The 7 Best Robes of 2021

Best Overall for Women: Pact Pocket Robe

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Is there anything that Pact’s pocket robe doesn’t offer? Simple, sexy, and made using certified organic cotton, this bathrobe is the ultimate in affordable, sustainable style. Deep pockets and long sleeves keep you cozy once you step out of the shower, this is a cute and budget-friendly choice.

Affordable fashion is often linked with unsustainable manufacturing, but this isn’t the case with Pact Apparel. Cotton can have a detrimental impact on the planet, but Pact uses fiber certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard. What’s more, it must have passed through Fair Trade Certified factories, ensuring a safe and sustainable livelihood for the communities and environments the company works with. The result? You can go back to bed with a smile on your face in the knowledge that your wardrobe is doing its bit for sustainability.

Best Overall for Men: Parachute Cloud Cotton Robe

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“Luxurious” and “soft” aren’t words commonly associated with clothing designed for men, but in the case of this cloud cotton robe from Parachute, it’s warranted. It’s made from 100% long-staple cotton, a fiber that results in fluffier and more luxurious fabric. Available in five different colors including our favorite, “Surplus” (a shade of olive green), this bathrobe is so comfortable you’ll struggle to want to take it off. 

What’s more, the sustainability credentials of this brand really add up. All products are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified, so they’re made without any harmful chemicals or synthetics. Ever conscious of its impact, Parachute also works with the UN to send anti-malaria nets to countries in need.

Best Spa: Parachute Classic Bathrobe

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Nothing says classic spa—just with sustainability thrown in—like this sumptuously cozy white bathrobe from Parachute. Long-staple cotton promises plush, soft-on-the-skin comfort, while the shawl collar that can wrap about your neck for an added burst of warmth makes this a truly year-round addition to your bath and sleepwear. 

Like all of the brand’s products, this robe is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified (so no harmful chemicals or synthetics are used in the manufacturing process). It’s also made using thick Turkish cotton, so it’s guaranteed to make even the most humdrum bathing experiences feel like you’re at a five-star spa.

Best Plush: Coyuchi Unisex Cloud Loom Organic Robe

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The name “cloud loom” conveys the soft plushness of Coyuchi’s trademarked fabric, and this bathrobe is no exception. The long-staple organic cotton used to craft this bathrobe is certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard. It is both absorbent and as close to fleece as organic cotton can come, making for heavenly, post-bath comfort. Available in three understated colors (we love slate), its unisex style means makes it a versatile choice.

Available in three understated colors (we love slate), its unisex style means you might find yourself fighting over it with your other half. That said, it’s definitely tempting to just buy two off the cuff: The brand works largely with Fair Trade Certified farmers and will also take your old linens for a discount on a new purchase with the guarantee they won’t end in landfill—a truly laudable way of keeping fashion sustainable. 

Best Silk: Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Robe

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If you’ve gone vegan or are just doing your best to be more mindful in your choices, you might be looking for a plant-based alternative to silk. If so, we have the choice for you! Ettitude’s PETA-approved vegan silk bathrobe is a fabulous alternative. 

Made from 100 percent organic and hypoallergenic bamboo lyocell (which, in layman's terms means that fewer toxic chemicals and less waste—an issue with standard bamboo fabrics), this bathrobe feels light, silky, and opulent. Its mid-length hem makes it the best option for mild mornings.

Best Waffle: Ettitude Bamboo Lyocell Waffle Bathrobe

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Ettitude’s waffle bathrobe offers unisex styling and neutral colors, making it an appealing choice for a range of tastes. All-organic bamboo lyocell woven is into a sumptuously soft waffle texture that is both comfortingly thick and moisture-wicking—making it a perfect post-shower robe. It comes packaged in a reusable drawstring bag, made from recycled plastic fibers.

Best Kimono: Bloom & Give Kimono Robe

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Brighten up your day with these beautifully patterned kimono robes from Bloom and Give. This company is dedicated to showcasing the sustainable and traditional artistry of India with hand-crafted block prints by artisans in Jaipur, continuing a tradition that dates back some 800 years. You may even be tempted to wear this out of the house: It’s the epitome of chic and sustainable.

Not only will the prints on this bathrobe add color to your mood, but there’s another sweetener if you support this company. Ten percent of all sales go directly to girls’ education programs across India, which support the company in its commitment to erasing global poverty and minimizing conflict.