Sustainable Clothing Solutions

 

1. Bamboo Fiber
   a very soft fiber that thrives naturally without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. The fibre is 100% biodegradable. There are questions, however, about the process used to make the clothing fiber. (shop online)



2. Common Threads Garment Recycling by Patagonia
   Patagonia clothing company now recycles used Patagonia products into new garments using a fiber-to-fiber recycling system. This creates a sustainable cradle to cradle process for cloth.
3. Consignment Stores
   a store which sells used products, for a commission, on behalf of others.
4. Ebay Clothing Resale
   online store for reselling used clothing.
5. EcoSpun
   recycled polyester fiber from recycled plastic pop bottles (shop online).
6. Fair Trade Clothing
   clothing made by businesses that have a commitment to social justice in which employees and farmers are treated and paid fairly, sustainable environmental practices are followed, and long-term trade relationships are fostered.
7. Give-Away Shop
   second-hand stores that are starting to appear in Europe. They are similar to charity shops, only everything is available free at no cost.
8. Lyocell Fiber
   also called Tencel. Produced from cellulose, the main material in plant cells. The production process for Lyocell is extremely environmentally friendly – the fibre has all the advantages of a natural material and is 100% bio-degradable (shop online).
9. Natural Fiber
   overview of fibers made out of plants, animal and mineral sources.
10. Öeko-tex (or Oekotex or Oko-tex) Standard 100
    certification process that evaluates and screens for any harmful substances present within processed textiles intended to come into contact with consumers.
11. Organic Cotton Fiber
    cotton grown without the use of artificial chemicals such as herbicides or pesticides (shop online).
12. Organic Hemp Fiber
    hemp is the most durable of natural fibers. It requires no pesticides and needs little water, yet it renews the soil with each growth cycle. It's long roots prevent erosion and help retain topsoil (shop online).
13. Organic Linen Fiber (made from Flax)
    made from the flax plant. Fabrics made out of flax yarn have many benefits, including being absorbent and cool to wear under a variety of climatic conditions. Organic flax is grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides and fungicides (shop online).
14. Recycled Fabric
    reclaiming used fibers to make new garments and accessories (shop online).
15. Sasawashi
    a very durable Japanese fabric made from paper and the plant Kumazasa. The plant is has natural antibacterial and deodorant effects.
16. Soy Fiber
    a very soft and durable fiber. If grown organically, could be a new sustainable source for clothing (shop online).
17. Thrift Stores
    store which sells second-hand goods donated by members of the public for charitable purposes.
18. Wet Cleaning and CO2 Cleaning
    environmentally-friendly alternative to dry cleaning.
19. Wild Silks
    produced by undomesticated silkworms in the wild. The silkworms are not killed during the collection process. Also, peace silk.