Reuseing my t-shirts

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Submitted 2026-09-12T07:09:22Z by Extra-Imagination821 https://ift.tt/U0sdOl3

Is a garment really sustainable if the fabric is sustainable but the trims aren't?

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Submitted 2026-09-12T06:21:45Z by AnuprernaTextiles https://ift.tt/VZ7Mrlq

Where we’re headed: A vision for our future

/r/FADILLIYA/comments/1wdjs0d/where_were_headed_a_vision_for_our_future/

Submitted 2026-09-11T15:40:08Z by No-Following-501 https://ift.tt/OkGoXMU

What slow fashion actually means? My Take

Been seeing "slow fashion" used a lot lately and honestly half the time it's just slapped on stuff that doesn't earn it, so figured I'd actually break down what it means.

Basically it's the opposite of fast fashion. Instead of pumping out cheap trendy stuff constantly, it's fewer pieces, made properly, meant to actually last years instead of a few washes. Natural fabrics like cotton and linen instead of synthetics, smaller supply chains where you can actually check if people are getting paid fairly, and no rush to chase whatever's trending this week. Some techniques like hand block printing or hand weaving just physically can't be rushed without ruining the whole point of doing it that way.

Less textile waste, less water pollution from dyeing, less pressure on resources. Smaller scale production means it's way harder to hide bad labor practices somewhere down the chain. And honestly the clothes just perform better too, fit right, don't fall apart after three washes, so cost per wear ends up lower even if the upfront price is higher.

There's this thing called the 3-3-3 rule, you pick 3 tops 3 bottoms 3 pairs of shoes and see how many outfits you can actually build out of just those nine. Good way to test if something's worth buying or if it'll just sit in a drawer. Also would love to know about brands from different countries who are into slow fashion.

Submitted 2026-09-11T07:45:32Z by Wear_Banjaara https://ift.tt/GbA5gLa

Any advice?

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Submitted 2026-09-11T05:29:32Z by alamshaheem https://ift.tt/YRZ6Qhk

From tradition to a new expression.

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Submitted 2026-09-10T11:36:52Z by Yknownothingjohnsnow https://ift.tt/x2WnSIV

Suspicious GOTS product from IKEA

Hello everyone,

I would appreciate your help on this.
I am usually buying GOTS certified products and so far I was able to track and confirm the certificates through official GOTS database.

However, recently I bought some products from IKEA, advertised and sold as GOTS products, but when I checked the number, it was not listed in official GOTS database.

What could be the reason for this? Could it be a greenwashing by IKEA?

Thank you

Submitted 2026-09-10T09:49:46Z by TohToh_80 https://ift.tt/1N4mKvc

Some of the designs of tie and dye finalized for the western European market

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Submitted 2026-09-09T14:23:39Z by Yknownothingjohnsnow https://ift.tt/rsMiBzq

Alternatives to Don’t call me jennyfer ?

Hello.

I love a lot the clothes of don’t call me Jennyfer brand. But they aren’t ethical. I don’t support them.

can you recommand very similar brand that suits in the ethical mode ?

Submitted 2026-09-09T12:25:45Z by Aggravating-Term-795 https://ift.tt/UfZODMF

Suggestions needed: Need clothing suggestions for toddlers - Looking for Organic Clothing in US

Hey everyone, I’m looking for some clothing brands in North Carolina that use organic cotton.

I’ve been searching around but haven’t found too many that are actually transparent about the materials they use and where they source them from.

Does anyone have recommendations for local or smaller brands? I’m mainly looking for everyday clothes/basics, good quality, and preferably organic cotton.

Would really appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences. Thanks!

Submitted 2026-09-09T06:44:41Z by krishnachaitanya07 https://ift.tt/Ycye9W4

Follow-up question for this community: Should I buy Patagonia secondhand because it's more sustainable, or should I buy new to avoid PFAs in clothing?

/r/PatagoniaSynchillas/comments/1waiiiy/pfas_in_products_made_before_2025/

Submitted 2026-09-08T08:29:59Z by Key_Author_3423 https://ift.tt/GMt1mog

If a brand says "organic clothing" but can't name a certification, that's worth noticing

Something I think gets glossed over in sustainable fashion discussions: "organic" on its own is basically a self-reported claim. Anyone can put it on a tag. GOTS certification is the thing that actually makes it checkable.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) doesn't just look at how the cotton was grown, it covers the whole chain: processing, dyeing, manufacturing, labeling. Every company touching the product at every stage has to be independently certified, and it has to be re-verified annually, not just earned once. There are two grades: "GOTS organic" needs 95%+ organic fiber, "GOTS made with organic" needs 70%+. Both restrict what chemicals can be used in dyeing and finishing.

Why this matters practically: organic farming can be completely undercut later in the process. You can start with organic cotton and still finish it with conventional, chemically heavy dyeing, nothing about "grown organically" guarantees anything about what happens next. GOTS is specifically built to close that gap.

The useful habit, if this stuff matters to you: when a brand says "organic," ask which certification backs it up. GOTS keeps a public database, so you can actually check whether a specific company is listed rather than taking the label at face value.

What do you all actually check before trusting a brand's organic or sustainability claims, certifications, brand transparency, something else?

Submitted 2026-09-08T05:52:59Z by Dry-Loan-8363 https://ift.tt/q5QypUi

Made my girlfriend this bracelet

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Submitted 2026-09-08T05:08:48Z by slouchstudios https://ift.tt/eYwZaFy

Made this denim purse for my girlfriend

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Submitted 2026-09-07T18:43:59Z by slouchstudios https://ift.tt/uV4L57o

Second hand Wedding dress Survey for Research

Hi everyone! I hope this is okay to share here 😊

I am currently completing my Master’s dissertation at Cardiff University and am looking for participants to take part in my research.

My study explores whether digital storytelling can influence people’s perceptions of pre-loved bridalwear. If you are interested in sustainability, fashion or bridalwear, I would really value your perspective.

You will be asked to answer some initial questions, watch my Something Borrowed campaign videos and then complete a final set of questions.

The full process should take approximately 30 minutes, and all responses are anonymous. Anyone aged 18 or over can participate, regardless of gender, relationship status or previous knowledge of bridalwear.

There are no right or wrong answers. I am interested in your honest opinions, whether they are positive, negative or neutral.

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeqyaDAHZOMP4KEsn9943WHBcsd8cizdBqCKxSrj_7njgKOA/viewform?usp=header

Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to participate. I really appreciate it! 🤍

Submitted 2026-09-07T15:22:44Z by PrestigiousSet8737 https://ift.tt/eK7MUBD

What's the garment that made you feel fully, unmistakably yourself?

Hi everyone, I am a sculptural sustainable fashion designer, curious about your “once in a lifetime” garments.

Can you think of a garment you wore on a special occasion that enabled you to feel yourself and fully confident? What was it and why was it special; was it the story behind it, how it fit, its ethical values, its colors, the designer, etc. 

I see fashion as a fundamental form of self-expression, and wish to understand what people truly value, instead of assuming unknowingly. Thank you to everyone who takes their time to answer!

Submitted 2026-09-07T14:06:50Z by Ancient-Gur-5590 https://ift.tt/fOAIsYn

"Organic," "natural," and "GOTS certified" on clothing labels are not the same thing, here's the actual difference

I keep seeing these terms used interchangeably on clothing tags and I think it's worth untangling, because they mean pretty different things.

Natural just means the fiber isn't synthetic — cotton, linen, wool, silk. That's it. A "100% natural fabric" t-shirt can still have been grown with a lot of pesticide and processed with harsh chemical dyes. Natural ≠ clean, ≠ low-impact, ≠ anything about how it was made.

Organic refers specifically to how the fiber was farmed — no synthetic pesticides, no synthetic fertilizers, no GMO seed. It's an agricultural claim about the farm, not a manufacturing claim about the finished product.

Certified organic (GOTS being the main one you'll see on actual garments) is the version that's independently verified rather than self-reported. GOTS covers the whole chain — farming through dyeing through final manufacturing — and requires at least 70% organic fiber for a "made with organic" label, or 95%+ for the "organic" label. It also restricts which chemicals can be used in processing and dyeing.

The reason this is worth knowing: a brand can technically call something "natural" and be telling the truth while giving you almost no information about how sustainably or safely it was actually made. If a brand says "organic" without naming a certifying body, that's a good moment to ask which standard they're using — a brand confident in the claim usually names it without hesitation.

What do you all actually check before trusting a "sustainable" or "organic" label on clothing? Curious if people rely on certifications, brand transparency, or something else entirely.

Submitted 2026-09-07T12:13:00Z by Dry-Loan-8363 https://ift.tt/cghnVtX

organic clothing in the UP

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where can i find natural organic clothing ?

I wish we would use our hemp for this

cotton

hemp

Linen (Flax)

Jute & Kapok:

namaste

Submitted 2026-09-06T09:00:31Z by oldHPUX https://ift.tt/cDf9s7k

We’re bringing LoopIt to Remix by Fleawhere at Dhoby Ghaut — come say hello!

Hi everyone! We’re the team behind LoopIt.SG, a free app for discovering and trading pre-loved items within the community.

We’ll be popping up at REMIX BY FLEAWHERE at Staytion Lifestyle Centre, Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Singapore on 12–13 and 26–27 September, from 1pm to 7pm.

Come by to say hi, learn how LoopIt works, discover pre-loved finds, and meet fellow sustainability-minded traders. Whether you are clearing out items you no longer use or hunting for something new-to-you, we would love to meet you.

If you are attending Fleawhere, let us know what kinds of items you would most like to find or trade. Please check us out at Play Store or App Store by searching "Loop It - Sustainable Trading"

Submitted 2026-09-06T07:44:50Z by asugama https://ift.tt/XgV1qA2

Reposting because I think we need more input!

/r/SustainableFashion/comments/1qykgrr/buying_online_vs_in_store/

Submitted 2026-09-06T06:12:44Z by Key_Author_3423 https://ift.tt/sFSkmcL