Sustainable Clothing Solutions

Eco Fashion Brand Directories

Lyocell Fiber: also called Tencel, this 100% biodegradable fiber is produced in an environmentally-friendly manner from cellulose - the main material in plant cells. Counterpoint: potential health issues.
Organic Cotton Fiber: cotton grown without the use of artificial chemicals such as herbicides or pesticides (additional information).
Organic Hemp Fiber: a durable natural fibers that can be grown without pesticides and with minimal water use. The hemp plant has long roots which help to prevent erosion and retain topsoil (additional information).
Organic Linen Fiber: made from the organically-grown flax plant. The fiber is absorbant and cool to wear in varioius climates.
Sasawashi: a very durable Japanese fabric made from paper and the plant Kumazasa, which has natural antibacterial and deodorant effects.
Non-GMO Soy Clothing: "soy silk" or "vegetable cashmere" is made from soy protein which is a by-product of tofu manufacturing.
Compassionate Clothing Guide: offers great vegan alternatives to commonly used animal-based fabric and accessories
Organic Jute: a soft, strong, durable and recycleable fiber, jute is the most affordable natural fabric and is usually blended with organic cotton.

Passing it On: there are numerous ways to resell or give-away clothes: from craigslist or thrift stores to ebay and consignment stores. Different types of give-away or swap shops or online freecycle sites are also growing in number.
Rent Clothing and Accessories: for fashion-oriented consumers, several rental companies offer the latest, high-end, fashion at a fraction of the cost while cutting way back on resource use.
Upcycling Excess Textiles: creating clothing from textile waste at LOOPTOWORKS.
Upcycling Fashion: creating new outfits out of unwanted items
Common Threads Initiative: Patagonia clothing company now recycles used Patagonia products into new garments using a fiber-to-fiber recycling system. This creates a more sustainable cradle to cradle process for cloth.
Textile Recycling: reclaiming used fibers to make new garments and accessories or reclaim materials.

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 (additional information).
EU Ecolabel: an ecolabel given to textiles that minimize the use of harmful substances and reduce air and water pollution.
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.
Sustainable Apparel Coalition: sustainability leaders in the apparel and footwear industry has created the higg index - a suite of tools that enables brands, retailers, and facilities to accurately measure and score a company or product’s sustainability performance.