VFR’s Vegan Fashion Directory Update: July 2026

With every update, we continue building a resource that documents the growing infrastructure of vegan fashion and material innovation. For the July 2026 update, we are focusing on Plastic Free July and the brands exploring lower-impact material choices, from lower-impact everyday fabrics to next-generation alternatives.

This month, we added 10 brands to the Vegan Fashion Directory. These brands work with a range of animal-free materials, including organic, recycled, plant-based, and next-generation options, reflecting different approaches to reducing environmental impact across fashion, footwear, and accessories.

As a continuation of our June update, we are also expanding the Fabrics, Textiles & Chemicals Directory with two new categories: Mineral-Based Polymers and Bio Polymers. Within this update, we added 10 new materials in total, including 5 mineral-based polymers and 5 bio-polymers.

These additions allow us to document a broader range of material developments beyond conventional synthetics and plant-based leathers, while continuing to track the materials shaping the future of vegan fashion.

New brands added to Vegan Fashion Brands Directory in July 2026:

ECOCONSCIOUS (USA)

Category: womenswear, menswear, unisex apparel, headwear, pouches, material tote/shopping bags

econscious is an American apparel brand creating organic cotton clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. The brand focuses on responsibly made basics using organic and recycled materials and is a member of 1% for the Planet. econscious manufactures its products in facilities certified to international social, environmental, and organic standards and also offers selected organic T-shirts made in the USA.

LØCI (UK)

Category: sneakers, womenswear, menswear, unisex apparel, socks, material tote/shopping bags

LØCI is a British footwear and apparel brand founded in 2021 by Emmanuel Eribo and Philippe Homsy. The brand creates vegan sneakers and clothing using bio-based and recycled materials, including corn leather, recycled ocean plastic, bamboo, cork, and natural rubber. LØCI manufactures its footwear in Portugal, donates 10% of its annual profits to wildlife conservation charities, and has collaborated with celebrities including Nicki Minaj and Lucy Hale.

MIAKODA (USA)

Category: womenswear, unisex apparel, jackets, socks, hair accessories

Miakoda is a New York-based slow fashion brand founded in 2013 by Julia Ahrens. The brand creates vegan everyday clothing and accessories using sustainable materials, with production based in NYC and living wages paid at every stage. Miakoda focuses on small-batch production, inclusive fits, and classic designs intended for repeated wear.

NOT PERFECT LINEN (Lithuania)

Category: womenswear, menswear, jackets, bags, belts

not PERFECT LINEN is a family-run linen clothing and home textiles brand founded in 2014. The brand works on a pre-order and made-to-order basis to reduce overproduction and textile waste, with garments made by local artisans using a largely handmade process. not PERFECT LINEN focuses on European flax linen, classic design, custom colour options, and support initiatives including @nplcares and donations related to children’s education, healthcare, and family support.

ORGANSK (Denmark)

Category: womenswear, menswear, sunglasses

ORGANSK is a Copenhagen-based denim and loungewear brand creating clothing for men and women. The brand focuses on certified organic, recycled, and non-toxic materials, including organic denim, jersey essentials, and plant-based eyewear. ORGANSK works with traceable supply chains and presents its collections as permanent styles designed to be worn beyond seasonal trends.

PITOD (UK)

Category: unisex apparel, headwear, material tote/shopping bags

Pitod is a genderless clothing and accessories brand focused on clothing made from organic and recycled materials. The brand creates basics such as T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats, and tote bags, using GOTS-certified organic cotton or GRS-certified recycled materials. Pitod is a B Corp, Living Wage Employer, and 1% for the Planet member, and donates 10% of sales to Rainforest Foundation UK.

QURC. (Netherlands)

Category: sneakers, unisex T-shirts

QURC. is an Amsterdam-based fashion label established in 2019, focused mainly on vegan footwear. The brand uses natural and lower-impact materials such as cork leather and grape-based materials, and its shoes are handmade in a small family-owned factory in Ovar, Portugal. QURC. also operates a physical store in Amsterdam.

RATION.L (UK)

Category: menswear, unisex apparel, socks, headwear, bags, notebooks, phone cases/etui, travel bags

Ration.L is a UK-based vegan footwear and accessories brand creating gender-neutral trainers and lifestyle products. The brand uses animal-free materials across its collections and focuses on lower-impact production choices, including recycled and organic components where applicable. Ration.L is B Corp certified and donates 5% of profits from selected products to The Brain & Spine Foundation.

VEGAN SHOES ITALY (Italy)

Category: footwear, elegant shoes, children’s shoes, bags & backpacks, wallets, belts

VEGAN SHOES ITALY is an Italian footwear brand creating handmade vegan shoes through Italian artisan production. The brand produces shoes made with animal-free and chrome-free materials, including microfibers, corn-based biomaterials, Piñatex, AppleSkin, and recycled or recyclable components.

VOGAYA (UAE)

Category: bags, evening accessories

VOGAYA is a UAE-based luxury handbag brand. The brand creates classic handbags from plant-based leathers, including coffee leather made from repurposed spent coffee grounds and bamboo leather made from bamboo harvested in Vietnam. VOGAYA produces in limited quantities and is PETA-Approved Vegan.

Here are the 10 new additions to our Fabrics, Textiles & Chemicals Directory:

MINERAL-BASED POLYMERS (new category)

AIRLITE (Italy)

Airlite is a mineral-based paint and surface coating technology designed for indoor and outdoor applications, including use in fashion, textiles, and fabrics. Activated by light, it helps break down airborne pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), while also reducing bacteria, mould spores, and odours on treated surfaces.

CRETA (Germany)

CRETA is a mineral-based material made from Champagne chalk. It has a soft, supple surface texture designed to replicate the feel of leather and synthetic fabrics and can be dyed in a wide range of colours. The material is roll-to-roll ready and designed for industrial-scale production.

MINERALDYE (Italy)

MINERALDYE is a low-water-impact yarn dyeing process that uses marble and mineral powders as natural pigments. The process is designed to reduce water consumption compared with conventional dyeing methods and creates a melange colour effect. Originally developed for cotton yarns, MINERALDYE can also be applied to different fibre compositions; the final yarn content should therefore be verified individually.

MARM\MORE® (Italy)

MARM\MORE® is a patented fabric combining technical performance with aesthetic characteristics through the integration of marble particles. The material is waterproof, windproof, and durable. It is designed as an alternative to leather and synthetic leather for applications including footwear, leather goods, apparel, furniture upholstery, and automotive interiors. The material is fluorine-free.

MARMORA (Germany)

MARMORA is a mineral-based material made from marble. It has a naturally cool surface feel and is available in undyed natural shades sourced from different types of stone. The material is roll-to-roll ready and designed for industrial-scale production.

BIO POLYMERS (new category)

BIOBUNNY™ (USA)

BIOBunny™ is a bio-based textile developed as an alternative to petroleum-based faux fur and animal fur. It is made from 98% bio-based polymers and 2% minerals, using lactide derived from renewable non-GMO feedstock. The material is designed to be durable, soft, warm, washable, flame-retardant, and available for sampling and production.

BIOCIR®FLEX (Israel)

BioCir®flex is a bio-based thermoplastic elastomer designed for durable consumer goods, including footwear. The material is flexible, recyclable, and industrially compostable, with 50–85% DIN-certified bio-based content. It can be processed through injection moulding, extrusion, and 3D printing, and is used in applications such as footwear, automotive components, and toys.

BIOCIR®FLEX 3D (Israel)

BioCir®flex3D is a bio-based 3D printing material designed for fashion, footwear, automotive, and textile applications. It is flexible, durable, recyclable, and industrially compostable, with 50–85% DIN-certified bio-based content. The material is compatible with FDM and FGF 3D printing technologies using filaments or pellets.

BIOSHERPA™ (USA)

BIOSherpa™ is a bio-based sherpa textile developed as an alternative to petroleum-based and animal-based pile sherpa fabrics. It is made from 98% bio-based polymers and 2% minerals, using lactide derived from renewable non-GMO feedstock. The material is designed to be soft, warm, washable, flame-retardant, and 100% compostable.

INGEO™ (USA)

Ingeo™ PLA is a biopolymer resin made from renewable plant-based feedstocks, including corn, cassava, sugar cane, and sugar beet. It is used in applications such as fibres, nonwovens, films, packaging, and 3D printing. Ingeo™ is certified for 100% bio-based carbon content by USDA and TÜV Austria, with additional feedstock certifications including ISCC PLUS.

Continuing to Track Material Change

Plastic Free July is a reminder that material choices matter beyond a single product or category. With this update, we continue to document brands and materials exploring different ways to reduce reliance on conventional plastics, fossil-based inputs, and animal-derived materials, while expanding how we understand innovation within vegan fashion.

If your vegan brand isn’t yet featured in our Directory, feel free to contact us at hello@veganfashionrepository.com