Sustainable Cutaway Tank Tops
While cutaway tank tops that show off the shoulders are certainly not new, they seem to have become a summer staple over the last couple of years.
Whether you favor clean lines, are looking for a more athletic-style tank top, or love the 1980s throwback-feel of the style, the cutaway tank is flattering and versatile.
I have a ribbed cutaway tank in a deeply saturated pink that always garners compliments from friends. I like the practicality of a close-fitting, high-neck tank top for moving about my day. But it’s also easy to dress up or down.
Because cutaway tanks are both simple and statement-making, they work equally well with cut-off shorts, swingy skirts, and jeans. You can easily pair them with sneakers or heels.
Though they’re easy to find at practically any store these days, it can be more difficult to find ones that are sustainable and ethical. The following tank tops are made with organic and sustainably-harvested fibers and have high labor standards.
Where to Find Sustainable and Ethical Cutaway Tank Tops
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1 | KOTN
XS-XXL
Made with 100% Egyptian cotton from KOTN’s regulated factory and dyed with OEKO-TEX non-toxic dyes, the KOTN high neck cutaway tank comes in 5 colors.
$24
2 | Everlane
XXS-XXL
Made with GOTS-certified, organic cotton in a monitored factory, the Everlane cutaway tank top comes in 12 colors.
$30 or 3 for $75
3 | Athleta
XXS-2X
Made with a recycled polyester/nylon/spandex blend, the Athleta Renew Seamless Racerback tank is a true athletic top with anti-microbial properties and UPF 50. It comes in 11 colors.
$49, select colors on sale.
4 | Pact
XS-XXL
Made in a fair trade factory with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, the PACT high neck tank has an easier fit and comes in 6 colors.
$20
5 | ABLE
XXS-XXL
With a more subtle cutaway and wider straps, the ABLE Anika Tank is made with a cotton/modal/spandex blend with transparent labor practices and wages. It also has a lifetime guarantee! Currently comes in 2 colors.
$24-35
6 | LA Relaxed
XS-XL
Made with GOTS-certified cotton in a subtly textured pointelle, the LA Relaxed Heritage Tank is small batch, garment dyed, and made in a well-regulated factory. Comes in 3 colors.
$48
7 | Reformation
XS-XL
Made with organic cotton and 3% spandex, the Reformation Tasha Tank is made with ethical and sustainable practices in Los Angeles. It currently comes in 6 colors.
$38
8 | ARQ
XXS-6X
Designed with fun and flattering thin straps and offered in 16 colors (!), the ARQ Crop Tank is made ethically, with organic cotton and spandex.
$36
9 | Quince
XS-XL
Manufactured in a BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) certified factory, the Quince Flowknit Performance Tank is made with 78% recycled polyester and low-water, eco-friendly dyes.
$19.90
Got more suggestions? I’d love to hear them!
Leah Wise
Leah Wise is the founder of StyleWise Blog. She has been writing, speaking, and consulting on sustainable fashion, the fair trade and secondhand supply chain, and digital marketing for over ten years. An Episcopal priest, Leah holds a B.A. in Religion from Florida State University and an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School. When not working, you can find her looking for treasures at the thrift store.