Sustainable Clothing Done Right

The way we source and buy clothes matters- hence our newest obsession with some of the Best Sustainable Clothes on the market: Colorful Standard. We have always tried to seek out brands that focus on being Eco-Friendly (like here) and we have found the range of styles, colors, and standards from Colorful Standard are worth taking note of in 2021. Colorful Standard stands for many things, one of which is holding the fashion industry to a higher standard, which no longer risks the health of workers or of the environment.

Keeping things real-it shouldn’t be so difficult to make a sustainable choice. Hence the Colorful Standard brand centering around the fact that they don't care much for seasons or trends, instead, they create timeless and long-lasting products to avoid the downward spiral that is over-consumption.

While no clothing brand can be 100% sustainable, our crew dug the approach to do absolutely everything in ones power to make use of the materials from each and every product produced- that is why we were pumped to review this line of apparel!

INITAL IMPRESSIONS

One of the most asked questions is what materials Colorful Standard uses to make their products. Totally fair question to ask, and you can rest assured knowing that the crew from Colorful Standard only sources the best raw and organic materials.

It takes no time at all to pop over to either the online store/website or one of their Brick and Mortar stores to immediately notice the wide range of bright and large scale color choices in their lineup of shirts, hoodies, sweats, and other accessories. A color for literally ever mood, outing, event, or moment- the standard is for sure set high when it comes to choices here.

Our crew grabbed a hold a few staple pieces form the Colorful Standard Lineup:

• Unisex Hoodie

A sporty, regular fit unisex hoodie made from 100% organic cotton. The outside is densely knitted for a smooth feel and clean look while the inside is brushed for a soft and comfortable feel. Double-lined hood and kangaroo pocket on the front.

The color is garment-dyed into the fabric giving it a livelier look and long-lasting color fastness. Pre-washed, so it won’t shrink or twist despite how many times you wash it. Made to last in a sustainable manner at our factory in Barcelos, Portugal. Available in 45 stunning colors.

• Unisex Style
• 100% Organic Cotton
• Environmentally Friendly Dye - Oeko-Tex®
• PETA Approved Vegan
• Pre-washed
• Garment Dyed
• Anti-pilling
• 350g. Fabric Brushed On The Inside
• Made in Portugal

• Unisex Sweatpants
  

Unisex sweatpants made from 100% organic cotton. These pants are designed for comfort and style. They are the best kind of pants, just as comfortable as they are cool. The outside of the fabric is densely knitted for a smooth feel and clean look but brushed on the inside for a soft and comfortable feel.

The color is garment-dyed into the fabric giving it a livelier look and long-lasting color fastness. Pre-washed, so it won’t shrink or twist despite how many times you wash it. Made to last in a sustainable manner at our factory in Barcelos, Portugal. Available in 34 stunning colors.

• Unisex Style
• 100% organic cotton
• Environmentally Friendly Dye - Oeko-Tex®
• PETA Approved Vegan
• Pre-washed
• Garment Dyed
• Anti-pilling
• 350g. Fabric Brushed On The Inside
• Made in Portugal

Initial duuude Impression: Color options meets sustainability? Sign us up 2x!

TRYING THEM OUT

Initial go at the hoodie and sweats were a hit. But now the real test- how does the sustainable approach hold up against the elements? We wanted to explore the key focus points that we all want to know about: Construction, Material Quality, and Feel/Wearability.

Construction 

The Colorful Standard pieces are made from 100% Organic cotton, which means cotton that is grown without genetically modified seeds. Well that’s sounds nice. Oh, and it is. The overall quality of construction can maybe not be seen from far away but when we put it on, felt the seam lines and settled into the hoodie and sweats we could tell the difference in quality. We could “feel” the material that was made by hardworking people if that makes sense. The materials are also pre-washed and shrunk so the size you buy is the size you get.

• Construction Rating: 10/10

Material Quality

Material is sort of important wouldn’t you say? Well, Colorful Standard pieces are regionally made for carbon footprint reasons and also because of Portugal’s impeccable reputation in workmanship. Each piece is garment dyed after they have been cut and sewn to give the fabric an even better color retention and feel. We for sure had all the feels in these.

• Material Rating: 9/10

Feel/wearability 

Speaking of feels-How do you feel? We can’t hear you so we’ll tell you how we feel in these. How does $1million bucks sound? Yeah- we felt so good in these we didn’t want to get out of them. The hoodie is thicker than others we have tested and we liked that knowing it would hold up well here when it snows. The sweats feel like you are wearing clouds and are the perfect blend of comfort and style. We loved the inside texture of the material and dug the overall fit to our bodies. Even after several washes we still recognized the items after- which is huge because we swear other apparel we have tested shrinks or loses shape instantly when put into the dryer.

Our crew for the most part are in the 6 foot tall range and typically wear a medium- we suggest going to a Large for some added room but if snug and firm fitting is your style a medium would do the trick!

• Feel/Wearability Rating: 10/10

Our crew dug the items and would say they’re one of the more comfortable sweats and hoodies we have tested.

STANDOUT FEATURES

What stands out to most does not always stand out to all- for us, some of the standout features that we found with Colorful Standard include:

• Sustainability focus really sets a standard for the apparel industry

• The wide range of color choices are quite literally the entire color wheel!

• The construction of each piece is more durable than that truck you see driving around on a farm

• Focus on the employees to the materials is something we 100% can get behind and support

• Wide range of selections from tops to bottoms-and everything in between

BONUS FEATURES

As an added bonus, you can visit one of their brick and mortar shops to get your hands on the clothes before you buy! With a bright and open shop it makes exploring the next wardrobe an even more enjoyable experience!

Colorful Standard Overall duuude Factor: Setting the Bar for Sustainable Clothing!

Price: Varies by Piece

***duuude Readers take 10% OFF your First Order!

BRAND INFO

Let's give where we take

From the start, the industry has desperately needed a shake-up. Enough of the days of overconsumption, pollution, waste, and human rights violations. We need to give back where we take and stand up to the industry that takes a fatal toll on our planet. 

To check out more of what Colorful Standard has to offer, head over to their website!