks good tucked in or left out. More
Patagonia Go-Fer Polo - Short-Sleeve - Men'sby PatagoniaPatagonia Go-Fer Polo - Short-Sleeve - Men's Fresh Clover M. The trim-fitting Patagonia Men's Go-Fer Shirt keeps you cool and comfortable as you session your buddy's slackline before you head to the local watering hole. This organic cotton and recycled polyester shirt also boasts sustainable style. The Go-Fer Shirt's off-the-shoulder seams make backpack straps feel like loving arms, and the moisture-wicking finish keeps you cool as you pedal to the pub. A quarter-length front zipper makes cooling off a cinch.More
Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a reduced impact on the environment. Organic production systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, reduce the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and build biologically diverse agriculture. Third-party certification organizations verify that organic producers use only methods and materials allowed in organic production.
Recycling is the reprocessing of old materials into new products, with the aims of preventing the waste of potentially useful materials, reducing the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy usage, reducing air (from incineration) and water (from landfilling) pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions as compared to virgin production.
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet and therefore highly sustainable. It is an incredibly versatile plant used for many everyday applications from flooring and wall paneling to paper and fabrics. Some of the processes through which Bamboo is turned from its raw form into usable products can have a negative environmental impact.