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
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
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.
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.
I'm (F) looking for sleepwear made of natural fabrics. Any recommendations?
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 .
So I'm a trans girl who is pre everything and the most I can do is stare longingly at clothes I wish I could wear, but I'm not having any luck even finding anything. Everything is either ridiculously expensive, business style (which I don't really like), or probably made with slave labor. I would never have the money to pay $600 for one outfit (although my personal financial situation might be a bit better by the time I'd feel confident wearing anything I wish I could wear now). I can't thrift because I have severe food allergies and skin issues, and a big rule of that is to never wear other people's clothes.
Any ideas? What I'd really like are cute dresses with maybe some flower aesthetics and silly hats to go along with them.
Why is plant-based or cotton activewear so expensive? I don’t want to spend $87 on leggings or $140 on a workout set. Sometimes it feels like taking care of your health and body has become a luxury, and honestly, that makes me anxious.
