16 original and more sustainable gift tips for Father’s Day

It’s almost Father’s Day again, the day we celebrate all dads. This year we celebrate Father’s Day in Belgium on Sunday 8 June and in the Netherlands on Sunday 16 June. And as with most festive occasions, you want to surprise your dad with an unique gift. Choose a valuable gift that he will enjoy for years or give an activity that you can do together. Do you have little inspiration and no idea what to give for Father’s Day this year? Then we would like to inspire you with a list of more sustainable gift tips for Father’s Day!

1. Give a sustainable tour

Do you want to inspire your father to live a more sustainable lifestyle? Then give a sustainable tour from De Duurzame Gids! This is the perfect way to spend a day with your father and learn more about how to shop more consciously. A day out together is something he won’t soon forget, and you’ll also learn useful tips and tricks for a more conscious lifestyle. The tours are mainly organised in Amsterdam, Haarlem or Hoorn, but you can always contact De Duurzaam Gids for any personalised tours in your city.

2. An upcycled bag or accessory from Freitag

Do you have a cool dad who is often on the road? Then Freitag is exactly what you are looking for. The bags, backpacks and accessories are available in many models and unique colours and are made from recycled truck tarpaulins. A bag made from an old truck? Sounds pretty cool! Buy your Father’s Day gift at the Freitag brand flagship store in Rotterdam, or discover the other Freitag resellers here.

3. Bad Weather skincare from Druantia

Skincare products are only for women? We don’t think so! Men also want to keep their skin radiant and smooth. And what better way to do this than with the skincare products from Bad Weather. This brand has a stylish appearance and only uses more natural and organic ingredients for their products. Visit Druantia in Lier and put together a nice and personalised gift set.

4. A matching sweater or T‑shirt from Ridges & Steam

Do you believe in the saying ​‘twinning is winning’? Then you’ve come to the right place at Ridges & Steam. At this Belgian brand you’ll find more sustainable sweaters with cool embroidery for men, women and kids. Give the dad of your kids a comfortable sweater or T‑shirt that matches your son or daughter. Ridges & Steam garments are made with recycled cotton and ethically produced in a workshop in Portugal. This way you also score good points for the environment: a great bonus!

5. Gift set with colourful socks from A‑dam

Garments with cool prints and cheerful colours made from environmentally friendly materials: that is A‑dam. This Dutch brand makes cool swimming shorts, boxer shorts and socks for men, making them the perfect gift if you’re looking for something functional, cheerful and conscious. Did you know that this brand uses GOTS certified organic fabrics for their socks? Surprise your dad with this nice gift set with colourful socks, which is available at Het Faire Oosten in Amsterdam, or discover the other resellers of A‑dam here.

6. A cool, organic cotton sweater from Lovetrigger

Does your father like cool, stylish yet comfortable clothes? Then have a look at the Amsterdam streetwear brand Lovetrigger for a nice Father’s Day gift! The urban style collection from Lovertrigger is made of organic cotton and produced in the Netherlands. This Harvey hoodie has a timeless design and a conscious message on the back that makes a statement.

7. Vegan cookbook for cool guys from VEGA-LIFE

Vegan food not cool? This vegan cookbook proves the opposite! Inspire your dad with delicious vegan comfort foods from the Hot for Food ​‘Vegan Comfort Classics’ cookbook from Lauren Toyota. The book contains delicious and sturdy vegan comfort food recipes such as sweet, juicy, fatty and of course deep-fried snacks. The cookbook is available at the 100% vegan store VEGA-LIFE in Amsterdam and online.

8. Timeless wallet from Secrid

Give your father a stylish and timeless gift that he will carry with him every day. The wallets from the Dutch brand Secrid are a must for every man. They offer all kinds of timeless designs: from classic to arty and from cool to practical. You can also personalise both the outside and the inside so that the design completely matches your father’s style. Do you want an extra unique gift? Visit the brand flagship store from Secrid in Rotterdam and have your wallet engraved with a personal message for your father.

9. Circular sunglasses

Does your father have a unique style? Then trendy, circular sunglasses are the way to go! At Bidules in Brussels you’ll find vintage and upcycled sunglasses that are too beautiful not to wear anymore. They have been found at retired opticians, closed factories or found in attics or basements. Some glasses frames are even 50 years old!

Would you like to discover more sustainable glasses? Read on in our guide for more sustainable glasses made from ecological materials.

10. A timeless shirt from Common Era

Does your father like to wear shirts and do you want to give him one that is both cool and casual? Then take a look at the collection of the Eindhoven brand Common Era, in which you’ll find timeless shirts that are made in an aesthetic and more sustainable way. Such as the Hinas shirt in navy blue, made from 50% recycled cotton and 50% recycled polyester. The garments are all produced in Europe and the brand is very transparent in their communication. This way you can be sure that you surprise your dad with a sustainable Father’s Day gift that he will enjoy for many years to come.

11. A reusable bottle from Dopper

Make sure your father can easily keep his drink hot or cold with the handy, reusable bottles from Dopper! Unscrew the top part of the bottle and you have a cup to drink from everywhere you go. You can buy Dopper at all Supergoods stores or discover the other Dopper resellers here.

12. A timeless, leather laptop bag

Do you have a cool dad? Then give him a leather laptop bag with which he’ll definitely steal the show at work. At Urban Bozz in Breda they have a wide range of high-quality leather laptop bags, but also backpacks, college bags, shoulder bags and more. A timeless gift that he is guaranteed to enjoy for years to come.

13. A bomber jacket that you can wear on both sides

Does your father dare to shine in a colourful piece of clothing? Then make him happy with a cool reversible bomber jacket that he can wear on both sides from the Ghent brand SankoShi. They use colourful African prints and the jackets are an ode to traditional African skills and craftsmanship, purchased from local Rwandan traders. They also have the same bomber jackets for children, so you can make a splash together with your father!

14. A trendy T‑shirt for cycling enthusiasts

Is your father a cycling enthusiast and is he already looking forward to the Tour de France? Then a T‑shirt from the Dutch brand Okimono with a cool bicycle is definitely a hit. This way your father always has a cool shirt to wear while supporting his favourite cycling team! The T‑shirts are made of 100% organic GOTS-certified cotton and are therefore also good for the environment. What else would you wish for?

15. A circular sports bag

At the Belgian circular brand Be the fibre you’ll find handy sports bags that your father will be very happy with. The bag consists of recycled materials and is finished with leather that comes from leftovers from a leather company.

15. Difficult to choose? Give a COSH! Gift Card

Would you rather let your father choose for himself? Then give your father a sustainable gift voucher. This way he discovers fair fashion, more sustainable sneakers and trendy lifestyle products at local stores in different cities. Read more about the COSH! Gift Card here.