Sustainability is an ever bigger topic, especially in the fashion industry. Are you asking yourself, “How can I have style and be sustainable at the same time?” Then come and look at a few tips on how to dress in an environmentally friendly way and look good while you’re at it.
Why is it better to buy less but better?
One of the principles of sustainable fashion is to invest in quality pieces that last, and so lean towards “slow fashion”. It’s the opposite of “fast fashion”, where clothing is mass-produced at a low price and doesn’t last long. Go for quality materials and well-made pieces that will last you several years and won’t put unnecessary strain on the environment. You’ll be doing a favour not only to nature but also to your wallet, because you won’t have to keep replacing your wardrobe with new pieces.
That’s why at TallGuys we stick to a permanent range of timeless pieces that are easy to combine. You can buy your favourite pieces again and don’t have to keep hunting for new clothes that don’t fit you.
Which materials to look for in sustainable clothing?
Materials play a key role in sustainable fashion. We make our T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants from organic cotton, also known as bio cotton, which is grown without pesticides. It has GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certification, an international standard for eco-friendly production, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, which makes it suitable even for very sensitive skin. We use long-staple cotton that keeps its colour and shape and doesn’t pill. You’ll find more in the organic cotton clothing category.
Our elongated swimwear is made from recycled micro polyamide, made mostly from plastic bottles. You’ll find an overview of all the materials we use in the article What materials we use for our clothes and why.
How can you tell clothing is made under fair conditions?
When you support brands that care about the people who make their clothes, you help ensure decent working conditions in the fashion industry. Look at certifications and whether a brand is open about where and how it makes its clothes. For organic cotton, the GOTS certificate guarantees that it is produced under ethical and ecological conditions.
Here’s how it works for us:
| What | Where it’s made | Material |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts, hoodies, sweatpants | Czechia | organic cotton, GOTS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificates |
| swimwear | Czechia | recycled micro polyamide |
| chino trousers and chino shorts | Portugal, designed in Czechia | cotton with added elastane, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate |
| leather wallets | Portugal | vegetable-tanned leather |
| caps | China, our own design and embroidery from Czechia | cotton |
Source: TallGuys product pages, checked on 12 October 2026.
Clothing made in Czechia is produced under fair conditions in local workshops and knitting mills, and we know the people who make it personally. Our chino trousers are made by a Portuguese workshop that has specialised in trousers for generations, and our leather wallets come from Portugal, which is known for its quality leatherwork. Our caps are made in China, because we don’t know of any Czech company that makes them. But we design them ourselves and do the embroidery here.
How to care for your clothes so they last longer?
With quality material, you’re already halfway there. But a few rules will help your clothes last even longer. Wash organic cotton T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants at a maximum of 30 °C and inside out, don’t use bleach or a dryer, and iron at a maximum of 120 °C. But always check the label first, as care differs slightly from one material to another. You’ll find detailed instructions in the article How to care for your clothes so they last a long time.
A sustainable wardrobe doesn’t happen overnight. But every piece you love wearing that lasts you for years is a step in the right direction.
