If anybody can spare 5 minutes to fill out this questionnaire about Circular fashion I’d really appreciate it!
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If anybody can spare 5 minutes to fill out this questionnaire about Circular fashion I’d really appreciate it!
Hiya! I'm searching for a pair of sustainably created boots, think moccasin but without the appropriation. If memory serves (maybe i imagined) there's a Native American design/owned brand that makes mocs. That site would be the ideal solution, I think. TIA
**CAN YOU HELP THE CLOTHING / FASHION INDUSTRY TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE?**
Every year 92 million tons of clothing ends up in landfill. If the fashion industry is going to become more sustainable it is important to understand how people feel about different methods of buying, using and disposing of clothes.
I am a 4th year Business Management student at The University of Edinburgh and I would be very grateful if you could spare some time to participate in a short survey. If you are over 18, please click the link below which will take you to the brief, anonymous survey.
Thank you so much!
https://edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9HmB3B1BqWh6Aom
I'm looking to buy some jeans!
Do you have recommendations for sustainable brands?
They have been limiting their comments on IG for the past few months. It seems people were fed up not receiving orders. I liked their model and it just sucks it seems they aren't living up to the hype. It is a circumstance of them growing to big to fast and not having enough workers?
Hello everyone, I am a journalist and I am in search of anyone who works or has worked at a clothing store who destroyed or threw out unsold merchandise.
Please reply or dm me to set up an interview and help bring this issue to light!
what are the best second hand or thrift stores in New Jersey?
any youtube recommendations for ways to upcycle clothes?
Hi!
I am currently creating a new e-commerce store concept for a sustainable up-cycling business. In order to make sure I create the best customer experience, I would like to receive some feedback via the linked Survey. I would really appreciate your participation!
A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.
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Please tell me if this is the wrong space.
I found my favourite jumper in a second hand bookshop recently and i love it. It's so comfy especially in these cold months cos i hate coats and it's easy to layer.
Sadly, the back is thinning out so i'm thinking of ways to mend it. Would anyone have any ideas? please share x
Hello!
I'm currently writing my dissertation on how the promotion of fast fashion affects social media influencers' credibility. I'm looking for participants to interview, so if you are a Gen Z, and interesting in chatting about sustainability, fast fashion and influencers, please DM me - I would love to speak to youππ
Thank you :)
Here is a survey with all questions. Any response is greatly appreciated!
Hello, I am a product designer trying to create a more sustainable environment in the furniture space. I would love some feedback on some of these questions so I you have some free time it would be greatly appreciated!
Questions for Furniture consumers
Do you own any sustainable items in your household? If not, is there a particular reason?
Do you know what materials are being used in the furniture pieces you own? If so what materials?
Is the furniture you have at home durable for longevity, if unsure do you have any issues with the product you use at home?
When you buy a furniture piece do you know where the product is being shipped from?
Does any of your furniture products have a finish on it? Example: paint or chemical coating.
8.What materials do you look for when shopping for sustainable products?
Do you think it’s hard to find sustainable furniture?
What sustainable furniture item would you appreciate in your home?
After answering questions please inform me on your age and first name if wanted!
Thank you all!
Hello everyone.
I am writing an article on how clothing industries are destroying unsold merchandise so they can no longer be used by those in need.
I am looking to get in contact with anyone who has previously worked in a clothing store and was forced to do this by their employer.
Please get back to me so we can end fast fashion’s harmless cycle and textile waste!
Hey guys,
Does anyone know where I can find sustainable aquatic rashguards (preferably mid-sleeved and made in eastern north america)? Been looking everywhere and cannot for the life of me find anything.
Thanks!
While many brands claim to implement sustainable models into their business, most are unable to show proof of how much change has been made within their company to contribute to reducing emissions.
To deteriorate this pattern in the industry, we must change as consumers and lean towards a more sustainable approach in consumption. Before adding another piece of item to your wardrobe, ask yourself how many piles of clothing exist on this planet right now. And if your answer starts with a few thousand tonnes, then you might want to reconsider another alternative.
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Hi everyone! I was just wondering if anyone knew of a dupe for the princess polly “archer pants”? Preferably from a sustainable brand but at the very least pants that are made from cotton :) have a great day!
I'm looking for any suggestions on brands that ship to Europe that have a similar style to SΓ©zane. They aren't very sustainable or ethical, but have a gorgeous French style. I know I can get it second hand, but I prefer all natural fabrics. Do you have any suggestions? (Thanks!)
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New study said throwing your clothes away is more eco-friendly for the environment than renting them. Is that true?
Finland-based journal Environmental Research said that…
Some rental platforms demonstrate their sustainability practices through some online articles…
How to make clothes rental more sustainable?
Reading more at the link at π³ http://avantelier.com/throwing-clothe...
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https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/LH7QFZ5
Hello! My name is Holly and I am a Contour Fashion Design student in my second year. My current module is to create a new innovative range for John Lewis & Partners. I would like to create a Unisex Lingerie line but I need your help to get this perfect, it won't take long to answer, is completely anonymous and it will be help me out massively, thank you!
A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.
I took over moderation here a couple of years ago when this sub had much fewer subscribers and almost no content. Since then, it’s grown substantially and the volume of posting has increased to the point where it’s time to put in place some structure. I’d love your help with this.
In the last few days I added a few basic rules and have been actively removing spam. Thank you to those of you who have been reporting posts. You’ll notice self-promotion isn’t outright banned, but there are guidelines to make it clear that you need to give more than you take. I’m thinking of a recurring weekly post dedicated to showing off your brand/blog/etc so there’s a place for those to go.
I added a weekly General Discussion thread to the calendar for every Friday afternoon at 1pm CST.
What recurring posts, posting guidelines, or other ideas do you have to make this sub a place to spend quality time?
(sorry please remove if this is not allowed) Hi everyone, my friends and I are doing a small case study on current Depop users to better understand the process of buying/ selling items on the app! If you are a small shop owner on Depop or simply love supporting sustainable fashion, we would really appreciate your input! By answering this survey, you would also be entered into a $10 raffle. Thanks for taking the time to read this <3
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/GqMwKyt3BoA1kNBcA
I’m new here and I am sorry in advance if this kind of post does not belong here.
I am interested in starting a side project and am having some hard time getting insights on supply chain in the fashion industry. Would anyone happen to know how often retail stores discard received items due to subpar qualities, and if they go somewhere specific rather than ending up in the landfill?
I have been traveling for 15 years and when you move around a lot, once in a while you need to refresh your wardrobe. But I hate buying cheap, fast fashion clothing and love supporting local brands wherever I go. It lets me fully immerse in that culture. At the same time, being a light traveler, I hate carrying those clothes around. That’s why I started a new company geared towards travelers who think a bit more sustainably. We are mainly a rental shop and our intention is to promote the circular economy. We are now live in Mexico City and 90% of our items are made locally by luxury Mexican designers.
Just wanted to share it here. ☺️
Hi everyone- this question is for entrepreneurs and professionals in the sustainable fashion space. Are there trade shows where boutique owners can find sustainable labels to stock?
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Kindly take this short survey to assist my classmates and I with a graduate study? Thank you!
Hello, I'm relatively new to sustainable fashion initiatives. However, I've always been someone who loves quality over quantity and half my closet is my moms from the 80s and 90s. The company I work for is focused on supporting sustainable and ethical brands, so I wanted to join more communities to gain knowledge personally and professionally. I'm happy to find this one, but looking for more to be a part of. Feel free to respond with any suggestions or questions! Also, if you have any additional resources or websites I could read to understand the market better, that would be amazing!
GoodCarts is putting together a blog post with advice for people who'd like to work in the sustainable retail and e-commerce space. (But not necessarily start their own brand ... yet, anyway.)
From finding internships to networking with founders to sharpening your skills to create work opportunities, we are looking for useful links and resources to share.
Suggestions ???
Hi :) my friends and I made a chrome extension to help build better shopping habits by orienting to sustainability questions - would love any feedback! (I use it mostly as a quick reminder to think before I buy when the leaf pops up!) https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sustained/cfagklfcofnfioadbpolhaneobgonmhj
If nothing else, I ordered a “take back” bag where you can send in old clothes to be recycled. I do like a few things from the site.
They seem pretty sustainable minded but I’m no expert.
Anyone have any thoughts or ordered from them before?
Hi guys, here is a post we recently updated - 7 of our favourite sustainable outdoor clothing brands. The post does include ourselves but would really love to get to know some smaller sustainable/organic clothing brands in the comments. Link to post --> https://www.naturethreads.club/sustainable-outdoor-clothing-brands/ Thanks.
I'm cleaning out my closet and recycling some old, cheap fast fashion garments I bought years ago before I was buying more sustainably. A denim romper I've had for years has taken on a metallic chemical smell that I believe is a result of the fabric's decay.
I read online that some countries don't regulate the use of dangerous chemicals in fabric preservation processes, which may be what this is. Not to reinforce stereotypes because since I've bought really great products from independent designers in China, but this is the kind of cheap piece you'd find on a website like Wish or something, so the production method isn't transparent.
What do you think about my guess? It's in good shape but with the smell, I cannot justify donating it. My fingers even smell chemically after handling it, so now I'm questioning if it's ok to recycle...
I have a bunch of very old, very cheap dress shoes petrifying in the back of my closet. They're all "man-made materials" (various forms of synthetic plastics, glues, vinyl, rubber, nylon, etc.), 15-30 years old, and probably too brittle to be worn safely, so I don't want to donate them.
Many of them have thick rubber-like soles that could possibly be recycled/reused. Does anyone know of a designer/company/charity that recycles old shoes (other than sneakers)? I've found articles that list charities that recycle sneakers or distribute "gently worn" shoes to impoverished countries, but my shoes don't fall into either category.
I am new to this subreddit and apologize if this isn’t appropriate. I am looking for a new robe. I want to go sustainable, but, as always, the warm robe choices all have long sleeves. Do fashion designers not change babies or cook breakfast in their robes?! Dangerous and impractical. 15 years ago I complained about this to my mom. She bought a robe for me and had the sleeves altered. It’s still has lots of wear, but is quite dingy. I’m looking and feeling disgusted with the fashion industry.
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The United Nations held the “Conference of the Parties,” or COP, for almost three decades, including the landmark 2015 Paris climate summit. Last year was the 26th meeting. In that time, urgency has ramped up over greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and human-caused climate change. Some key statistics driving the conversations include: https://kaushiksridhar.com/the-1st-week-at-cop26-newsworthy-or-noiseworthy/
So I’m not part of Gen Z, a lot of the sustainable brands do not appeal to my taste in clothing. If, like me, you’re not a teen and/or you don’t feel like the “I sewed a baggy rectangle and called it a work dress” look flatters you: what’s your recommendation?
Over the last couple years most of my purchases have been from Boden. Part of this was that they actually allowed me to sort by fiber/material. In that time the brand has moved away from synthetics to a lot of linen, cotton, and silk. Sequins are replaced by embroidery. Their cotton is nearly all sustainably sourced w/r/t water consumption and appear to also adhered to fair trade standards in terms of labor.
Outside of that store I’m stuck. I pretty much have abandoned department stores because everything is acrylic, polyester, etc. Boden is mostly as quirky as I get. My taste is what some call classic but most call boring: sheath dresses, wool sweaters, jeans and a t shirt, canvas sneakers/duck boots/leather Mocs. Like a mash up of Eddie Bauer, L L Bean, J Jill, etc.
I fully understand that part of sustainability is buying less, but I’m also at a point in my life where the clothes I wore for the last decade are no longer appropriate and whatever I purchase now needs to be appropriate for the next 10 years. And I want to make sure those pieces are coming from manufacturers most in line with my values.
Hello! For my senior thesis at the University of Chicago, I’m studying sustainable fashion. If you are a consumer in your twenties, I would highly appreciate it if you could fill out this quick, anonymous survey to help me with my research!
Upon learning how harmful fast fashion is for the planet and the people making it, I began to search for sustainable clothes. I looked at website after website, article after article, and all I found were plain, soggy clothes. It all looked like wet oatmeal. I continued to look for info on how I could have cute and colorful clothes, and reduce the harm done... is it ok to buy fast fashion if I always donate a bag of clothes when I make a new purchase? Should I just thrift everything? Do I have to learn how to sew?! Here's what I discovered...
Even if someone buys them from that thrift shop you sold them to, they'll eventually get thrown out. Selling your old clothes does not erase the harm done when they were made and purchased. When buying clothes, keep in mind who made them. Were they paid properly and treated well? Do the extra research.
Who has time to spend hours searching through an unorganized bucket of stained jeans just to find nothing in your size?! With all of the info that's out there on how to thrift for your increasingly unique style, I wanted to help you find items that are actually in your size, don't have nasty stains and smells, and don't look like oatmeal (I'm looking at you, boring sustainable brands). If you're lucky enough to live near an organized vintage or thrift shop, like Good Cycle in Dallas or GG's in Bushwick, those are great options for a quick find.
A few years ago, I actually started to design and make my own clothes using dead-stock and upcycled materials.
What are dead-stock fabrics?! Dead-stock materials are sheets or rolls of fabric that are collected from fashion companies because they either ordered too much or had a little left over. Check out FabScrap for dead-stock materials that are just as good as brand new rolls of fabric. If you can make it out to their warehouse in Brooklyn, NY, please go!! There's nothing like getting to touch the materials and pick out your favorites in person.
What is upcycling?! Upcycling is the process of taking old clothes and materials and making new things with them. This could mean taking the fabrics of old t-shirts and sewing them together in a new way, or editing an item to have a fresh look.
If you don't want to learn to sew and you don't live near an amazing thrift or vintage shop, shop online with a brand like mine, Turning Tides, that upcycles and uses dead-stock fabrics. The upcycled & dead-stock clothing industry is on the rise and is providing this world with some of the most unique fits I've ever seen!! BONUS: most upcycled items are going to be one-of-a-kind due to the limited amount of that specific fabric. Turning Tides takes upcycling to a whole other level by hand-painting, hand-sewing, and making some of the most unique items I've ever seen. Obviously, I'm biased, but check us out and let me know what you think.
It’s not a good reason and there other ways to get cheep clothes without resorting to contributing to practically slavery and the further destruction of our environment. Thrift stores exist, as well as many church’s that offer to sell or even give away clothing and even toys and books for completely free or for dirt cheep out of charity.
Hey guys it’s a new year and it’s never a bad idea to start your journey to living a green life. It’s always good to use everything you have for a long as possible to avoid waste but for the things you can’t afford to thrift like undergarments etc you can discover sustainable brands with Eco-Catalogue! www.ecocatalogue.directory I'd love feedback if possible.
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