Sustainable Fashion Companies in Cape Town

Soft, stylish and sustainable fashion founded by Anke Scheffel in Cape Town, where you can just be YOU, everyday. Using natural fabrics and local production.

Ethical women's apparel brand founded by Emma Longden in 2009, blending bohemian chic and urban sophistication. All pieces made locally in Cape Town using only natural fabrics.

Alternative slow fashion brand founded in 2020, creating gender-fluid clothing from deadstock fabrics. Also hosts The Candor Market - a uniquely curated celebration of local creators and artisans.

Full-service apparel manufacturer established in a lovingly restored 107-year-old factory in Salt River. Produces premium quality blank t-shirts, hoodies, and sweaters using ring spun cotton, with ethical manufacturing practices and fair labor policies.

Family-run brand founded by the Mbiola siblings, combining art and fashion to create wearable art. Fuata Moyo means 'to follow your heART' in Swahili. Celebrating African heritage through hand-painted customized garments, upcycled clothing, and bespoke tailoring.

Multi-brand online fashion store founded by Danell, showcasing talented local South African designers with unique, handpicked pieces that celebrate the fusion of urban culture and coastal life. Supporting niche brands creating extraordinary fashion that isn't mass-produced.

Multifaceted space for South African creatives founded by Keith Henning and Jody Paulsen, housing up to 40 artists alongside its own label. Encompasses fashion, artworks, publications, accessories, homeware, ceramics, and furniture with mentorship programs and brand development initiatives.

Cape Town-based clothing brand and boutique rooted in timeless design, refined simplicity, and responsible production. Founded by Chris Hoffman and Kirstin Sham, creating a platform for local South African designers and artisans in the charming coastal town of Kalk Bay.

Founded by Paige, Hanger Consignments is Cape Town's premier pre-loved fashion boutique offering high-quality women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. With motto 'Re-USE Re-WEAR Re-LOVE', helping customers elevate their wardrobes sustainably while transforming closets into cash through hassle-free consignment.

Premier women's fashion boutique founded by Francisca Herloff-Petersen, specializing in natural and sustainable fashion from African designers. Curating a diverse collection from South Africa, Mauritius, Rwanda, and Kenya, bringing joy through styling of clothing and accessories with worldwide shipping.

Cape Town-based locally manufactured ladies fashion label founded by sisters Nicole Jean Hustler and Jocelyn Hustler. Creating thoughtfully considered, timeless everyday wear with slow fashion principles, using natural fabrics and upcycling all fabric waste into new styles and packaging bags.

Authentic Cape Town-based slow fashion brand founded in 2020, weaving the tapestry of South African culture, the untamed bush, and natural beauty into clothing. Creating small niche batches of handmade garments using locally sourced surplus fabrics from large-scale productions, with worldwide shipping.

Founded in 2016, Genesis Style emerged from a divine calling to empower women not just through clothing but through the transformative power of faith. Inspired by the biblical story of Genesis and the redemptive love of Jesus Christ, the brand creates elegant, modest fashion that uplifts and inspires women across cultures.

Lukhanyo Mdingi’s eponymous label is an ever-evolving emergence of consideration, community and timeless design. Born out of Cape Town, South Africa in 2015, the brand focuses on ethical fashion, preservation of craftsmanship, and cross-cultural collaborations with African artisans.

We’re here to celebrate the power of timeless, sustainable fashion, one handcrafted piece at a time. Shika Afrika blends African heritage with contemporary Western fashion, creating ethical, handcrafted garments that empower women and promote sustainability.

Cotton Girls is a family-run business based in the heart of Cape Town, dedicated to making unique, comfy cotton garments. Originally named Skandinavian Knitwear, it started in the early 1990s at Greenmarket Square and has grown to supply local and international customers with high-quality cotton knitwear.

Premium cotton essentials crafted in Cape Town for modern life. We believe in natural fabrics that work with your body, local manufacturing that supports our community, and uncompromising quality that lasts.

At Me&B, we create limited-run collections that align with current trends, offering customers fresh, thoughtfully designed pieces while reducing waste and staying relevant.

The Local Edit is a curated online marketplace featuring premium, handmade items from South African designers and makers, emphasizing craftsmanship, authenticity, and sustainable shopping in categories like fashion, homeware, and beauty.

Established in 1996, Hemporium has been pioneering sustainable, eco-conscious fashion in South Africa, promoting the environmental benefits of hemp through clothing, accessories, textiles, and cosmetics made from natural and organic materials.