Sustainable Fashion Weekly General Discussion Thread

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

Submitted April 10, 2026 at 02:00PM by AutoModerator https://ift.tt/LKjb6Pc

For the beach hotties - All handwoven cotton + below 2k

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Submitted April 10, 2026 at 10:46AM by paagalkhargosh https://ift.tt/BPlXMUF

Banana plants die after giving fruit. We turned the 'waste' into fabric. Here's how the chain actually works.

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Submitted April 9, 2026 at 11:22PM by maleemaindia https://ift.tt/LSrbHYd

What knowledge and attitudes do British mothers have about non-toxic childrenswear???

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Submitted April 9, 2026 at 04:39PM by Haunting_Fisherman86 https://ift.tt/JIXo0d7

Circular fashion choices

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Submitted April 9, 2026 at 11:21AM by Scared_Attorney4688 https://ift.tt/JPHwuIp

Tights!!

Where can I get some cotton tights?? Preferably patterned everything I’m seeing is solid colors

Submitted April 9, 2026 at 08:31AM by Real_Addendum_9220 https://ift.tt/peM19aR

How do we feel about spandex vs. Elastene, respectively?

No idea which to buy over the other. So i recently switched to 90%, “pure” plant based fabric and organic cotton activewear and underwears. One of the organic cotton brands I’ve been specifically eying for some time and been willing to start buying from was Mate the Label! Mate’s activewear is all, only spandex-based regarding that small, non-cotton stretch percent. However, i have been seeing some bad news about Spandex generally. And Reddit’s flood of responses about “spandex being WORSE than even polyester,” or other comments purely antagonizing spandex, has really been driving it out for me. That’s the problem with Mate’s choices.

Now on the other hand, id you ask me why I was open to their activewear specifically in the first place, I’ll say it’s actually because i assumed the spandex would help with better form-fitting and, is better quality and durable enough. Whereas, elastene, probably to assume not so much. I think spandex doesn’t feel as cheap either. But like i said, some people just say that spandex is more toxic—it’ll even shed much more microplastics and easily. This also makes it bad for the environment, then.

Don’t know what to think about all this. I rly wanna try Mate now and keep it consistent, purchasing most of their, activewear pieces, especially a legging from them, since they make nicely, comfortably-fit durable activewear perfect for gym sessions and versatile workout sets. Their bras and some tops are, low impact usually, but it’s not like i go over that or medium-impact ever anyway. But which one is actually better between the two stretch inseams?? Which one is generally cleaner and last in the long run, without shedding too much? Should I ever opt for less spandex or just the elastene? Also, i know already that bio based elastene and maybe spandex exist too, I just mainly know of the brand Pangaia. They’re great! Focuses mainly on sustainability and planet health! However, they are WAYy too high-end. I cannot afford more than one of their pieces.

But real quick to add, for a comparison: Mate’s cotton-spandex ratio is 92% with 8%, other brands can be the same exact, but some others are 94/95% with 5%.

Submitted April 8, 2026 at 11:41AM by Physical-Dog-5124 https://ift.tt/smNhxTl

Weekly Thrift Haul Thread

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

Submitted April 8, 2026 at 11:01AM by AutoModerator https://ift.tt/nZY1rvg

The woman who made your bag will never see this. But her story deserves to be seen.

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Submitted April 7, 2026 at 11:23PM by maleemaindia https://ift.tt/5We6uQX

the wonder of nettle fibres

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Submitted April 7, 2026 at 07:21AM by walkinglantern https://ift.tt/Sbfcj5O