Wearing economically and environmentally sustainable clothing can be complicated. Those who are looking for “feel-good” fashion may discover that words such as “green”, “eco”, “sustainable” can sometimes be marketing, rather than the whole truth. However some eco-friendly brands are truly trying to save the earth one garment after the other.

 

One of the best ways to help the world is to buy from second-hand stores. At thrift stores, consignment stores, one can take advantage of the variety of clothes available, with lots of different brands in one place. Also, these shops are usually affordable, so one can purchase everything for less. Buying at second-hand stores contributes to recycling clothes and sustaining a bright future.

 

Organic cotton, linen, and hand-dyed fabrics are a way to go, for a more sustainable future for fashion. Stores like Study NY make their clothes locally and are part of organizations such as The Uniform Project. Most brands have a variety of styles to suit lots of different people.

 

“Slow Fashion” is the idea of creating products slowly for quality and longevity. This results in fairer wages, lower carbon footprints, and a decreased amount of waste. High-fashion brands are acknowledging this movement with recent collections.

 

Some of these sustainable brands include:

• linenstitch: https://linenstit.ch/

• cylvan: https://cylvan.de/

• hessnatur: https://www.hessnatur.com/de/

• lifestyle over luxury: https://www.lifestyleoverluxury.com/

• untouched world: http://www.untouchedworld.com/

• patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/home/

• everlane: https://www.everlane.com/

• people tree: http://www.peopletree.co.uk/

• krochet kids intl.: https://www.krochetkids.org

• PACT apparel: https://wearpact.com/

• H&M conscious: http://www.hm.com/us/

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Sources:

• https://fashionista.com/2012/04/10-eco-friendly-fashion-brands-we-can-get-behind

• https://www.elle.com/fashion/g8913/best-eco-friendly-fashion-brands/

• http://www.senseandsustainability.net/2016/03/02/the-fashion-industry-and-its-impact-on-the-environment-and-society/

• http://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-clothing

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• http://www.untouchedworld.com/

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• http://about.hm.com/en/sustainability/sustainable-fashion.html