7 Sustainable Brands Short Men (Kings) Can Wear 2026

According to the CDC, the average height of American men is 5’9”. For the 30% of men 5’8” and under looking to create a more sustainable wardrobe, their height may pose as a barrier in doing so. That’s because a lot of ethical and sustainable men’s brands cater to men with an average height and don’t offer extra small sizes for shorter men.

If ethical clothing brands seek to make sustainable clothing the norm they will surely need to address sizes for shorter men. But why exactly do these brands seem to be tailoring to the general population rather than embracing inclusivity?

There is one sure reason for this big issue for small men. These brands are often small and new, meaning they have to cater to more of a general population first in order to survive. Therefore, as these brands grow it will allow them to expand their horizons and further embrace men of all shapes and sizes.

Fortunately for all the short kings, some ethical clothing brands are already embracing body inclusivity and catering to a wider clientele. With these brands you do not have to get bummed when you see something you like only to find out that it does not come in your size.

7 Brands to Shop for Sustainable Clothes Short Guys Can Wear

Here are 7 ethical clothing brands for men 5’8” and shorter:

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1) ASKET

Finding clothes that actually fit as a shorter guy is harder than it sounds — most brands offer XS but forget that shorter men also need a shorter body length, shorter sleeves, and a shorter inseam. ASKET solves this properly across the board.

Their t-shirts come in Short, Regular, and Long lengths across every size, adjusting both body and sleeve length simultaneously. Their trousers and sweatpants offer the same treatment — Short and Regular inseam options so you’re not hemming everything you buy.

All of it is made from 100% organic cotton with full supply chain transparency published on every product page. One of the few sustainable brands that treats fit as seriously as it treats ethics.

2) Taylor Stitch

Taylor Stitch’s commitment “to building the best possible clothing while pledging to limit [their] environmental impact” makes them one of our favorite companies. And guess what? They are killing the game with their selection of extra small men’s clothes.

They sell collared men’s shirts, tee shirts, and jackets all in extra small sizes. All their denim comes in 36″ length that allows for easy hemming, and if you visit one of their storefronts, they offer a free hemming service.

When asked about their sizes, they said “we’re a growing brand! We’re working on being able to offer sizes to suit more body types, so stay tuned.”

3) Outerknown

In regards to comfort, style, versatility, and sustainability, Outerknown shows up for all those things. Although it would be nice to see them expand extra small sizes to more of their clothing options, it is nice to see that they have quite a few stylish pieces like button ups and shorts.

4) prAna

When it comes to yoga and athletic wear for smaller than average men, prAna has you covered. In the yoga department, they sell yoga pants, shorts, hoodies, zip ups, tanks, and tee shirts in extra small.

For casual wear, they have collared shirts, polos, and jackets in an extra small. Whether you’re a yoga guru, athlete, or just like to look good, prAna will fulfill your needs while keeping the environment in mind.

5) Patagonia

With transparency at the top of their values, Patagonia has helped make a lot of noise in the media about the horrors of the fashion industry and the importance of protecting our planet. They have also made athletic and casual wear for short men easily accessible to a large population through both their website and storefronts in 20 different countries.

Advocating a ‘buy only what you need’ model, Patagonia offers men’s tee shirts and polos in extra small and some of their outerwear and pants come in sizes as small as extra-extra small. Moreover, they sell their pants in short lengths (30” inseam).

6) Nudie Jeans

Finding well-made jeans with a short enough inseam is one of the biggest challenges for shorter guys. Nudie Jeans is one of the only sustainable denim brands that actually solves this — offering inseam lengths down to 28 inches across multiple fits, so you’re not stuck hemming every pair you buy.

Made from 100% organic cotton, fully repaired for free for life at any Nudie store, and built to fade and fit better the longer you wear them. Swedish-made, deeply transparent, and one of the most credible names in sustainable denim.

7) Conscious Step

Fighting poverty, disease, hunger, and so much more, Conscious Step’s organic, fair trade, and ethically made socks are the ultimate sock around. Although finding shoes is not much of struggle when it comes to being a smaller than average guy, socks are.

You know the struggle when the heel of the sock is on your calf. Luckily, Conscious Step makes some of their socks in men’s sizes 4-8. Not only do you get some stylish socks, but you also give to a good cause. If that isn’t a win-win, I don’t know what is.

The Cheapest and Most Sustainable Alternative

As always, buying second hand is not only a great option when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, it can also save you quite a bit of money. It can be a struggle to find extra small men’s clothing, but you never know what you will find yourself on a good thrifting trip.

If perusing thrift stores on the weekend is not exactly your thing, online resources such as Poshmark, Depop, and Patagonia’s own Worn Wear make it crazy easy to search and filter by extra small men’s clothing. Additionally, getting used clothes hemmed or tailored can be a great way to save money while staying super stylish.

Finding men’s clothes that are ethically and sustainably made can be a struggle in itself, and when you are a short guy it can seem all the more of a daunting task. That’s why we have put together a list that covers everything from basic pocket tees to denim jackets.

More Sustainable Brands Short Men Can Rock

As ethical brands grow, more options will become available for all the not as tall gents. For more brands check out:

• 70+ Ethical Men’s Brands in our Brand Guide
• Top 30 Ethical + Sustainable Brands for Men
• 12 Ethical Men’s Brands in the US You Should Know About

For all the shorter men out there, is there something you’ve been struggling to find that wasn’t covered by our list? Let us know in the comments and we’d love to help you find it.

Editor’s Note: Article updated May 2026. We’ve refreshed our recommendations to better reflect brands with dedicated sizing options for shorter men — including ASKET, which offers Short length options across tees, trousers, and sweatpants.