The ultimate guide with eco essentials for your next festival

Festival season has already arrived. What do you need for a responsible festive summer? At COSH! we list the best eco essentials for your next summer festival, so you’ll be well prepared!

The perfect festival bag

Are you always struggling with how to bring all of your personal belongings to a festival? Get yourself the perfect festival bag at The Slowdown Store in Rotterdam! Owner Willemijn has her own brand with handmade leather bags, called Willemijn van Dijk. The size of the YOUS bag makes it the perfect festival bag and is available in multiple colours!

Or discover a wide range of styles from handbags to backpacks and shoulder bags from Daniel Chong. The bags from this brand are a perfect complement to highlight any outfit, they can be combined in an infinite number of ways in terms of shape, size and colour.

A colorful and unique outfit

Do you want to stand out from the crowd at your favorite festival? Make sure to check out the colourful and unique clothing of Logocomo in Amsterdam. Designer Romy prefers to describe her outfits as ​‘Dopamine Dressing’ as her designs are very colourful and outspoken. She mostly uses unique, comparatively conscious materials such as waste fabrics and second-hand clothing. Sounds like the perfect way to shine at a festival, right?

Also, don’t miss the Owl design studio in Barcelona. They work with more conscious materials, practice paraglider upcycling, are local and with a social mission. Since its beginnings, Owl, with Eduard Ballester at the head, has been committed to innovative design and ecology.

Also check out FUN Studio where designer Hans Hutting makes one of a kind outfits out of beautiful and fun upcycled materials including gemstones and glitter! Or opt for Guave’s batik print garments, with light cotton materials ideal for a warm summer.

Want to read more about why these brands are a more conscious choice for festival clothing? Read all about them in our brand research!

Get yourself some fresh and pre-loved kicks

What is better than wearing fresh and comfy sneakers at a festival? Wearing pre-loved sneakers! At WEAR in Rotterdam give ​‘old’ sneakers a second life, so you can get yourself a pair of cool pre-loved kicks that look like new. Are you worried about getting them dirty at the festival? No worries! They also have a cleaning service for your sneakers, so also after the festival they will look brand new again.

Opt for natural cosmetics for your festival make-up looks this year

Are you looking into natural cosmetics to spice up your festival look? Have a look at the products at Clothilde in Aalst or try natural make-up by Studio Mino, available at KIEZ in Antwerp. At Plastic Free Amsterdam you can find various plastic-free lipsticks and bronzers. By using natural products you’ll serve flawless make-up looks while taking care of the planet at the same time!

One-of-a-kind set made of pre-loved fabrics

Sustainable boring? The Amsterdam brand El.résidu proves you wrong! Here you’ll find the most unique and colourful items made of Indian sari’s or other pre-loved fabrics, to give your festival outfit a sparkle of cheerfulness. Combine the Amira wrap skirt with Evan blouse, which you can wear in multiple ways. You can either go for a matching set or mix and match colours and prints.

Want to read more about why El.résidu is more conscious? Read all about it in our brand research here!

Funky and responsible sunglasses

Get yourself some hipster, fun and responsible sunglasses by Komono, so you’re ready to shine at your next festival! The sunglasses by Komono are available at Brooklyn (in Bruges, Ghent, Knokke, Waregem, Kortrijk or Roeselare), Freedom in Aalst or Dendermonde or Tally-Ho in Amsterdam.

Want to learn why the sunglasses by Komono are more conscious? You can read all about it in our brand research here.

Protect your skin with natural sunscreen

Lastly, do not forget to protect your skin from the sun too! Get yourself a natural sunscreen such as Lekker, available at VEGA-LIFE in Amsterdam or Coola, available at Clothilde in Aalst. Or try the natural sunscreen by Naïf, which you can get at LOYA Breda, Brand Mission in Haarlem and Amsterdam, and Scharrelvos in Antwerp-Berchem.

Want to learn more about natural sunscreen? Go to our blog for the best eco sunscreen brands!

Moose in the City

Moose in the City offers a comprehensive blog dedicated to festival summers, providing a specific guide on essential garments available in their store. Moose in the City is your go-to for inspiration, whether you’re enjoying an indoor or outdoor festival, rain or shine, given the unpredictable Belgian weather. Some of their recommended sustainable essentials include a cap from Colorful Standard, and the practical Samsøe Samsøe bum bag for carrying your essentials. They also provide insights into various festivals you might want to attend.

Family Fun Festival

For a fantastic family-friendly festival experience, BlaBloom offers their own guide to ensure festival fun for all ages! They provide festival essentials for babies and kids, so everyone can enjoy the event together. Some must-haves include UV swimsuits to protect little ones from the sun and noise-damping headphones to safeguard their ears from loud music.

Have a safe, responsible, and fun festival summer using the COSH! guide.