Sustainable Fashion
Sustainable Fashion
factsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·30·21
Today, clothing is cheap, and with Black Friday and two-for-one deals, it gets even cheaper. Fast fashion is a production model and distribution of clothing at high speed in large volumes resulting in an affordable end retail cost. As our fast fashion facts show, The so-called “cheapness” of fast fashion comes at the cost of […]
Sustainable Fashion
guideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·21·21
When choosing bedding products and clothing, comfort is usually a priority. From your winter jackets to comforters, there’s no doubt that you want to make sure they keep you warm. Companies recognize the need for this comfort by creating pieces using down or feathers from ducks and geese. This article examines down and feathers from […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·17·21
The eco-conscious man knows it is counterproductive to plant trees and clean the ocean while wearing clothing that leaves a destructive carbon footprint behind. This article picks out 20 sustainable clothing brands for men true to the values we seek in a sustainable fashion brand - better for people and the planet.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·17·21
With the increasing need for sustainability in fashion, fabrics like linen have become of great importance. From its natural color and aesthetic to its sustainable and functional properties, linen is here to stay. Moreover, organic linen fabric serves as an even better eco-friendly fabric option compared to the regular type. In this article, we explore […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·13·21
If you’ve been shopping for eco-friendly clothing, the chances are that you’ve come across Lyocell fabric. Lyocell is often compared with cotton and other semi-synthetic fibers like modal and viscose. Here's everything you need to know about Lyocell fabric and its sustainability.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·12·21
Over the years, we’ve noticed a shift within the fashion industry towards sustainable and ethical practices. From selecting high-quality, sustainable fabrics to transparency in the supply chain, brands are making changes. In this light, there has been a rise in the use of deadstock fabric.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·11·21
Our collective consciousness around the fashion industry’s environmental impact has led to brands embracing sustainable raw materials. One of the significant switches has been from conventional cotton. Ethical and sustainable companies are now embracing certified organic cotton fabric as an eco-friendly alternative.
HempguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·08·21
With the ever-growing interest in sustainable textiles within the fashion industry, many eco-friendly alternatives have sprung up. From organic cotton to bamboo and hemp fabric, designers are prioritizing eco-consciousness. Hemp fabric joins the club and is becoming more popular in apparel making. Looking to get an understanding of this versatile fiber that brands are turning […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·07·21
In today’s world, silk is one of the most high-valued and luxurious fabrics for clothing, bedding, or upholstery. People admire this natural fiber for its strength, shine, resilience, and softness. Also, its elegant appearance and feel position it as a luxury material within the fashion industry. Here we explore the question: is silk a sustainable […]
BambooguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·04·21
Bamboo fabric is one type of material that people often praise for being sustainable. However, the term ‘bamboo fabric’ houses different types of textiles. While some fabrics are environmentally friendly, others prove less so. The manufacturing process used to make each fabric also gives us an insight into which bamboo fiber is most sustainable. This […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
06·02·21
Modal fabric has become a pretty popular name in fashion and clothing production. Although modal is an environmentally-friendly fabric alternative to viscose and cotton, there are controversies around its level of sustainability. There’s no denying, however, that modal fabric is more durable than traditional rayon. This article serves as a fabric guide for modal.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·28·21
Sustainable clothing brands consider the financial costs of ethical practices to determine their price points. Of course, there are high-priced ethical clothes but there are a lot of others that are not as pricey. What’s more these brands prevent a cost passed on to people and planet. Here we list some of our favorite ethical […]
Sustainable Fashion
inspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·27·21
Using sustainable fabrics ensures we continue to enjoy wearing lovely clothes without endangering the planet. Fast fashion has made clothing cheap but at substantial costs to the and workers along the supply chain. Fashion should not cost the earth or the dignity of garment workers. Sustainable fabrics help to make this possible by providing sustainable, […]
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·24·21
Ethical fashion is a system of production and consumption that is socially and environmentally responsible. It takes care to minimize the negatives impacts of every step in the journey of your clothes from crop to home and tries to ensure that each stage is eco-friendly and morally ethical.
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·22·21
As consumers, we have a responsibility to not only use and dispose of our clothes responsibly but also consider where those clothing items are coming from. For this reason, an important shift is being made to ethical brands. Ethical fashion brands consider the impact of their clothing from chemical composition, to production energy and emissions, […]
Sustainable Fashion
actionsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·20·21
Year in, year out, you outgrow clothes. They either no longer fit perfectly, are out of style for you, or have aged due to wear and tear. Old clothing items may have outlived their use but you don’t have to throw them away, you can recycle clothes. There are many ways to recycle clothes, from […]
Sustainable FashionguideBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·19·21
T-shirts could easily be the most popular wardrobe staple in the world today. In a world full of short-lasting fast fashion choices, when you choose ethically made t-shirts you support apparel consumption that benefits not just you but other people and the planet as well.
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·18·21
Fast fashion books are sharpened swords to fight the short-changing fast fashion model and its environmental and social impacts. Fast Fashion enjoys high purchasing power from consumers for its cheap price label. But, its shockingly high cost on our social and environmental lives is threatening. In a recent Mckinsey report, people across the globe consume […]
Sustainable Fashionguide05·10·21
Rather than always buying new, we can now shop online for second-hand fashion with merely a few clicks. And a whole range of online thrift stores, appealing to almost any style and taste, has cropped up to help us beat fast fashion ills.
Sustainable FashionactionsBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·09·21
If you think cheap deals are great, there is something even better. It's called a clothing swap. A clothing swap brings people together to exchange their valuable but no longer-in-use clothes. These people could be total strangers or a group of friends. It is a fun way to declutter and revamp your closet. You get […]
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·08·21
There is an increase in the awareness of how fast fashion clothing manufacture and production causes pollution. It’s easier, however, to spot the polluting fast fashion brands, which we explore in this article. We will also discuss how changing your shopping habits can help you shop sustainably.
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
05·05·21
Fast fashion lovers worldwide get their cheap "fix" at high costs to the planet and garment workers in low-cost countries. And many are not aware that the weekly trends they indulge in have such negative consequences. The fast fashion industry has issues of unethical sourcing, human rights violations, and improper waste disposal. Unlike regular fashion […]
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
02·19·21
Creating a sustainable closet is a response to the world’s collective discussion surrounding the fashion industry’s practices. Fast fashion brands capitalise on consumers’ constant want for the latest, trendy clothes. This further leads to the use of production processes that are harmful and unethical.
Sustainable FashioninspirationBY Jennifer Okafor ·
01·10·21
Ever found an outfit you wanted, waited a week or two to make your purchase only to find the next latest and greatest on-trend piece already here? And it left you wondering if fashion trends could really change that quickly. That is fast fashion for you. Fashion produced in weeks rather than seasonally for affordable […]
Sustainable Fashioninspiration10·31·20
Do you thrift? You do if you’ve ever been to a store that sells previously owned goods like clothes, electronics, furniture, books, or music. You do if you’ve ever used an online used goods site like eBay, Etsy, or Craigslist. Ever shop at a consignment store? That’s thrifting. You can even call yourself a “thrifter” […]
Sustainable Fashioninspiration10·31·20
Finding stores full of worthwhile second-hand fashion has become the go-to for obtaining all manner of merchandise at a price you can afford. There is even a new hip name for shopping at the bargain store: “thrifting.” If you go thrifting, you’re a thrifter. However, to get the most out of thrifting, there are some basic […]
