Why Eco-friendly Fall Apparel is a Must for Your Brand
As the leaves change and temperatures drop, there’s no better time for tech companies, colleges, universities, and non-profits to invest in sustainable fall apparel that speaks to their brand values. Custom-branded eco-friendly apparel offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with sustainability, while providing stylish, functional gifts or swag that people will actually use and appreciate. Whether for employee uniforms, customer gifts, or promotional giveaways, choosing eco-friendly options helps reduce waste and promote a more conscious brand image.
From branded clothing made from recycled or sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes to high-end retail brands like Adidas, Nike, OGIO, and Cotopaxi, Eco Promotional Products (EPP) has a wide selection of customizable apparel that’s good for people and the planet. Not only does it showcase your values, but it also turns every wearer into a walking ambassador for your brand during the busiest (and most visible) season of the year.
Top Sustainable Fall Apparel Recommendations
Here are some top fall apparel recommendations EPP ensures will keep people warm, stylish, and sustainable during the cooler months:
Beanies are perfect for keeping warm while promoting a brand. Custom embroider brand logos on sustainable beanies made from recycled materials, renewable cotton, or made in the USA. Available in cuffed and uncuffed styles, they’re versatile and trendy and sure to be worn as the temperatures drop.
Featuring a timeless cuffed design, soft hand feel, and durable double-layer knit, this 100% recycled beanie is perfect for everyday wear. Each 12” beanie is crafted using yarn made from two recycled plastic bottles and is GRS Certified for its genuine recycled content. With product traceability via QR code and production in a facility audited by BSCI/SMETA for ethical standards, this eco-friendly beanie is a smart, responsible choice for conscious branding.
Sustainable 12" Knit Beanie | 100% Recycled
This fall, keep warm while making a meaningful impact with custom recycled promotional jackets made from recycled plastic bottles, ethically crafted in a B Corp, women-owned factory. Thoughtfully designed for both comfort and sustainability, these jackets not only reduce plastic waste but also give back: through a partnership with 1% for the Planet, 1% of every sale is donated to environmental nonprofits. Perfect for chilly autumn days, they’re a stylish way to show your brand’s commitment to people and the planet.
Available in both men’s and women’s fits, this custom eco-friendly recycled stretch jacket combines timeless tailoring with serious comfort, made with 100% sustainable materials crafted from bluesign® APPROVED fabric, including 21 GRS Certified post-consumer plastic water bottles. The 4-way stretch lets you move freely from desk to dinner, while snap cuffs, a convertible collar, and hidden hand pockets bring both function and flair.
Men's Tailored Recycled Stretch Jacket
Opt for a recycled jacket that blends sporty style with serious comfort, crafted with 93% recycled materials, including 24 GRS certified post-consumer plastic bottles. Features include a tailored three-piece scuba hood, reflective trim for visibility, zippered hand pockets, raglan sleeves, thumbholes, and three durable zipper pulls. Available in both men’s and women’s cuts.
Women's Recycled Performance Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie Jacket
Soft, warm, and universally loved, sustainable crewneck and hoodie sweatshirts made from recycled or renewable materials offer everyday comfort while keeping your brand front and center. Choose a classic crewneck or add extra comfort with a hood with branding opportunities on the front, back, and sleeves. Their casual, unisex fit makes them a crowd-pleaser across teams, clients, or event attendees, and they’re perfect for layering during cooler months.
Wrap your brand in purpose with Recover’s custom-branded unisex recycled fleece hooded sweatshirt, an eco-conscious essential made from 100% recycled materials. Unique, dye-free colors are created from upcycled cotton scraps, using 99% less water than conventional dyeing methods. Each hoodie includes a natural hangtag highlighting its environmental story. OEKO-TEX® and Fair Labor Association certified, and fully recyclable through Recover’s 360° Closed Loop program, this hoodie is a powerful statement of sustainability. Plus, Recover donates 1% of annual revenue to For The Planet, making your brand’s impact go even further.
Unisex Recycled Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt
Hanes unisex ultimate cotton® crewneck sweatshirt is an ultra-versatile pullover made from heavyweight, cotton-rich fleece featuring a smooth, patented anti-pill finish for long-lasting wear. With a 100% cotton face and PrintPro®XP fleece designed for high-stitch density and durability, this sweatshirt is perfect for layering or wearing alone. Proudly produced in a facility powered by at least 50% renewable energy, it's a sustainable choice for your branded apparel.
Unisex Ultimate Cotton® Crewneck Sweatshirt | 10 oz
Quarter and half-zip pullovers are the ideal fall apparel choice for professionals in education, consulting, tech, and nonprofit industries, thanks to their blend of comfort, professionalism, and versatility. They provide lightweight warmth for fluctuating fall temperatures, layer easily, and offer a polished look that works across classrooms, client meetings, offices, and outdoor events. When made from eco-friendly materials, they also reinforce a commitment to sustainability, making them ideal for team uniforms, branded swag, or thoughtful gifts that align with organizational values.
The OGIO® women’s transcend quarter-zip is the perfect blend of polish, performance, and sustainability, made from a luxurious 9.1-ounce, 50/44/6 rayon/recycled poly/spandex double-knit fleece. Details like a shawl collar, drop shoulders, bloused sleeves, and banded cuffs and hem create a refined, modern silhouette, while the reverse coil zipper with a debossed silver O icon pull adds a sleek touch. Finished with an embroidered OGIO logo and a tag-free heat transfer label, this custom half-zip makes a thoughtful, stylish statement for organizations that value both performance and the planet.
OGIO® Women’s Transcend Quarter-Zip
Made from 100% recycled polyester fleece, featuring a zip-through collar, exposed contrast-trim zipper, and elastic binding at the cuffs and hem, the Cotopaxi® Amado Half-Zip Fleece combines vibrant colorblocking, lightweight warmth, and eco-conscious design, making it a standout piece for sustainable promotions. Perfect over a tee or layered under a jacket, it delivers all-day comfort with a lighter environmental footprint. Plus, 1% of revenue from this fleece supports poverty alleviation and community development initiatives.
Cotopaxi® Amado Half-Zip Recycled Fleece
A sustainable vest jacket is a versatile and budget-friendly option for custom-branded promotional apparel, especially in the fall. Its sleeveless design makes it perfect for layering over shirts or hoodies, offering just the right amount of warmth for transitional weather without the bulk of a full jacket. Ideal for a wide range of industries and outdoor events, it provides a clean, professional look while maximizing comfort and mobility. When made from recycled or eco-conscious materials, it also aligns your brand with sustainability, making it a smart, cost-effective way to promote your values and keep your team or audience looking sharp.
Choose warmth with a purpose with a carbon free recycled full zip fleece vest, a sustainable layering essential designed for easy comfort and a lighter environmental impact. Made from 100% recycled polyester fleece with a low-pill finish, this eco-conscious vest is part of the ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program, with its carbon footprint measured and offset through ClimeCo’s verified carbon reduction projects. Ideal for custom branding in industries like renewable energy, outdoor and environmental services, corporate sustainability programs, education, tech, transportation, and nonprofit organizations, this recycled fleece vest helps showcase your brand’s commitment to climate-conscious choices.
Women's Carbon Free Recycled Full Zip Fleece Vest | 8.3 oz
Carbon Free Recycled Full Zip Fleece Vest | 8.3 oz
Eco-friendly custom-branded sweatpants and joggers are essential for eco-conscious brands heading into the cooler months. As consumers seek out warmth and comfort, offering sustainably made loungewear allows your brand to meet seasonal needs while staying true to your environmental values. Crafted from responsibly sourced materials and produced with reduced environmental impact, these cozy staples not only promote your brand but also reflect your commitment to a greener future.
Hanes EcoSmart ® collection includes unisex sweatpants that combine everyday comfort with sustainable design, made from a 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester, with cotton sourced directly from American farms. These pocket-free sweatpants offer a clean, streamlined look and are crafted with patented low-pill, high-stitch density PrintPro® XP fleece for durability and softness that lasts. Details like the four-needle elastic waistband, internal white drawcord, double-needle elastic cuffs, and differentiating front and back rise ensure a secure and comfortable fit. Manufactured in a facility powered by at least 50% renewable energy, they’re a responsible choice for eco-conscious brands.
Hanes Unisex EcoSmart® Sweatpants
Lightweight yet warm enough for cooler days, custom eco-friendly long sleeve t-shirts are perfect for layering or wearing alone, making them a go-to piece for employees, clients, or event attendees. Its universal fit and casual style appeal to a broad audience, while the use of eco-friendly materials reinforces a brand’s commitment to sustainability. Affordable, practical, and easy to customize, promotional tees are a smart way to keep your brand visible while supporting the planet.
Trending styles this fall include heavyweight and garment-dyed apparel. This Unisex garment-dyed long sleeve tee is an eco-friendly essential made from 6.5-ounce 100% ring-spun cotton with cotton thread for optimal dye absorption. Garment-dyed for a unique, lived-in look, each piece is one-of-a-kind, with natural shade variations. Designed for comfort and versatility, it features a relaxed fit, and its dense weave resists shrinkage and torquing, while the ultra-premium dry hand-feel and curated selection of 12 colors make it a standout sustainable promotional choice.
Unisex Heavyweight Garment-Dyed Long Sleeve Tee
The unisex recycled long sleeve t-shirt by Recover is a premium eco-conscious essential that blends comfort, performance, and purpose. Made from 100% recycled materials, this 4.4-ounce long sleeve tee features a retail fit, double-needle stitching, ribbed-knit neckline and cuffs, and shoulder-to-shoulder taping for long-lasting wear. Uniquely colored without dyes or additives, its vibrant shades come from upcycled cotton scraps, conserving 99% more water than conventional dyeing processes, and supports a circular economy and is fully recyclable through Recover’s 360° Closed Loop program. A natural hangtag highlights its environmental impact.
Unisex Recycled Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Shop Eco-friendly Promotional Apparel
For corporate offices, hospitality groups, and event planners looking to enhance their brand image and connect with eco-conscious audiences, investing in sustainable fall apparel is an excellent step forward.
EPP provides high-quality and stylish picks for brands to elevate their sustainable efforts, bringing value to consumers and employees alike. Take the next step. Explore more eco-friendly options on EPP’s website. Don’t see something you are looking for? Our online store is just the beginning. We offer a broader selection of eco-friendly promotional apparel than what’s listed on our website, including retail brands and fully customizable items. Not sure what you're looking for? Our dedicated sales team is here to help you find the perfect eco-conscious solution tailored to your budget, brand, and corporate social responsibility goals.
By choosing branded apparel with sustainable advantages, businesses promote a better future while promoting their brand, one garment at a time.
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