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Best Non-Toxic Maternity Clothing
We vetted maternity clothing against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Natural, breathable fibers like organic cotton, hemp, wool, and leather
- Minimal use of synthetics
- Non-toxic dyes and low-impact finishes
- Trusted certifications like GOTS and OEKO-TEX
- Transparent sourcing, ethical manufacturing, and full material disclosure
Best Non-Toxic Maternity Clothing
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic maternity clothing:
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What to know about maternity clothing
Maternity clothes are worn for hours at a time, often directly against skin that may be more sensitive during pregnancy. The fabrics, dyes, and finishes used in these garments matter because of that prolonged, full-body contact.
- Natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, hemp, wool, and silk are breathable, comfortable, and less likely to carry chemical residues.
- Synthetic fabrics, chemical dyes, and treated finishes are common in maternity wear and worth paying attention to, especially for pieces worn daily or against bare skin.
Review what you already wear
Check the fabric labels on the maternity pieces you wear most often. Focus first on items that sit against your skin for long stretches, like leggings, bras, underwear, and sleep clothes.
- Look at the material tag inside each garment — prioritize replacing pieces that are mostly synthetic (polyester, nylon, acrylic) or that don't list their fiber content clearly.
- If a garment has a strong chemical smell when new, that can indicate heavy dye treatments or finishes.
Get more from what you already own
Replacing an entire maternity wardrobe at once isn't always realistic. A few simple steps can help reduce what your skin is exposed to from clothes you already have.
- Wash new garments at least once before wearing them to help remove residual dyes, finishes, and processing chemicals.
- For heavily synthetic pieces like leggings or shapewear, try wearing a thin natural-fiber layer underneath to create a barrier between the fabric and your skin.
Choose cleaner maternity clothes
When shopping for new pieces, look for maternity clothing made primarily from natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, hemp, or merino wool. If a garment includes stretch materials like elastane or spandex, it should be a small percentage of the fabric blend.
- Look for trusted certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX® on the label or product page, and choose brands that are transparent about their materials, dyes, and production practices.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved maternity clothing.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...