upcycling clothes

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Submitted 2026-09-02T13:51:48Z by Certain_Cable_4876 https://ift.tt/x8qu3mk

Sustainable underwear

Help! I need new socks and boxers.

All the pairs I bought from Target over 2 y ago have almost all worn out.

I buy secondhand as much as possible, but I draw the line at underwear, socks, and shoes. I belive shrinking my footprint, no matter how futile, is important, at least for my heart. I feel the same way voting with my money. I might not be able to put Amazon out of business, but I can try.

So I need brands that suck less than others, i.e. not a major polluter, transparent supply chain, not a ton of human rights violations, not being boycott.

Boycotts I am participating in: Amazon, Walmart, Temu, Nike, Target, everything on the BDS Movement* (I need to review the list) and few fast food restaurants and

They also have to be affordable, because I'm a working class schmo and thrift was a value growing up. As such, sometimes more affordable is more money but longer lasting. My favorite brands for thrifting are work wear and outdoor brands.

What fabrics are more sustainable than others? Bamboo vrs cotton vrs synthetic?

Amd what the F are "cooling fabrics"?

Submitted 2026-09-02T12:11:38Z by brightbooger https://ift.tt/Cqv0YBO

Do you also ask this question while buying Leather Alternative?

This is the most asked question these days, Do you also ask this question- Plant-Based Leather Really Sustainable? Well I want to clarify Plantbased leather based on my work in this area for more than 3 years now. I beleive that consumers can safegurard them through misleading Green washing claims by asking right questions.

Anything which is not leather and have a slight composite of Plants are called Plantbased Leather however plant-based leather's sustainability ultimately depends on: How much Biobased the material is? and how much of it is actually present in the material, what other ingredients are used, How long the manufactured, how long the finished product to it at the end of its useful life.

In India, Plantbased leather is being made utilizing Agricultural waste and It gives waste a useful application, while waste otherwise may be burned, discarded or left with limited economic value.

but Agricultural waste does not Automatically means 100% Plant-base

A plant-based leather material is not necessarily made entirely from agricultural waste.

Most of the alternatives are composite materials. They may contain plant fibres or agricultural residues along with binders, coating, adhesives, fillers, pigments and other components required to give the material flexibility, water resistance and a consistent finish.

This is why simple calling something "Plant based Leather" and considering it sustainable is not actually good sustainable choice, You need to know what is inside the material.

What type of binder holds the fibres together? What type of coating is used? What adhesive joins the layers? Is the adhesive solvent based or Water based?

These questions matter because the sustainability of a composite material depends on its complete composition, not just its headline ingredients. Thus next time we shoulld be asking deep questions regarding materials being marked as sustainable.

Interested to know what more questions as a consumers you ask while buying an Innovative material?

Submitted 2026-09-02T07:17:16Z by Free_Bit5722 https://ift.tt/1sfE7wr

How many people are here who work around sustainable fashion and think it can add lot of premium and story to the brands

Hello everyone,

I am curious to know how many brands are here who think sustainable fashion is the future.
Adding sustainable and natural fibers may add lot of value and story to their brands.
A question from a sustainable fashion enthusiast and a weaver.

Submitted 2026-09-02T05:12:25Z by Yknownothingjohnsnow https://ift.tt/tRhOZWc

on dyes and are they sustainable?

I am thinking of getting my clothes custom-made and having a design printed on them with dye, but I've heard most dyes aren't compostable. Are there any dyes I can get that are compostable but also effective unlike some botanical

Submitted 2026-09-01T11:32:17Z by husna_09xhc https://ift.tt/YjH71XA

Good alternatives to leather

I'm not trying to start an argument about this topic. I know there are people with strong opinions about this, and I respect that. I just want to get more educated about it, and this seems like the best place for that.

For a long time now, I've heard that faux leather is worse for the environment than real leather products. Because it's basically plastic. I also heard that leather is a byproduct of the meat industry, so it's not like the animal is being raised for that purpose. HOWEVER, I clearly understand that there's still an animal that suffered and died, and at the end of the day, we're wearing somebody's skin. If we really think about it.

At this point, I'm just trying to make the best decision. I don't mind buying a cheaper faux leather option (compared to real leather). I have some shoes that lasted me for a long, long time. I just don't know at this point what the best environmental choice is.

Is buying secondhand real leather a good option? Since we're not directly contributing to the demand?

ps: I am not vegan, that's why this is still a question for me. Once again, I'm trying to learn <3

Submitted 2026-09-01T10:15:06Z by oksweetpea https://ift.tt/JstjhV6

When you buy clothes for the festive season, do you think about who made them?

The festive season is beginning in India 🇮🇳, and like every year, many of us will be buying new clothes.

We usually look at the things that are immediately visible - color, design, fabric, brand and price.

But I have been thinking about something else:

How often do we think about the person who actually made the garment?

Was it woven by hand?

How much time did it take?

Was it the person who made it paid fairly?

Is the craft being passed down to the next generation?

And what happens to the garment when we actually stop wearing it?

I have been working in the Indian sustainable fashion and handloom space, and this is something I have started thinking about much more deeply.

I am not suggesting that everyone needs to buy handloom or expensive clothing. I think it's more about being a little more conscious about what we are buying.

So I am curious: when you shop for festive clothing, what matters most to you - price, design, quality, brand, craftsmanship, sustainability, or the story behind the garment?

And what makes you trust a garment when you don't know who made it?

I'd genuinely like to hear different perspectives.

Thank You 😊 Have a great month ahead.

Submitted 2026-09-01T05:53:01Z by FamousEntrepreneur03 https://ift.tt/4MNvkO5

Dont know where to shop

Hi, i am new to this subreddit and sustainable fashion. I am trying to get better spending habits in general, but i have a problem with clothes shopping in particular: My only seeminly sensible option is not ethical.

I live in a small country. Most of the accesible shops are fast fashion brands, mostly international. There are a couple of local fast fashion brands, which i am also avoiding and boycotting for various reasons. There are not many small businesses eighter, and existing small bussinesses i currently cannot afford. Also no second hand shops in my town. So i have to do most of my shopping online. But i cannot buy online from international brands because of taxes almost double the price.

There is a second hand shopping app, that has almost %90 of the second hand circulation. I oftentimes buy from that app, but i dont think it is completely ethical. First; the app cuts almost %35 comission (including shipping) in total. I think thats way too much. But my main issue is that the app is linked to a huge fast fashion brand. I guess it is better to shop second hand with a %30 benefit to fast fashion, then shopping directly from fast fashion. But i am not comfortable with it. I know this problem probably has no solution, but i still want to hear your ideas and suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Submitted 2026-08-31T20:17:23Z by Responsible-Pea-883 https://ift.tt/OrDEhCc

Sleepwear

I'm (F) looking for sleepwear made of natural fabrics. Any recommendations?

Submitted 2026-08-31T18:41:43Z by Legitimate_Spray_337 https://ift.tt/CV6SURv

Honeydove Vintage Saga Continues

I have been a quiet observer during and now after the whole drama of Honeydove vintage . I am convinced she is just a full time shopper, now peddling her own entire collection of personal belongings to make a buck now under the guise of a private account “ mothercld “ . she has now also started using links to peddle lineage provisions , GAP sale items of all things , and her favorite designer shows. also, she’s now engaged . She also seems to keep finding LOTS and I mean piles of Honeydove vintage back stock .

Submitted 2026-08-31T16:30:08Z by Ok_Manufacturer4913 https://ift.tt/6A8bSYT