Several organizations have utilized civil disobedience to advocate for sustainable fashion. Radical environmentalism in the fashion industry often employs confrontation or sabotage as non-violent protest methods. These tactics aim to challenge unethical practices and raise awareness about environmental and social injustices.

Extinction Rebellion (XR): 

This group employs non-violent civil disobedience, including protests and campaigns like "Fashion Act Now," to challenge the fashion industry's environmental impact and advocate for systemic change. "On the afternoon of Tuesday 24th August 2021, four members of Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action glued themselves to the front door of Selfridges on Oxford Street. They were wearing a dress inspired by designer Issey Miyake’s ‘A Piece of Cloth’ (APOC) which displayed the messages: ‘Fashion is addicted to dirty oil’ and ‘Code red for fossil fuel fashion." (2025: Code red for fossil fuel fashion! Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action glue themselves to Selfridges on Oxford Street).

Fossil Fuel Fashion Campaign: 

Launched at Climate Week NYC Sept 2023, the Fossil Fuel Fashion Campaign is an initiative that aims to expose the fashion industry's heavy reliance on fossil fuels. It highlights how the production of synthetic fibers, a cornerstone of fast fashion, is deeply intertwined with the oil and gas industry. The campaign calls for a shift towards more sustainable production methods, including a reduction in the use of fossil fuels and a transition to renewable energy sources. It advocates for policies that support a circular economy for textiles, promoting reuse, repair, and recycling to minimize waste and reduce the industry's environmental impact. (2025; https://www.fossilfuelfashioncampaign.com/)

Serpica Naro: 

This activist brand infiltrated Milan Fashion Week in 2005, using a fabricated identity to critique labor conditions. Activists staged a protest on the runway, showcasing garments that highlighted exploitation in the fashion supply chain. (2025: "The Serpica Naro Story" https://www.serpicanaro.com/serpica-story).

Craftivism: 

Groups like microRevolt engage in craftivism, creating projects like the "NIKE Blanket Petition," which used knitted squares to symbolize fair labor policies. This initiative aimed to raise awareness about working conditions while promoting community engagement. (2025: https://www.microrevolt.org/)