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On Sunday, June 18 (June 11 in Belgium), we will celebrate all dads on Father’s Day. And as with most festive occasions, this goes hand in hand with presents. Are you missing the inspiration for a nice Father’s Day gift and do you want to give an original but also eco-friendly gift? Then we would like to help inspire you with some sustainable gift ideas for Father’s Day. Do you have a tough, fashionable or sporty dad? You can find the perfect gift for each type of father!
1. A stylish shirt from Mr. Manchette in Ghent
Does your dad like breezy linen shirts or does he often wear classic shirts to work? Discover both classic and casual shirts at Ghent based sustainable clothing brand Mr. Manchette. All shirts are made from organic fabrics and are ethically produced in Portugal. Is your dad still missing a shirt in his wardrobe? They’re also having a sale right now, so you better be quick!
2. Pampering products from Teint Teint in Antwerp
Does your dad have a busy schedule and a high stress level? Then a visit to Teint Teint in Antwerp might be a good idea. Here you will discover natural, luxurious care products that also smell great. How about delicious bath salts with lavender scent or a cool mouth wash? Discover the beautiful range of Father’s Day gifts at Teint Teint at Frankrijklei 133A in Antwerp.
3. A matching sweater from Ridges & Steam
Do you believe in the saying ‘twinning is winning’? Then you’ll be at the right place at Ridges & Steam. This Belgian brand offers durable sweaters with cool embroidery for men, women and kids. Give your partner a comfy sweater or T‑shirt that matches with your son or daughter and score instant cute points! Ridges And Steam’s clothes are made with recycled cotton and are produced by hand in a workshop in Portugal. So you score good points for the environment too: a great bonus!
4. Bad Weather skincare set from Druantia
Who says skincare products are only for women? Men also like to keep their skin looking fresh and radiant. And what better way to do that than with some stylish skincare products from Bad Weather. This brand has a stylish, clean look and uses natural and organic ingredients for their products. Put together a nice gift set at Druantia in Lier.
5. Freitag Wallet
For the cool dad who likes to travel, Freitag is exactly what you are looking for. Their bags and backpacks come in many models and colours and are made of recycled lorry canvas. A bag made from an old truck? Sounds pretty cool! Shop for your Freitag gift at Freitag.
6. Colorful A‑Dam boxers or socks
Clothes with crazy prints and cheerful colours made of environmentally friendly materials: that’s A‑Dam. This Dutch brand makes cool swimming shorts, boxer shorts and socks for men and is therefore perfect if you are looking for a functional and fun gift. By the way, did you know that this brand uses GOTS certified organic fabrics for their underpants and Econyl (made from old fishing nets) for their boxer shorts?
7. A colourful sweater from New Optimist
Summer is coming. Time to wear more colorful garments! Want to give your dad a cool, honest t‑shirt? Then you can go to New Optimist. This circular clothing brand makes great T‑shirts and sweaters from 100% cotton and all made locally in their Amsterdam workshop. New Optimist doesn’t only focus on sustainability but is also socially aware. The brand offers people with little access to the labour market employment in their atelier. Curious to discover the collections? Click on the button down here!
8. Handmade leather accessories from Studio Roem
Are you looking for a personal and handmade father’s day gift? In the centre of Amsterdam you’ll find Studio Roem. In this atelier you can find beautiful handmade leather goods like glasses cases, wallets, key rings and much more. All items are made from high quality, durable leather.
Curious about sustainable shops in Amsterdam? Click here.
9. A hip, durable T‑shirt from Dedicated
Is your dad a fan of cycling and is he looking forward to the Tour De France? Then a T‑shirt from Dedicated will definitely be a hit. Don’t let your dad wonder which shirt to wear when following the race, whether on the road or not. The T‑shirts are made of 100% organic cotton, so they are also good for the environment. What more could you ask for?
Want to discover more sustainable brands for men? Take a look at our brand checker.
10. A sports bag
At Be the fibre, you’ll find handy sports bags that your dad is going to be very happy with. The bag consists of recycled materials and is finished with leather that comes from leftover pieces from a leather company.
12. Ecological jogging made of hemp
Are you looking for a Father’s Day gift for a dad who’s the sporty type but who also likes comfort? Then a jogging outfit is probably the thing for him. This unisex jogging outfit is made of 30% hemp and 70% organic cotton and is thus entirely made of natural, sustainable materials. Furthermore, the clothing was produced within Europe, in Greece. Discover more clothes of the brand Iron Roots at Restrived.
Would you like to know more about material fibre hemp? Click here.
Discover the advantages of organic cotton here.
13. Dopper
Make sure your dad can keep his drink warm or cold with a reusable bottle from Dopper! Screw the top part off the get a handy cup where you can drink from.
14. Circular sunglasses
Is your dad really cool? Then trendy, circular sunglasses are the way to go! At Bidules in Brussels, you can find vintage (sun)glasses made from the frames that the Bidules team rescues from old factories and attics.
Want to discover more sustainable eyewear? Click here.
15. Trendy, durable sneakers from Veja
Do you want your father to think of you every day? Then get him shoes! Veja’s trendy sneakers are made in Brazil from ecological materials such as natural rubber, organic cotton and vegetable tanned leather. Besides the leather sneakers, the brand also has vegan versions made of organic cotton coated with P.U, corn starch and castor oil.
16. Slipper of As Portuguesas by Zappa
Looking for a summer-proof gift to take your dad to the beach? Discover the As Portuguesas slippers with a 100% cork sole at Zappa in Antwerp.
17. Ecobag van Award/t
For a sustainable man’s bag with which your dad can go to work or do groceries, you must visit . They created an environmentally-friendly bag made of eco-leather.
18. Upcycled toilet bag from Zwartjes van 1883
For a cool father who likes to travel, this upcycled toilet bag from Zwartjes from 1883 is highly recommended! The toiletry bag is made of Ocean Impact Plastic, recycled from the plastic soup. In addition, the bag is ultra-light, sturdy, waterproof and easy to wash. Super handy for travelling or to organise your toiletries at home!
19. Vegan cookbook for cool guys from VEGA-LIFE
Vegan food not cool? This vegan cookbook proves the opposite! Inspire your father with delicious vegan comfort foods and surprise him with the Man.Eat.Plant cookbook by Lisette Kreischer and Maartje Borst! The book contains delicious and cool vegan recipes such as aubergine dogs, Mushroom Burger, epic roasts and tempeh satay, all with photography that immediately makes you hungry. The cookbook is available at the 100% vegan store VEGA-LIFE in Amsterdam and online.
20. Difficult to choose? Offer a COSH! Gift Card
Would you rather let your dad choose for himself? Then give your father a sustainable gift voucher. With this he will discover fair fashion, sustainable sneakers and hip lifestyle products at local shops in different cities.
Hopefully, scoring a sustainable father’s day gift will be a piece of cake thanks to our tips! Want to discover more gift ideas? Then be sure to check out our other gift guides.
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