In light of Everlane’s expanding recycled textiles line, I wanted to do a deep dive into the benefits of textiles recycling and share product info.
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A spotlight on natural fiber textiles that are better for the earth because they can biodegrade. Featuring Everlane, Ovcio Scarves, and Mantari.
Brands That Make Clothing with Deadstock Fabric Deadstock refers to fabric produced for a collection that was never used due to a flaw in the fabric or overproduction by the textile mill. Recycled refers to fabric upcycled from garments that had a previous life. The Benefits of Deadstock & Recycled Fabric Producing new items with …
Sponsored and written by MiaDonna Diamonds with my editorial approval The Best Option for Eco-Friendly Jewelry In recent years, consumers have begun to understand the devastating effects of diamond mining. On top of the damage to individuals and economies in mining communities, this practice has serious environmental consequences. Approximately 150 million carats of diamonds are …
This post was sponsored by WAMA Hemp Underwear and I received an item for review. Styling and research are my own. I feel like I should start this post off with a disclaimer that I’m probably not your typical underwear model, nor do I have any desire to be. But I liked the idea …
This post was sponsored by MATTER Prints as part of an ongoing partnership. Research and opinions are my own. Benefits of Natural Dye The fashion industry has a dye problem… The increased demand for textile products… and the use of synthetic dyes have together contributed to dye wastewater becoming one of the substantial sources of …
Written by guest contributor, Emily Folk. Fashion Industry and Water Waste When you go shopping, you consider so much about each garment you try on: How does it feel? How does it look on? How do I have to wash it? Is it worth the price on the tag? But many shoppers neglect to ask …
I was compensated by Amalou for my time researching and writing this post. When it comes to ethics, things are not so cut and dried, especially when you start to create value hierarchies that combine attention to people, planet, and animals. Nothing makes this more clear than Alden Wicker’s recent long form piece on the …
This piece was written by Emily Folk. Sustainable Vegan Leather Be sure that the fake leather clothes you’re wearing are actually environmentally friendly. Being concerned about the environment and the creatures on the earth is a noble gesture. It ensures that we have a place to call home long into the future. To help reverse …
This post was written by Alden Wicker and was originally published on EcoCult. Is Wool Ethical? For a long time, like so many millennials, I was not into the idea of wool. It brought to mind itchy, heavy sweaters and uncomfortable suits. And I don’t wear suits. But something began to change a few years …