Brands like Everlane
Updated November 7, 2026
Everlane built its name on simple basics and on showing shoppers what its products cost to make. Its range mixes organic cotton, wool and cashmere with recycled polyester and other synthetics, so finding the natural fiber pieces means reading every label.
For a tee that lasts, look for 100% cotton jersey around 180 to 220 GSM, organic certification such as GOTS, and a pre-shrunk or garment-dyed finish so it keeps its size after the first wash.
The 20 brands below sell cotton T-shirts and basics and are listed in The Plain Thread directory. The green links go straight to their matching shop pages. Some of these brands also sell blends, so check the fiber content on each product.
Alpaca and vicuña knitwear for men and women across a range of price points.
Merino wool base layers and cotton outdoor clothing built for hiking, climbing, and running.
UK-made 100% organic cotton basics and activewear for men and women.
Australian Fair Trade certified organic cotton basics and footwear.
Fair Trade certified basics in organic Peruvian Pima cotton for men and women.
Compostable organic Supima cotton underwear and basics with minimal packaging.
Indian 100% organic cotton basics and casual clothing for men and women.
Sydney-made custom-fit organic cotton, hemp, and merino clothing for men and women.
Mongolian cashmere knitwear brand working directly with herder cooperatives.
Swedish-designed organic cotton underwear, t-shirts, and loungewear basics built for everyday comfort.
GOTS-certified organic cotton menswear basics, including t-shirts, trousers, and jackets designed in Denmark.
Colorful organic cotton socks and T-shirts designed in Switzerland and produced in Europe.
GOTS-certified organic cotton streetwear basics including tees, sweatshirts, trousers, and accessories, made in Europe.
Organic cotton boxers, socks, loungewear, and basics for men, made from GOTS-certified and recycled materials.
German casual and denim brand in organic cotton, linen, and wool for men, women, and kids.
High-end Danish basics in organic cotton, wool, wild silk, linen, and hemp — full natural fiber range.
Danish women's GOTS organic cotton basics.
Australian premium organic cotton basics for men and women.
B Corp women's clothing brand using natural and organic fibers, one of the UK's highest B Corp scorers.
Colorful, size-inclusive unisex organic cotton basics and casualwear, LA-made.
Common questions
Is Everlane all natural fiber?
No. Everlane sells organic cotton tees, wool and cashmere, and also outerwear and activewear made with recycled polyester, nylon and blends. Check the composition line on each product page.
What weight should a good cotton T-shirt be?
Lightweight tees run 120 to 150 GSM and feel thin. 180 to 220 GSM is a solid everyday weight that holds its shape. Heavyweight tees go past 250 GSM.
Does organic cotton feel different?
It comes from the same plant. Feel depends on fiber length, yarn and knit. Organic describes how the cotton was grown, and GOTS certification also covers dyes and processing.