On the topic of slow fashion, let’s talk about eco-friendly, sustainable fabrics – where can you buy it and what constitutes textiles as being environmentally conscious?
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There’s a mind boggling amount of info available – natural vs. synthetic fibers / textiles as well as the manufacturing process. For instance, cotton – while being a natural material – uses a lot of resources to produce (energy, water, land/natural resources, toxic chemicals)
Some popular choices include hemp, bamboo, ramie, seacell, lenpur, lyocell, tencel, recycled polyester, organic wool + cotton, soy cashmere / silk.
RESOURCES ON CHOOSING ECO-FRIENDLY FABRIC:
http://www.textileschool.com/articles/611/eco-friendly-fibers
http://dresswelldogood.com/2015/09/24/what-fabrics-do-we-wear/
https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/do-you-know-which-fabrics-are-most-sustainable.html
https://respecterre.com/top-5-the-best-eco-friendly-fibres/?lang=en
http://www.greenlivingonline.com/article/guide-natural-and-eco-friendly-fabrics
BUYING ECO-FRIENDLY / SUSTAINABLE FABRIC:
Upcycling / repurposing items from your home and thrift stores / garage sales
https://www.honeybegood.com/
AMAZON ORGANIC FABRIC SELECTION:
http://amzn.to/2Ed3a0n
http://amzn.to/2C5wTm0 (Organic Cotton Plus on Amazon)
https://organiccottonplus.com/
https://www.simplififabric.com/
https://www.naturesfabrics.com/
http://birchfabrics.com/
https://threadinternational.com/
http://cloud9fabrics.com/
https://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-organic-cotton-fabric.aspx
Be sure to answer this week’s poll question: Are you interested in buying eco-friendly fabric?
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