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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Best Sustainable Loungewear For Travelers

Ocio creates cozy, low-impact loungewear whose entire supply chain comes from within a 10-mile ... [+] radius in Los Angeles.

Whether you’re settling into a long-haul flight, curling up with a book next to a fireplace, or catching up on emails at home, loungewear covers all the bases. Comfort and versatility is a given, so why not go one step further and consider these eight items designed by visionary brands that enlist ethical practices and support sustainablity as well? Fabric Bamboo

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Best Sustainable Loungewear For Travelers

Pitusa Inca Pullover and Trackie Pants Set

Swap out that drab, boring sweatsuit with this breezy pullover and pant set from Pitusa. It’s constructed from the silkiest, breathable pima cotton to keep you feeling cool all day long; comes in an array of cheerful colors like this pale turquoise to perk up your mood during these dreary winter months; and is so cute you’ll be racking up compliments in no time. You’ll want to wear this anywhere and everywhere.

The substantial organic cotton teddy fabric and cropped length of these pants lends them far more versatility than your standard joggers. Pair them with fun socks, dress them up with a cashmere crew, or throw on your favorite tank to lounge around. In short: it won’t be long before these achieve front-of-closet status.

It’s all about about the smart and subtle details in this flattering crewneck, which now comes in a happy new Blueberry shade. The discreet mesh underarm panels keep you cool all day long, while the elbow darts and back seam ensure maximum comfort from running errands to kicking back in front of the TV.

This eye-catching number is one of those rare pieces that looks as good as it feels thanks to its striking oversized collar marrying the coziness of a hood with the chic timelessness of a turtleneck. Feel even better knowing that every design sold by the New York-based brand rooted in social impact, ethical production, and sustainability supports three days of school for a marginalized girl.

This anything-but-ordinary hoodie from Losano features an innovative blend of lenzing modal, organic cotton, and spandex in a drapey, buttery-soft fabric that’s kind to the planet as well. The hand-dipped drawcords and generously-sized kangaroo pocket round out the thoughtful touches.

Girlfriend Collective RIB High-Rise Legging

While these best-selling leggings were created with intense workouts in mind, the silky ribbed fabric made from 83% recycled plastic bottles with forgiving four-way stretch makes slipping these on when anytime you want to relax a no-brainer as well.

Proto101 Every Day French Terry Pant

While these Proto101 pants with a center-front pintuck seam and hidden pockets make them polished enough to take you from work meetings to social outings, the French Terry fabric and elastic waist are so comfortable you won’t want to (or need to) slip them off when you get home.

Comrad Recycled Cotton Compression Socks

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Best Sustainable Loungewear For Travelers

Nylon Spandex Sportswear Fabric It’s most common to wear compression socks while you’re physically active, but as it turns out: you can also reap their benefits while unwinding at home. Feel even better wearing this limited-edition style from Comrad knowing it’s crafted with 46% recycled cotton.