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Ethical shoes are produced with responsible practices, supporting fair production alongside lasting comfort.
Anything in perticular which you think everyone must try atleast once?
I just bought something that was listed as one size and when it came… it was not that size at all. Proper “what I ordered vs what I got” moment. First time it’s happened to me and it’s so annoying.
When you guys buy clothes online, how do you pick your size? Do you actually check measurements or just go with your usual and hope?
How often does stuff end up fitting wrong? And what do you wish sellers would include but usually don’t?
Genuinely curious because this has put me off a bit.
A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.
Hey, I can’t get a reply from Brixtol Textiles, do you guys know if their waxed jackets are PFAS-free? Need an answer pretty quickly on this :(
Have they also always been?
Hi. Does anyone know of a US based print on demand t-shirt company that uses sustainable materials and ships plastic-free? Thanks!
sorry, the question might be an oxymoron lol.
i come from an area where fitness is really big, weightlifting in particular. very familiar with seeing girls wear brands like alphalete, buff bunny, aybl. ie black tight short shorts with a loose shirt.
however, i literally hate the fit and material of most of these brands. i may look snatched but plastic fabric digging up into my crack is not ideal.
i don’t really want suggestions for “yoga style” brands, like lululemon/athleta/girlfriend collective. nor do i want big brands like nike or adidas. i’ve tried them all and they don’t fit my needs.
i want to look fashionable, the look at my local lifting gyms is very done up but physically strong. i also don’t want impracticality, ie my boobs/butt falling out of my clothes, low quality fabrics.
thank you!!
I'm 25F, and over the last 3-4 years, I've cut back a ton on impulsive purchases, upcycled my clothes, and given away most of my old ones as responsibly as I could. I definitely had a little bit of a problem - buying into trends and microtrends, filling up my wardrobe with A LOT of extremely cheap clothes I barely wore. I'm reflecting, and I think I really lost it somewhere around the pandemic and realized I was just trying to buy into an identity. If that makes sense? I feel like it is acceptable at around 20 to explore a little and find your style, but in hindsight, it was quite a big problem.
A lot of friends my age seem to have the same problem. How do I talk to them about this cycle they're stuck in without sounding overly preachy?
I'd love to know what was the last straw that made you cut back on impulsive clothing purchases. More perspectives can perhaps help me articulate/approach this better. Thanks!
Hi! I’m a Fashion Business student doing an Honours Project on how people search and decide when shopping second-hand fashion online. The anonymous survey takes ~3 minutes (search/browsing, sizing/fit, condition clarity, trust).
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Thanks so much!
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i want to get into sewing and making my own clothes, partially because nothing fits, but mostly cuz sustainability.
my dilemma is, where do i buy fabrics? is it ethical to buy them from michael’s or a craft store? i would assume not. but im wondering if its better than fast fashion?
pls lmk how to go about this!
I am excited to introduce this business idea Organic Threads, your go-to online marketplace for a wide range of organic clothing and accessories! Our mission is to provide environmentally conscious consumers with stylish, sustainable options that don’t compromise on quality.
I see people who have more financial problems thn our family but they dress so cool like for other things he cannot even afford one but clothes they never repeat I'm just curious how they get money for this all i want to have nice cloths too but I can't afford to buy 200rs seems expensive to me idk why
I'm a nurse and I've been working on my own scrubs idea on the side. I think what I'm making is different from what's out there right now.
Nothing to sell yet. Just testing and figuring things out.
If anyone wants to see the process or follow along, I'm on Instagram at @/weareronbo. Will be posting updates in the next coming months.
Would be cool to have some people from this community along for the ride.
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
I’ve been reflecting on how often I used to buy trend-based pieces that didn’t last very long. Lately I’ve been considering whether investing in fewer, more thoughtfully made items actually changes long-term consumption habits. While browsing recently, I noticed some smaller labels that seem to emphasize quality over trend cycles, Arotagas was one example and it made me question how much of sustainability really comes down to longevity versus branding. For those who’ve shifted toward buying fewer pieces, did it genuinely reduce your consumption over time? Or did your shopping habits stay about the same?
Hello all! I have a beautiful black 100% linen dress that I purchased four years ago in a sale and religiously wear every summer. Over time, the dye has gradually started to fade, and the dress no longer looks great. How can I restore this to its former glory? Are there any specific fabric dyes that work best with linen? The dress is not lined. Thanks!
Trying to reduce decision fatigue and overbuying.
If you had to choose just five pieces for summer, what fabrics and silhouettes would you prioritize?
Interested in practicality over trends.
It's so difficult to find something of good quality these days without it costing a fortune. I used to be able to find nice everyday dresses in the stores that last a long time but now they are really rare and the ones that you find are so low quality but high price. I am growing more dislike for mass produced materials. So, I am now always considering custom made but then it is hard to find people who make things these days.
Been looking for stuff that isn't just a hat with a font on it.
Found this brand that makes these three objects - PLATE, LABEL, INDEX. No branding, no tags, no meaning really. Just shapes. Metal, I think.
They cost $60 each. I don't know if that's reasonable or if I've just been conditioned by Supreme to think simple = expensive.
Also their site operates on some weird schedule. Closes Sunday, opens Thursday. Not sure if that's pretentious or just honest.
Elohm if you wanna see what I mean.
Not buying yet. But I keep thinking about them. Anyone else ever paid for stuff like this or is this where fashion turns into art gallery logic?
I will not try to be super promotional, but I would love feedback on my startup. I call it Stem Stitch. https://www.instagram.com/stemstitch_26?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
I love the idea of taking extra inventory from fashion cycles and resell them with new embroidered designs. my insta does a little bit more to explain it, but I want to see what everyone wants from sustainable fashion. Feel free to share ideas and things to look out for!
We’re a tiny, women-owned studio in India focusing on ultra-high quality, not quantity. We use Oeko-Tex certified fabrics because we believe what touches your skin should be safe and built to last.
Our Moq starts from 10 pcs because ethical fashion shouldn't be a luxury gatekept from everyone. We don’t do mass production; we do intentional, small-batch craft.
If you're into slow fashion and supporting transparent makers, we’d love your support in spreading the word!
I’ve been saving up for a while now and I’m finally at the point where I’m ready to launch my first online clothing business. I’ve put a lot of thought into the direction and identity of the brand and I know exactly the aesthetic I want to focus on. The style is more office wear with an old money feel timeless pieces, structured silhouettes, quality fabrics and something that feels elegant and elevated without looking outdated or overly formal. I want it to feel refined and intentional, not fast fashion or trend chasing. A lot of what I see from bigger retailers like Zara feels too basic or mass produced, and doesn’t really capture that classic, polished look I’m aiming for.
My biggest challenge right now is figuring out where to actually find suppliers that align with that vision and that can also provide enough quantity to build a consistent inventory. I don’t want to rely on random small vendors and risk running into stock issues early on. At the same time, I don’t want generic wholesale pieces that don’t reflect the identity I’m trying to build. I want to work with suppliers that offer pieces that feel timeless, well made and curated but also allow me to restock and grow without constantly starting from zero.
Please feel free to post as many surveys as you'd like in this thread. This post will repeat every week on Tuesdays at 8 am CST.
Colour sets the tone of your Valentine’s Day outfit long before details come into play. Instead of relying on obvious cues, the focus is on shades that feel natural, flattering, and suited to the moment.
Soft hues for daytime plans. Blush pinks, muted pastels, and lighter neutrals bring warmth and freshness without feeling predictable.
Deeper tones for evening settings. Wine, emerald, fawn, and jewel shades add intimacy and depth while enhancing embroidered details.
Neutrals as a styling anchor. Ivory, camel, and soft metallics allow embroidery to stand out without overwhelming the look.
Choose mood over symbolism. The right colour is one that reflects how you want to feel, not what the occasion expects.
and cost twice as much.
I would love nothing more than to see children wearing their favorite anime clothes every single day - but the polyester is TRASH. The kids WANT to wear the costumes, but even they aren't stupid and know the polyester outfits are uncomfortable, fragile, and a little janky for everyday wear.
WHY don't they make the silly fun clothes out of GOOD FABRIC so the kids will actually wear them OUT instead of just wearing them once on Halloween?! Forty bucks for a costume a kid wears ONCE is such a waste. A hundred bucks for an OUTFIT a kid human wears a hundred times is worth every penny.
We need to make fun clothes out of good fabric and charge accordingly if we want sustainable fashion. Fashion can't be sustainable if we allow the industry to keep producing trash.
So i’ve worked in retail for a few years. I really enjoy it, everyone is really nice and it’s easygoing. however about a year ago I started to think more about how wasteful fast fashion is and stopped buying as much. In the past few months i’ve completely stopped and started buying secondhand or from small businesses. Anyways, the other day someone made a return and i ended up purchasing it. I regret buying it and i probably could’ve found something similar secondhand, but now im not sure what to do. If i return it it’ll get shipped out to wherever and either get discounted or thrown out, im not entirely sure what will happen. So is it better to return it? or at this point just keep it and realize i made a mistake?
Is it just me, or is finding actually stylish organic cotton dresses a mission lately?
I’ve been tracking House of Mantra for a bit, and their latest Organic Cotton drop is giving me serious FOMO. Most sustainable brands stay safe with beige/white, but these guys are actually playing with silhouettes and prints that look premium and chic.
Why it caught my eye for this sub:
Check out the collection here: https://www.houseofmantra.in/collections/organic-cotton-dresses
Has anyone here ordered from them before? I’m eyeing a couple of pieces for my summer wardrobe. Would love to know your thoughts on the designs!
buying online vs. in store?
not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but i wasnt sure where else to ask.
this has been bugging me for a while and id love an answer thats backed up by research if possible.
so i live in a rural part of austria therefore there are not a lot of choices when it comes to clothing stores. i am in desperate need of some new gymwear and i was debating whether buying from a sustainable brand *online* was more sustainable than buying gymwear from a less sustainable brand *in store.* my thought is, of course i would prefer a sustainable brand but is the process of them shipping my order from god knows where to me possibly even more harmful than buying from a less-sustainable alternative thats already in a store near me?
the gymwear i can buy near me is very limited when it comes to brand choices so id probably have to drive around quite a while to find something possibly better in store.
i hope thats not an absolutely idiotic question to ask, im literally just trying to do better.
Hi, all. I’m brand new to Reddit—this is my first post—so please forgive me if I make any mistakes in style or etiquette. I’m looking for sustainable activewear—preferably made wholly with natural fibres or with the smallest percentage of synthetic fibres possible. (Wool isn’t my favourite, so if there are any options that are only cotton, bamboo, hemp, etc., that would be wonderful.) I’m based in Canada, so I’d love to find companies who sell, and ideally make, sustainable clothing, including activewear, domestically. If not in Canada, then I’m interested in hearing about alternatives from the U.S. (I’m afraid import duties are prohibitively expensive from overseas companies at this time.) Thanks in advance.
I’ve been trying to be more intentional about sustainable fashion, but prices can vary a lot depending on where you shop. Between ethical brands, small designers, and different marketplaces, it feels like knowing where to look really matters.
I usually compare materials, production practices, and pricing across different sources to find pieces that make sense long term.
I’ve also been checking live auctions on whatnot, where sustainably made pieces and ethical brands show up occasionally.
Where do you usually shop for sustainable fashion that balances ethics and price?
hi everyone! to be sustainable i only buy secondhand, but i don't know which brands to search on vinted to find high quality, durable clothing rather than dropshippers. i googled sustainable brands and look for them on vinted, but it barely yields any search results.
I'm currently looking for a white dress for my wedding, and haven't been able to find the quality i want. (I don't like bridal gowns so I'm just using the long dress category instead of the wedding dress category)
Bit of context: So, I've been transforming my life into a plastic-free one (as much as I can tho) for the last couple of years. Started with the basics, cotton bags, leaving plastic bottles water behind, soap, but my biggest issue was always with clothing.
Lots of brands promote themselves as mega sustainable, 100% plastic-free, but its mostly greenwashing. Supply chain in several countries, horrendous ethics when it comes to manufacturers, or just lying in my face.
However, when I was about to quit the search, I found a brand called Aya. It's from Peru and they claim to be creating the healthiest fashion brand in the world. Honestly, doing a proper digging and even exchanging emails, they are pretty much perfect, but I don't want to get excited right away... and that brings me here.
Has anyone tried them before? And if so, what's your honest opinion?
Hi I buy pretty much all my clothes second hand so I don’t need to worry too much about environmental harm during production. However, I do try to buy natural and biodegradable clothes anyway (e.g. cotton, wool) to reduce microplastic pollution from washing and general quality/comfort/performance. However, there is the odd thing that it’s very difficult or even impossible to get 100% natural fibres - such as a suit or some sports/outdoors wear. I know you can get suits with natural lining such as cotton but they’re quite hard to find and even more so second hand! Does anyone have any info on synthetic or semi-synthetic materials that have a minimal environmental impact (barring its production given I’m looking second hand). Thanks for any help. Details on biodegradability of the material would also be interesting but obvs not the main thing as I’m buying clothes already in the second hand market.
Id like to share mine. the biggest shift was honestly training my eye by doomscroling at pinterest lol to wire my brain into different styles that fit me. I stopped defaulting to the same safe combos and started seeing new silhouettes inside my own closet.
++ also i found out this app called whering (not sponsored!!) Its like an outfit builder from the movie Clueless. It made me realize how much outfits i could make in my wardrobe plus its a creativity exercise. Though it requires SO SO much of your time taking photos of every piece of cloth/accessory/shoes you have.
curious what habits changed your style without spending money (that i can also adapt haha!) especially the unglamorous ones no one talks about.
hello,
can you recommend any brands available in UK which supply wool jumpers where the wool has been sheared traditionally? or use recycled wool?
I understand the traditional method is gentler on the sheep and doesn't hurt them like electric clippers can do.
thank you
Let’s talk about something we all wear but rarely think about - socks. They’re a daily essential, quietly supporting us through long workdays, commutes, workouts, and travel. Yet, most of us still treat socks as an afterthought. That’s slowly changing in India, thanks to the rise of conscious living and smarter fabric choices like bamboo.
Across India, more people are becoming mindful about what they buy and wear. From sustainable clothing to eco-friendly products, conscious living is no longer just a trend - it’s becoming a lifestyle. Shoppers today want comfort, quality, and sustainability in one package. And that’s exactly where bamboo socks step in.
Bamboo socks are designed for breathable comfort, which makes a huge difference in India’s warm and humid weather. Bamboo fabric naturally allows better airflow, helping feet stay cool and dry. It also has moisture-wicking and odour-resistant properties, which means fewer sweaty and smelly feet after a long day.
What makes bamboo even more appealing is its planet-friendly nature. Bamboo grows quickly, needs less water than cotton, and requires fewer chemicals. That makes it a more sustainable fabric choice for those trying to reduce their environmental impact. Choosing bamboo socks may seem like a small step, but small choices add up.
Comfort-wise, bamboo socks are incredibly soft and gentle on the skin, making them perfect for everyday wear. Once you switch, regular socks often feel like a downgrade.
I'd love to hear about your wardrobe upgrade.
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Hey everyone,
I’ve been working on a small clothing line with one clear goal: create garments that are thoughtful, durable, and sustainable. It started with sketches and brainstorming materials that would last, but once I moved to making physical samples, I realized just how much care every step requires.
Working with fabrics that are eco-friendly was both exciting and challenging. Some materials behaved differently than expected, colors shifted once printed, and tiny details like stitching or seam placement made a huge difference in the longevity and feel of the garment. Every sample became a small lesson in mindful production and conscious design.
Managing timelines, sample revisions, and communication with factories on my own quickly became overwhelming. That’s when I started using Manta sourcing, full disclosure, I’m not affiliated, to help coordinate samples and production. It didn’t take away the learning, but it helped me focus on making better, more thoughtful design decisions without losing track of logistics.
Receiving the first batch of samples was an incredible experience. Some pieces needed tweaks, some exceeded expectations, but each one reinforced a key principle: sustainable fashion is as much about process and care as it is about materials. Every choice, no matter how small, impacts the quality, longevity, and environmental footprint of the garment.
I’d love to hear from this community: how do you approach early samples or small-batch production while keeping sustainability in mind? Any lessons you wish you had learned sooner?
I can’t find thermal clothes that I actually want to wear every day. Everything is either ugly, feels synthetic, or costs way too much. I want pieces that are warm, comfortable, stylish, and made from natural or high-quality materials something I can wear all day, not just on a hike or ski trip. Why is it so hard to find thermal wear that looks good AND feels good?
The workweek has started. Show off your sustainable Monday fit.
Share a bit about why your fit is sustainable.
This is a judgment-free zone. We all know sustainability in fashion is nuanced and complicated, so don't sweat it. For example, your polyester shirt may not be "eco-friendly" but if you've had it a long time, wear it a lot, and plan to keep it a long time then it's about as sustainable as you can get simply by how your wear it.
Let's celebrate the different approaches people and brands take to address our common goal.
🌱 Calling all fashion lovers & sustainability supporters! 🌱
Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I’m a final-year Fashion Management student. I’m currently researching the viability and scalability of fruit‑based bio‑leathers as sustainable alternatives within the fashion industry.
As innovative materials like mushroom leather grow in popularity, fruit-based leathers made from food‑industry waste are becoming exciting, eco‑friendly options. My study aims to explore whether these materials could be viable, scalable, and environmentally responsible replacements for traditional leather, helping push the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.
✨ I’m truly passionate about sustainability, and this research means a lot to me. Your input would really help shape my findings and support positive change in the fashion world.
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If you can spare a moment, I’d be so grateful. 💚
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Im looking for any brand that has a good range of dresses, I love Patagonia but they just don’t have enough range in that area. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!