What is it and why has it lasted?
Submitted March 2, 2026 at 05:16AM by Neem-London https://ift.tt/8buQijB
What is it and why has it lasted?
I am looking for suitable manufacturers who could assist with developing a high-quality, waterproof prototype garment. I’m keen to work with an experienced manufacturer who aligns with strong ethical and social responsibility standards. I live in New Zealand but am happy with international dealings as long as they can prove they are ethical.
where are we getting swimsuits that actually fit well and don’t need to be replaced each year?? don’t mind paying higher price for actually good quality and not fast fashion
Hi everyone! I've been trying to find a wedding dress the sustainable way, by shopping on Vinted. Unfortunately it's been really hard. I already bought 2 dresses, and both of them were disappointing in real life and look bad on me. I know you need to have the dress tailored, but these are just not it. Also, many people don't reply when I ask for measurements or extra pictures.
I'm looking for a white dress that's nice enough to be a wedding dress, but doesn't scream wedding, so I can also use it for other formal events in the future.
I would prefer natural fabrics, as it will be summer, but it is not a must. I just don't know what brands to look for that make wedding dresses in natural fabrics. I checked cotton white summer dresses, but they were looking boring and mostly see-through.
We haven't even started to look for a suit yet, my partner wants to just go to Amsterdam and go shopping there instead of on Vinted. I think linnen would be good but I'm afraid we wouldn't easily find it in stores.
Looking through Vinted is taking up all of my time these days.
Does anyone have advice?
Are there sustainable brands with a shop in the Netherlands where we can try suits and dresses on?
A little bit about me — like most people, I wore terrible fast fashion for almost my entire life up until a few years ago.
I went to Whole Foods a while back and picked up some basic pieces from Pact, and honestly, they got me hooked — especially because of the quality and the fact that almost everything they make is 100% organic cotton. I’ve had a few cotton leggings from them that I’ve been pulling and stretching nonstop for the past two years, and amazingly, they’ve held up incredibly well. The stitching is still intact, and the fabric has maintained its structure.
When it comes to shopping for clothes, sustainability was never something I deeply cared about. I’m not against it, but it’s not my main deciding factor. For me, the first priority will always be quality — then style and pricing.
I think I’ll keep buying from Pact to slowly replace my fast fashion items, especially the ones made from synthetic materials. But my issue with Pact is that their design and style feel a bit lackluster. I understand they focus on basic, everyday essentials rather than statement pieces, but sometimes it feels like they don’t really try to push the design. It seems like their main priority is functionality and fabric quality.
So now I’m wondering — are there other brands out there that carry the same level of quality as Pact but offer more style and design?
A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.