Shop ethically & gift with purpose
The businesses featured in our Gift Guide are accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia. When you choose these gifts, you're supporting transparency and fairness in the textile, clothing and footwear industry. You're also backing local garment workers and businesses that ensure they’re paid correctly, receiving all their legal entitlements, and working in safe conditions.
Gifts for her
Paisley’s Patterns’ reusable cloth pads are a practical and empowering gift for the girl or woman in your life. These pads are all lovingly handmade in Queensland, with a lusciously soft hemp and organic cotton layer against your skin, a fully leak-proof centre layer and beautiful back layer that doesn't slip when worn.
10% off all pads when you buy 2 or more. Use code ETHICALGIFT at checkout.
Limited stock available. Free Australia-wide shipping automatically applies to orders over $100.
A small gift with plenty of styling possibilities, The Social Outfit’s silk skinny scarf adds colour to an outfit or a favourite bag. Made from silk satin with hand-finished edges, the Pardis design features a floral print painted by seven refugee and migrant women from the organisation’s community. Tie it around the neck, wrap it at the wrist or knot it onto a bag strap.
Sanct’s Patchwork Print Hairscarf makes a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys a colourful finishing touch. Made in Melbourne from 70% cotton and 30% silk, it combines a bandana-inspired shape with extra-long ties for styling in the hair or as a cravat. An easy way to bring fresh pattern to a favourite outfit, with more than one way to wear it.
For the person whose wardrobe is bright no matter the weather, an Ebony Bolts Flumper adds warmth without the bulk of a full-length jumper. This playful layer is designed to keep the arms, chest and back cosy, with contrasting colours that make it anything but ordinary. Choose a favourite colour combination for a practical gift with plenty of personality, ready for cool evenings or an extra layer indoors.
A one-of-a-kind piece of clothing or an accessory from Middlemost is a gift for someone who enjoys finding things a little out of the ordinary. Made in Wagga Wagga using vintage and repurposed textiles, the pieces make use of fabrics with a past. Have a browse for something that feels like them.
Give them a little piece of art to carry with a megsmithmakes clutch bag. Created by designer-maker Meg Smith in her Dandenong Ranges studio, the collection features expressive prints, from florals to colourful abstract designs. Choose one that reflects their style for a thoughtful gift that brings character to everyday outfits and special occasions alike.
The Fernery Dress from Keegan is an easy-going cotton dress for someone who likes a piece they can wear a few different ways. It has a gathered neckline and sleeves, a relaxed fit and a detachable waist tie. The dark olive colour works on its own or layered up when the weather cools down.
Pearl Button Bridal’s Luxury Pamper Pack puts silk left over from making bridalwear to another use. Each made-to-order set includes a silk hair wrap, eye mask and scrunchie, plus a travel bag, for someone who enjoys a little comfort at home or away.
Gifts for him
For chilly walks and campsite mornings, Ottie Merino’s fingerless hand warmers are a little gift of everyday warmth. Made in Melbourne from 95% Australian merino with a touch of elastane for stretch, they keep hands cosy while leaving fingertips free for phones, cameras and fiddly zips. Long cuffs tuck under sleeves, with grey or black and two sizes to choose from.
For someone who appreciates an everyday favourite, Qualitops’ Classic Hoodie is an easy gift to make their own. Made in Reservoir, Melbourne, from a polyester-cotton blend, it pairs simple styling with a comfortable fit for cool mornings and laid-back weekends. Choose their go-to shade or something different from the broad range of colours.
Unisex gifts
Remuse's Lava Unisex Shirt is a relaxed shirt for someone who likes their everyday clothes a little less ordinary. Made from bamboo and elastane, it has curved lines through the front and back, with a hand-bleached and dyed finish. Each piece is handmade to order, so orders placed by 6 December will be dispatched in time.
15% off all made-to-order pieces, plus free shipping. Use code ETHICALGIFT26 at checkout.
One use per customer. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Give them a creative experience with something personal to keep at KNOVUS’s Design Your Own Jacquard Scarf Workshop. In this two-hour session, they’ll explore knitting and design while creating a two-colour scarf pattern with guidance from the team. Their design is then knitted in wool or cotton for pickup or delivery. It's a thoughtful gift for someone who likes to put their own stamp on what they wear.
For someone who enjoys dressing up, The Social Outfit’s Verdant silk neck tie brings a painterly touch to a classic accessory. Its layered green print was created by a program graduate, inspired by a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Made from silk twill with a soft sheen, it’s a thoughtful gift for celebrations or adding character to an everyday outfit.
Gifts for kids
For little people with big personalities, by Audrey & Grace’s kids’ tees bring playful prints to an everyday favourite. Made in Melbourne from soft cotton with a little elastane to help hold their shape, the range includes dinosaurs, stingrays, turtles and more. Pick a favourite print for a thoughtful gift they can wear on repeat.
Bring a splash of colour to their everyday adventures with an Ebony Bolts reversible bucket hat. Playful prints and a contrasting reverse give them two looks in one, while soft cotton fabrics balance comfort and structure. Each hat is made to order in Newport, Melbourne, using offcuts from the label’s clothing, with kids’ and custom sizes available for a gift that feels made for them.
Gifts for pets
Put a little extra personality into their daily walk with Apawrel’s upcycled bandanas and Hound Hoodies. The Melbourne label gives pre-loved textiles a new life, with reversible bandanas offering two looks and hoodies made from second-hand clothing and fabric remnants. A playful gift for a much-loved dog or cat, with customisation available on selected styles.