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What is Lyocell Fabric? Sustainability, Pros, and Cons
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BY 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.
What Is Deadstock Fabric? Pros, Cons & Sustainability
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BY 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.
Is Organic Cotton Sustainable? Ethics, Pros & Cons.
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BY 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.
Hemp Fabric & Sustainability
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BY 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 […]
Silk Fabric & Sustainability
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BY 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 […]
Bamboo Fabric & Sustainability
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BY 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 […]
Modal Fabric: What is Modal? Sustainability, Pros, and Cons
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BY 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.
11 Best Affordable Sustainable Clothing Brands
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BY 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 Fabric: A Complete Guide to Sustainable and Ethical Fabric
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BY 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, […]
How To Shop Ethically for Clothes
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BY 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.
30 Sustainable Clothing Brands Practicing Ethical Production
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BY 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, […]
Recycle Your Old Clothes
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BY 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 […]
13 Best Sustainable T-shirts & Ethical Tee Brands to Shop
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BY 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.
10 Best Fast Fashion Books
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BY 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 […]
25 Best Online Thrift Stores for Second-Hand Fashion (2023)
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05·10·21
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.
Host a Clothing Swap - Tips for Fashion Exchange
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BY 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 […]
Alternatives To Fast Fashion For Slower Sustainable Style
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BY 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.
7 Fast Fashion Documentaries Worth a Watch
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BY 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 […]
6 Tips & Ideas To Create A Sustainable Closet
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BY 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.
What is Fast Fashion? Social and Environmental Impacts
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BY 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 […]
Benefits of Thrift Shopping For Second Hand Clothes
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10·31·20
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” […]
How to Thrift Shop for Thrifty Clothing Finds
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10·31·20
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 […]
How to Start an Online Thrift Store Selling Second-Hand Clothes
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·27·20
Starting an online thrift store is a great idea, whether you’re doing it for charity or looking to build a new income stream. A thrift store is a low-cost, low-entry business that anyone can grow from the comfort of their home. If you’re wondering how to start an online thrift store, this article will cover a […]
Resale Fashion - Disrupting Fast Fashion
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09·20·20
Fashion also has a reputation for being controversial and confrontational. This is borne out these days by a struggle between two different elements of the clothing industry: “fast fashion” and “fashion resale.” What are these two forces of fashion, and should the average person—who seldom watches fashion shows—really care?
What Is Slow Fashion? And How To Join the Slow Fashion Movement
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·16·20
The slow fashion movement is a much-needed response to the growing fast fashion industry and its resulting environmental damage. If you’re asking “what is slow fashion?”, here’s a detailed breakdown of the slow fashion concept and what it means to the fashion industry.
How to Minimize Your Wardrobe - Declutter Your Closet & Save Money
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BY Jennifer Okafor ·
09·10·20
Clothing and accessories are significant contributors to clutter. People hoard clothing they no longer wear for various reasons. A report by WRAP says that consumers in the UK have about £30 billion worth of clothes they have not worn for the past year. By learning how to minimise your wardrobe, you can manage your space […]
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