United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Home Textiles), By Material (Recycled Fabrics, Organic Fabrics, Regenerated Fabrics, Natural Fibers, Alternate Fibers, and Others), and United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Size was estimated at USD 260.35 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 23.10% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2561.64 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2561.64 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 23.10% from 2025 to 2035. The market is mostly driven by the growing consumer demand for the increased adoption of circular fashion and zero-waste initiatives, and the development in material science.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom's sustainable fashion market refers to the industry focused on the production and utilization of environmentally friendly options important to customers. A greater understanding of the social and environmental effects of fashion production is what is causing this change. The market share of sustainable fashion in the UK is growing as customers place a higher value on moral and environmentally favorable decisions, which fuels demand for sustainable materials, fair labor standards, and waste reduction, transforming the sector to produce more responsibly. As a result, more fashion brands are adopting eco-friendly practices, including using recycled materials, procuring cotton organically, and maintaining manufacturing transparency. Younger generations who value sustainability and are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products are also contributing to the increased demand for sustainable fashion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom sustainable fashion market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom sustainable fashion market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom sustainable fashion market.

Driving Factors

The market for sustainable fashion in the United Kingdom is primarily driven by the growing consumer awareness and demand for responsible products, stricter regulations on textile waste, and chemicals. Digital technologies for supply chain traceability are revolutionizing transparency standards, while biomaterials and sustainable textiles of the future are gaining significant popularity. The adoption of sustainable fashion has been sped up by social media impact, especially among younger audiences, through digital sampling and on-demand production. Also, the quick advancement of sustainable production technologies boosts the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The price volatility of raw materials, higher cost of environmentally friendly materials, and moral labor practices. Consequently, some shoppers may find sustainable clothing more expensive and therefore unaffordable. Sustainable materials, especially innovative textile alternatives, could not be generally available.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom sustainable fashion market share is classified into product, and material.

• The apparel segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sustainable fashion market is segmented by product into apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles. Among these, the apparel segment held the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to more popularity among consumers of shirts and T-shirts. Also, items include hemp-based casual apparel, recycled polyester sportswear, and organic cotton t-shirts, which makes them attractive and aesthetic.

• The natural fibers segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom sustainable fashion market is segmented by material into recycled fabrics, organic fabrics, regenerated fabrics, natural fibers, alternate fibers, and others. Among these, the natural fibers segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because cotton is the leading segment of the garment market, which is dominated by natural fibers. This segment is also being driven by consumer demand for athletics and casual wear with less of an environmental impact.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom sustainable fashion market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• The Sustainable Angle
• Aspiga
• Clothes 2 Order
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In May 2024, SU.RE (Sustainable Resolution) partnered with the British Council to promote sustainability in India's apparel sector. The initiative aims to transition Indian fashion brands to sustainable supply chains by 2030 and has launched a new project running from May to October.

• In August 2023, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invested £6 million to support sustainability in the fashion and textiles industry. This funding aims to help the sector adopt circular business models and reduce its environmental impact, as fashion contributes 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of wastewater.

Key Target Audiences

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom sustainable fashion market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market, By Product

• Apparel
• Footwear
• Accessories
• Home Textiles

United Kingdom Sustainable Fashion Market, By Material

• Recycled Fabrics
• Organic Fabrics
• Regenerated Fabrics
• Natural Fiber
• Alternate Fibers
• Others