9 Organic Cotton Leggings Made for Comfort

Organic cotton leggings do exist and you actually have a lot of options! Here are 9 brands that sell organic cotton leggings for your lounging needs.

This post was updated on March 24, 2022.

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Leggings are a staple of stay-at-home moms, work-from-home women, and college girls… basically everyone.

But leggings are often made with synthetic fabrics or conventional cotton that aren’t good for your body or the environment. Would you believe me if I told you there are better options for running around town than your expensive Lululemon leggings?

Yes, there are! I’m talking about sustainable leggings made with organic cotton. They’re good for you and good for the environment.

And no, these aren’t your grandmother’s leggings! The ones on the market now are trendy, fashionable, and come in a variety of colors.

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Is Organic Cotton Really Better?

Yes, organic cotton really is better than conventional cotton for a variety of reasons:

• It’s safer for your body because it’s grown without harmful pesticides that can irritate your skin and cause other health problems.
• It’s safer for the planet because it’s grown without toxic pesticides that can contaminate the soil, air, and water, as well as harm birds, fish, and other animals.
• Organic cotton farming without the use of toxic pesticides is safer for the people who produce the crops, too. 
• Organic farming reduces the use of water and non-renewable energy compared to conventional farming.

Are Cotton Leggings Good for Workouts?

Cotton leggings, organic or not, aren’t the best choice for your sweatiest workouts. Cotton absorbs sweat, which means your clothes are going to be wet, sticky, and show moisture in places where you probably don’t want it showing.

So for your sweaty workouts, look for leggings made from recycled materials like ones from tentree, Girlfriend Collective, Summersalt, and Wolven. Take off your sweaty leggings as soon as possible and wash them in a Guppyfriend Washing Bag to reduce microplastic shedding. (Buy the Guppyfriend from Earth Hero and use the code KARENH10 to save 10 percent on your order.)

What To Look For in Organic Cotton Leggings

When I talk about how to buy sustainable leggings, I’m not talking about fit and fashion because that’s unique to each individual. Here are some other things you need to think about when you shop for organic cotton leggings.

Buy Only What You Need

I don’t care how sustainable your clothes are, if you buy too much that you don’t wear, you’re being wasteful. Buy high-quality leggings that you’re actually going to wear, and don’t buy activewear if you don’t really need it. Take a minimal approach to your clothing, which is nicer on your wallet and the environment.

Review the Company’s Return Policy and Shipping Info

Always, always read the company’s return policy and shipping info before you buy anything. Some companies accept returns on sale items, while others don’t. And some brands, like Indigo Luna, are based in Australia so shipping to the United States is not cheap.

Stretch

Most organic cotton leggings are not 100 percent cotton because they need some sort of stretch to maintain their shape. So unfortunately, there will still be some synthetic material in most organic cotton leggings.

Non Toxic Dyes

Many brands use low impact dyes, which are synthetic. While not natural, low-impact dyes are eco-friendly because they do not contain toxic chemicals and require less water. They also perform better because they fade less faster than natural dyes.

9 Organic Cotton Leggings That’ll Keep You Comfy

1. Pact Apparel

Pact offers various styles and colors of leggings, including these high-waisted organic cotton leggings with pockets. Pact’s leggings are made with GOTS-certified cotton and are Fair Trade certified.

Use the code KAREN20 for 20 percent off your first purchase at wearpact.com.

2. MATE

MATE is made sustainably in Los Angeles with non-toxic, natural, and organic materials.

MOVE by MATE is the brand’s activewear line consisting of the Organic Stretch Legging, Organic Stretch Sports Bra, and Organic Stretch Biker Short.

MATE is size inclusive and offers sizing from XS-3X.

3. Groceries Apparel

Groceries Apparel is an eco-friendly apparel brand based in Los Angeles. The brand’s products are manufactured in its own factory with organic fabric and non toxic dyes. All organic cotton is GOTS-certified.

4. WVN

WVN (formerly Synergy Organic Clothing) produces sustainable and GOTS certified organic clothing. Synergy is a Certified B Corporation and produces its clothing in a Fair Trade Certified factory.

5. Indigo Luna

Indigo Luna is an Australian-based brand that makes ethically and sustainable yogawear, swimwear, and linen. Their Ananda Legging is made with GOTS-certified organic cotton and hand dyed with low-impact dyes.

Indigo Luna is size inclusive with sizing from XXS-3X.

6. Pansy

Pansy makes organic cotton leggings from organic cotton grown in the USA and spandex sourced from recycled PET plastic.

Pansy is size inclusive with sizing from XS-4X.

7. Yoga Hyde

Yoga Hyde is an eco-friendly activewear company based in Marin County, Calif., and produced in Los Angeles. Its organic cotton is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and dyed with the environmentally sustainable bluesign system.

8. Soul Flower

Soul Flower‘s organic cotton leggings are made in the USA with GOTS-certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes.

Soul Flower has a lot of fun leggings in different styles with hippie-inspired prints. Check out their organic cotton bras, bralettes, and crop tops, too!

9. Maggie’s Organics

Maggie’s Organics leggings are made with fiber grown by cooperative organic farmers in Peru or India. The cotton is spun, knit, dyed, cut and sewn at family-run facilities in Peru or India, all certified to GOTS standards. It uses low-impact dyes to color the garments.

Need some more socks? Maggie’s Organics is probably best known for its organic cotton and wool socks.

Final Thoughts on Buying Organic Cotton Leggings

Give your body a break from synthetic materials and wear organic cotton leggings for your casual, everyday pants.

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This post is about brands that sell organic cotton leggings.