Sustainable fashion is a word that’s mostly used these days, as we all become ever more informed of the importance of the environmental impact of our clothes —with the industry putting up for a shocking four to 10% of global greenhouse-gas emissions every year. But what does eco-friendly fashion actually mean?

Basically, it’s a freeform term for clothes that are made and consumed in a way that can be, quite literally, sustained, while securing both the environment and those producing garments.

Considering the number of things involved, there are still too few brands out there tackling all of these complex issues right out, and even those that are will agree that there’s always a margin for betterment. This means that just basically buying clothing articles labeled ‘sustainable’ is not enough; we need to fully rethink our buying habits and the way we use clothes.

So, if you want to make sure your clothes are as sustainable as they can be, here’s everything you need to know. 

Purchase Necessities

It may be a little too over-said, but the motto “buy less and buy better” is the main factor when you consider that rinsing manufacturing of 100 billion clothes is being produced globally every year. Before buying something, think to yourself and consider all the sustainability factors like “What are you purchasing and what is the reason? What do you really need? Will you wear it at least 30 times?”.

Purchase Sustainable Products

Purchasing sustainable can also mean encouraging designers who are promoting sustainable practices, who all reuse recycled textiles in their products. Narrowing your but list for certain products can also help, whether that’s searching out brands making clothes more sustainably, gym-wear, or denim.

Thrifting

With thrift and vintage now increasingly available kudos to online sites, thrift shops, and markets, consider buying thrifted products when looking to add to your wardrobe. Not only will you stretch the life of these items and decrease the environmental impact of your wardrobe as an outcome, but you can also find one-of-a-kind articles that no one else will own.

Buy From Eco-friendly Brands

Sustainable brands are beginning to consider how fashion can have a good impact on the environment rather than just decreasing its impact. Regenerative agriculture—farming industries such as no-tilling and growing cover crops — is an uprising trend within a fashion that encourages to restoration of soil health and biodiversity.

Shun Harmful Substances 

Suppressed toxic substances that are used to treat our clothes are a major problem, polluting local waterways and posing a risk to garment workers. Keep an eye out for products with requirements for chemical used during the manufacturing process.

Use Clothes Delicately

Increasing the life of your wardrobe is important when it comes to decreasing the environmental footprint of your garments, and making sure they don’t end up blocking landfill dumps after just one or two wears. Ensure your clothes last as long as you can extend them by not washing them to much, as well as fixing them instead of throwing them out.

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