Sustainable Fashion Weekly General Discussion Thread

A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.

Submitted 2026-08-28T18:00:22Z by AutoModerator https://ift.tt/GEf2dPU

My third linen set

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Submitted 2026-08-28T10:31:15Z by Mission_League_4075 https://ift.tt/9EwZ04H

What actually makes you invest in a craft-led, naturally dyed clothing brand?

Hey r/SustainableFashion,
When looking at independent labels built around traditional artisanal craft, natural botanical dyes, and raw earth-based textiles, what makes you genuinely want to support and invest in a piece?
With so many brands marketing "sustainability," what details make a craft-forward garment actually resonate with you?

Artisanal Value: Does the depth of traditional craft techniques (heritage hand-stitching, regional artisan partnerships, botanical dye processes) make an item feel worth a higher investment?

Modern Wearability: Do you prefer craft-led pieces that lean into timeless, modern silhouettes you can wear regularly, or do you view them more as special occasion / statement pieces?

Trust & Connection: What type of storytelling or process transparency helps you feel genuinely connected to a piece rather than feeling sold to?
Curious to hear what turns an artisanal, nature-dyed piece into something you truly cherish in your wardrobe.

Submitted 2026-08-28T07:50:39Z by SyrupBusiness7513 https://ift.tt/kDnM7xQ

Vogue reports that 58% of consumers surveyed prefer resale over buying new, while 47% now consider an item’s potential resale value before purchasing it new.

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Submitted 2026-08-27T12:23:10Z by LOCOCOWBOY131 https://ift.tt/nG68crf

What do you guys do with clothes you no longer wear?

I've been going through my wardrobe lately and realized I have quite a few clothes I don't really wear anymore, but they're still perfectly usable.

Got me wondering what do you guys usually do with clothes like that?

Do you donate them, give them to friends/family, sell them, give them away online, or just keep them because you might wear them someday?

Just curious how other people deal with this.

Submitted 2026-08-27T08:39:34Z by kenneth8663 https://ift.tt/65k4Zb2

What I have learned about Indian Handloom after entering the business

Before entering the handloom and sustainable fashion business, i thought I understood textiles reasonable well.

I was wrong.

One of the biggest things I have learned is that a handloom product isn't simply a product. Behind it is a person, a skill, a community and often generations of knowledge.

I am still learning, but I am curious - what makes you personally value a handloom product over a machine made one?

Is it Craftsmanship? The story? Quality? Sustaonability? Cultural connection?

Submitted 2026-08-27T07:09:28Z by FamousEntrepreneur03 https://ift.tt/xTA6HRq

Weekly Thrift Haul Thread

Because the most sustainable clothing is what already exists, show off your thrifted pieces here!

Submitted 2026-08-26T15:01:17Z by AutoModerator https://ift.tt/dZTzxqU

Vintage business

How do I start my own vintage clothing business? I need something Y2K-style, fairy-tale, and stylish, preferably from the Philippines or Thailand. Help?

Submitted 2026-08-26T13:16:38Z by DifferentUniverseeee https://ift.tt/wVTHjBo

Crochet FTW

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Submitted 2026-08-26T08:04:00Z by CrochetCreator9 https://ift.tt/Ab34DEQ

What's the most sustainable and ethical way to declutter clothes?

What's the most eco-friendly way to get rid of my clothes, I don't wanna just give a huge bag to some overcrowded charity shop that's gonna throw everything in landfill, and I don't necessarily need to make money off of fast-fashion items and sell them on vinted. They're all well looked after but I'm not going through the effort of listing my thrifted primark finds for £2 per item

I know oxfam has a really good recycling system so maybe them? I would just live for these clothes to go to as useful places as possible, I know I can't control what people do with it after I give it away but I'd like to try my best to do my part

Info about me:

I've had to move houses a lot in the past 3 years so that's resulted in a lot of storing and rebuying, now I have a storage locker with all my stuff in one place and I'm planningbon getting rid of about 5 black bin bags worth of clothes, many of which I've barely worn, nothing is stained or damaged so I would love if it could all find a decent home.

Thanks Reddit

Submitted 2026-08-25T12:33:04Z by hoovertheboomer https://ift.tt/5Ay1rmO