Girlfriend Collective review

Girlfriend Collective is the activewear pick on this list. It says it was among the first, in 2016, to make performance activewear from recycled materials, and that 100% of its collections use over 75% recycled polyester across five core fabrics: Compressive, FLOAT, Reset, Luxe and SuperTrack. Its ReGirlfriend program, run with SuperCircle, takes back clothes from any brand for reuse or recycling and pays $10 in store credit per Girlfriend item and $5 per other item, though the shipping label needs a $15 deposit that is refunded only if you buy within 30 days. At no extra cost, 1% of every order goes to a nonprofit the buyer chooses. Prices are high for basics: the Bella Scoop Tank costs $78. The brand writes about ethical manufacturing, but we did not find named factories or labor certifications on the pages we checked, which is why it ranks last here.

Who it is for

activewear shoppers who want recycled fabrics and a take-back program

Price

Tops such as the Bella Scoop Tank $78.

Bella Scoop Tank QUICK ADD Bella Scoop Tank $78.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 100% of collections use over 75% recycled polyester
• Five core recycled fabrics: Compressive, FLOAT, Reset, Luxe and SuperTrack
• ReGirlfriend take-back accepts items from any brand
• $10 reward per Girlfriend item and $5 per other item sent back
• 1% of every order donated to a nonprofit the buyer picks

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: ReGirlfriend takes clothes from any brand, not just its own
• Strength: Free shipping on orders over $100
• Strength: US returns and exchanges within 30 days
• Weakness: Activewear only, with no organic cotton basics
• Weakness: The ReGirlfriend shipping label needs a $15 deposit, refunded only if you buy within 30 days
• Weakness: We did not find a named factory list on the pages we checked

Key facts

• Recycled content: Over 75% recycled polyester in 100% of collections
• Take-back: ReGirlfriend, $10 per Girlfriend item
• Giving: 1% of every order to a chosen nonprofit
• Returns: 30 days (US orders)
• Free shipping: Orders over $100

Where it ranks

Girlfriend Collective is No. 8 in our Best Sustainable Clothing Brands verdict.