The Complete Guide to Sustainable Fashion

Clothing Composition: The ingredients of your clothing

Natural Fabric: Materials you can find in nature that let your skin breathe.

• Cotton
  • +:
  • -:
• Linen
  • +
  • –
• Bamboo
  • PROS
  • CONS
• Common Animal Fibers (Wool, Cashmere, Silk, Mohair, Alpaca Down, Leather)
  • PROS:
  • CONS:

Synthetic Fabric: AKA Plastic– Derived from Fossil Fuels/Petroleum.

• Polyester
• Nylon
• Spandex
• Acrylic
• Microfiber
• Pleather

In the middle (processed)

• Modal
  • From tree pulp but
• Tencel

Fast Fashion vs Slow Fashion:

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility):

Where to Buy Sustainable Fashion Pieces?

1. Check out my post on some of my favorite sustainable fashion brands here (link)..
2. Second-hand (thrift store, flea market, garage sale, online resellers)
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3. Hand-me-downs
   • Recycling clothes through friends and family is one of the most natural and easiest ways to update your wardrobe. I’ve been gifted the cutest things from my mom, siblings, and friends! And there’s usually a story behind each piece to share- which is fun!
4. Upcycling
   • Feeling crafty? Interested in sewing? Use your creativity to turn old pieces into new! There are endless possibilities with whatever we own.