5 Brands for Wholesale Blank Jackets You Can Actually Feel Good About

If you’re on the hunt for blank jackets that don’t compromise yours or your organization’s environmental ethics, you should know that there are not many trusted sustainable apparel brands in America yet. But it’s getting there though. 

The Green Revolution in Blank Jacket Sourcing

Ironically, a good majority of American consumers have at least one sustainable apparel or accessory in their wardrobe. This highlights how important sustainable clothing has become in just a few years. People just care more now, and sustainability is about to be the new normal.

With Winter closing in, it’s time for retailers to stock up on outerwear and give the sustainability angle a shot. That’s where this blog can help, by listing 5 brands I’ve found great when it comes to sourcing blank jackets in bulk. You might be familiar with some of them, as they’ve made a mark in the market with their commitment to ethical production and environmental health. Their jacket offerings can convey your company’s stand on environmental responsibility and social consciousness.

#1. Outdoor Research

Starting with a brand that was just too refreshing for me to get to know. I bought a down jacket from them, which encouraged me to check them out in detail. The Seattle-based brand means it when they say they want to do their part to protect the planet. Their jackets look and feel amazing. The only catch is that the offerings are quite pricey. All I can say is they’ve done their outdoor research enough to nail how a down jacket should actually feel like outdoors. 

Highlights:

• Socially conscious
• Research-led and responsible manufacturing
• Made in USA
• Flawless quality
• High price

#2. Port Authority

Most of us who’ve had experience buying apparel wholesale in the United States might be familiar with Port Authority – a brand that’s been here for three decades now. Already reputed for consistent quality in corporate apparel solutions, the brand recently took the sustainability route and has been making a few mighty fine blank jackets. They launched a lineup called the C-FREE series featuring quarter-zips, full-zips, polos, jackets, and more. Their C-FREE offerings are made of recycled fabric, with the brand also measuring the carbon footprint of the styles in order to remove an equivalent amount of emission elsewhere. Great initiative in my opinion. Their C-FREE blank jackets are top quality and reasonably priced.

Highlights:

• Made of recycled fabrics
• Certified carbon neutral
• Jackets & softshells with low-pill finish
• Superb quality
• Reasonable pricing

#3. Sport-Tek

This might sound like an odd recommendation considering Sport-Tek is all about performance apparel. But that’s exactly why their blank travel jackets are worth checking out. Their travel jackets are made of 100% recycled polyester. If you are looking for a budget-friendly blank jacket with a few convenient fabric features, check out Sport-Tek ST800. I own one and I love wearing it. Knowing that it’s sustainable makes this a great buy for budding retailers.

Highlights:

• The ST800 Travel Jacket
• Made of 100% recycled polyester
• Limited color options
• Surprisingly low pricing for such level of quality
• Easy to customize

#4. Marmot

Rooted in outdoor adventure, Marmot has been a big name in outdoor performance clothing for close to 50 years now. I believe they survived this long due to their focus on innovation, which also put them in the right track in producing performance-focused apparel ethically. Marmot not only ensures humane working conditions but also advocates for them. The brand also focuses on increasing conservation and reducing carbon footprint. Their jacket manufacturing reflects a profound respect for environmental preservation.

Highlights:

• Very serious about sustainability
• Technically awesome and innovative products
• Engineered for outdoor performance
• Mid to high end pricing
• Customizable

#5. Tentree

You could say Tentree is a movement more than a brand. They breathe eco-friendliness in almost every way. Tentree diverts thousands of tonnes of trash from the apparel industry, conserves resources, and plants trees for every item purchased from them. They are fixated on a goal to plant 1 billion trees by 2030, and I was surprised to know that they’ve planted well over 100 million trees as of now. You might have guessed by now that they are pricey. But the jackets are worth every penny. You look good and feel good knowing that this purchase is now growing as a tree somewhere. I am waiting for one of their seasonal sales to get jackets at big discounts.

Highlights:

• Encourages customers to go eco-friendly
• Meets the best standards of social and environmental impact
• Part of the Restorative Coalition – a collective of forward-thinking companies
• Amazing quality jackets
• High price

Your Choices Matter

Choosing the right wholesale blank jacket is not another decision anymore. Consider it to be a part of a movement that quite a lot of American businesses are embracing every day. Support brands that prioritize our planet’s health, respect worker rights, and push the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing so you can proudly claim to be a contributor.

These brands demonstrate that performance, style, and environmental responsibility can coexist beautifully. Don’t you think we should vote for these kinds of companies? In a few years from now, the sustainability choice is going to make all the difference.

Stay green, stay awesome!