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How do you shop for sustainable clothes? One easy way to learn about a garment’s sustainable stats is to look at the fabric. What your clothes are made out of will directly impact how much water your garment uses or how well it will decompose (or not) once it’s thrown away. While designers might have some limitations on the type of fabric that they can use depending on their designs, cost, availability, etc. sustainable brands will more often than choose more eco friendly fabrics to reduce their environmental impact.
Most eco friendly fabrics are natural materials that can degrade naturally. However, with innovations and technology that isn’t always the case. Some man-made eco friendly fabrics can be just as sustainable as their natural counterparts.
Continue reading to learn more about some of these fabrics that you can easily shop for. All it takes is 5 seconds to read the tag to learn just how sustainable the clothes you’re choosing can be. How easy is that?
Read more about eco friendly fabrics:
Fabrics Guide: Is Bamboo Really Good For The Environment?
Fabrics Guide: Just How Eco-Friendly Is That Viscose Dress?
Fabrics Guide: Does Modal Live Up To The Sustainable Hype?
Buzzword Breakdown: What Makes Organic Cotton So Good For The Earth?