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Would you believe it; Christmas is right around the corner already! With limited time and a limited budget, how are you to find eco-friendly gifts for the men in your life?
How about starting with these 12 ethically & sustainably made gifts for $100 or less? The gifts range from $14 to $98 with an average price of just $50.
Each piece comes with a highly functional purpose and a great story. From tumblers to skincare, socks, boxers, wallets, and dopp kits, the men in your life are sure to feel good about sporting any of these pieces.
12 Ethical Christmas Gifts Men Will Love
1. Card Wallet | Adelante Made-to-Order
This everyday essential wallet is one any man can proudly reveal at fancy restaurants and coffee shops alike. The perfect cure for that unfortunate guy you know whoโs still rocking a wallet that is fraying apart, or worse, that looks like it was stolen from a middle schooler.
Adelante wallets are made to order by craftspeople in Guatemala who are paid living wages. This built to last essential will last him for years to come and provide a great story every time he reaches for it.
Shop on Adelante | $95
2. Men’s Skincare | Caldera + Lab
Every man needs a skincare routine and you can’t beat the products by Caldera + Lab. This is where premium skincare meets natural ingredients, proven results, and positive impact.
The whole 3 step regime costs more than $100 but you can get your loved ones started on their journey to better skin with any of the products.
The Clean Slate ($45) is their daily cleanser, The Base Layer ($65) their go-to moisturizer, The Eyecon their eye serum ($88), The Face SPF is their daily facial sunscreen ($65), The Deep is their face mask ($42), and The Body Bar ($28) is their soap. Read our full review to learn more.
Shop on Caldera + Lab | $28-88
3. Zip Hoodie | Pact
When it comes to gift giving, hoodies are a pretty safe bet. Theyโre comfy, perfect for lounging, and a nice casual piece for errands around town or a walk in the great outdoors.
The hoodies at Pact are sustainably made from 100% organic cotton, are Fair Trade certified, and vegan friendly.
Shop on Pact | $58-98
4. Long Sleeve T-Shirt | Colorful Standard
Long sleeve tees are comfortable, versatile, and perfect for layering. Also, itโs getting cold and you just really do need them. This must have organic long-sleeve tee comes in 48 different colors that match just about anything, all while being made from organic cotton.
Colorful Standard plants a tree for every purchase!
Shop on Colorful Standard | $55
5. Coffee Tumbler | Outerknown
The Camp Cup by Outerknown is the perfect gift of warmth, function, and sustainable living. Designed to keep your coffee hot at the office (what a nice tumbler!) and of course, at camp.
Help the men in your life keep coffee cups out of the landfill with something useful to remember you by.
Shop on Outerknown | $23
6. Durango Dopp Kit | Nisolo
For the guy you know who travels this dopp kit will hold all his hygiene and grooming essentials. It’s also going to hold up adventure after adventure after adventure.
Nisoloโs dopp kit is crafted ethically in Mexico with a reduced carbon footprint which you can learn more about on their website. And while you are there checkout Nisolo’s #lowestwagechallenge to see how theyโre elevating worker conditions worldwide.
#lowestwagechallenge: a challenge to brands in the industry to publish their lowest wages and be more transparent with how they are paying workers.
Shop on Nisolo | $70
7. Recycled Waffle-Knit Beanie | Known Supply
Beanies are a must have for the transition from fall into winter. They have great form and function for a sporty and classic outfit finish. This one is sustainably made with 100% recycled polyester, something the men in your life are sure to appreciate.
As with all Known Supply products, it’s also Fair Trade certified, ensuring its ethical creation. Learn who made it right from the product page!
Shop on Known Supply | $30
8. Arvin Goods x Outerknown Plant Dye Socks | Outerknown
Socks: everyone needs them. Don’t let that fool you though, these socks are anything but expected.
Made with high quality organic materials, these socks come with a reduced environmental footprint and a cool story any recipient will love. Made with natural colors, zero water waste, and no harmful chemicals, these non toxic socks are about to be his new favorite socks.
Shop on Outerknown | $14
9. Essential Boxers | Patagonia
What man couldnโt use a new pair of comfortable boxers? This is a gift thatโs sure not to go to waste!
The Essential Boxers are made from eco-friendly, moisture-wicking, and breathable TENCELยฎ lyocell. They’re also Fair Trade Certifiedโข sewn, meaning the people who made them earned a premium for their work.
Shop on Patagonia | $35
10. Highline Nep Crew Sweater | Tentree
Got a tree lover in your life? Tentree plants 10 trees for every purchase, including this sweater.
Made of 100% organic cotton, this cozy sweater is warm, rustic, and a winter staple.
Shop on Tentree | $78
11. Owen Belt | Nisolo
Belts are a wardrobe essential and most belts, well, they just don’t last. Give the men on your list a belt refresh and one that’s designed to stand the test of time.
The best thing about leather: it’s durable and wears in, not out. Give a quality belt, ethically made by certified B Corp Nisolo.
Shop on Nisolo | $60
12. The Organic Cotton Tee | Taylor Stitch
Who doesn’t love a good tee? This soft, breathable, high quality option will be your recipient’s new favorite.
This tee is made with 100% organic cotton, meaning no harmful pesticides touching your skin or the environment! Taylor Stitch also guarantees their clothes for life.
Shop on Taylor Stitch | $45
What Makes These Brands Sustainable?
โSustainableโ gets tossed around a lot these days but when we say sustainable we really mean it.
Eco-Stylist uses our sustainable brand criteria to research and certify all clothing and shoe brands on our platform. This comprehensive framework focuses on both the human and environmental sides of sustainability.
Since our criteria is fashion-specific, we occasionally recommend value aligned accessary brands (non-fashion). In practice what this means is all of the brands in this article are Eco-Stylist Certified except for accessory brand Caldera + Lab, which is value aligned and a certified B Corporation.
Where to Shop Affordable Ethical Christmas Gifts
Shopping ethically doesnโt have to break the bank, so we hope you enjoyed our top 12 Christmas gifts for men under $100. For women’s options check out our guide 10 Gifts for Her Under $50.
More Socially Responsible Christmas Gifts for Men
See our holiday gift guides:
- For vegan-friendly options check out 10 Vegan Gifts for Him
- For unisex options check out 15 Ethical Gifts for Anyone
Having trouble finding a sustainable gift option for the man in your life? Let us know some specifics in the comments and weโll help you find that perfect gift for your favorite male pal, or perhaps for that someone special.
*Article last updated: 11/14/24.
Garik Himebaugh is the founder of Eco-Stylist, the go-to resource for ethical clothing. He’s also an international speaker on all things sustainable fashion. Garik loves coffee, climbing, and clothes.
