(1) . Save money save earth
Sustainable companies prioritize quality, utilizing long-lasting materials and finishes that are also environmentally friendly. Fast fashion clothes isn't meant to last - the goal is to entice you to purchase more, so why would the emphasis be on manufacturing excellent, long-lasting apparel? You may limit your waste and the amount of clothes you buy by picking sustainable companies that deliver quality (also saving you money).
(2). What we should do
Trends are everything in the clothing business, yet we've been taught what to wear for so long that many of us have forgotten what our own distinct style looks like. Many sustainable companies strive to create high-quality, timeless goods. Curate your own unique style, say goodbye to squandering money on clothing fads, and wear things that represent your personality.
(3). It's better for our mother earth
The clothing industry has a significant environmental impact. From the landfill impact to the power and water consumption, to the pesticides and insecticides used in cotton production and the chemicals that are making their way into the water supply and affecting the health of those in the supply chain, it's safe to say the clothing industry is a major environmental issue. By opting for sustainable fashion, you may avoid contributing to the negative environmental effect caused by the garment industry and, as a result, lower your own environmental footprint.
(4). It’s better for humans
The clothing industry has kept the cost of clothing down at the cost of low pay and conditions in developing countries. By switching to ethically made brands you are ensuring that the clothing you choose to spend your money on hasn’t taken advantage of workers or used child labour.
2.The Top 30 most used sustainable fabrics.
The Fibers We Like
The FIBERS WE LIKE are “eco-friendly” fibers, which means that their production process has a low impact on the environment and meets at least half of the below criteria
Made with waste material
Recyceled Polyester
Recyceled Nylon
Recyceled Cotton
Recyceled Wool
Recyceled Textile
RECYCLE
PLANT-BASED FIBERS
with low environmental impact
Organic Cotton
Linen
Hemp
Ramie
Natural Rubber
N
L RUBBER
produced in sustainable way
Alpaca
Silk
Wool
Cashmere
Leather
Down
with low environmental impact
Lyocell/Tencel
Orange Fiber
Pineapples Fiber
Viscose
Cupro
Most used sustainable fabrics
Recycled Fabrics
Recycled polyester, or rPet, is manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. It's an excellent method for removing plastic from landfills. The resources required to generate recycled polyester are significantly fewer than those required to produce new fibers, resulting in decreased CO2 emissions.
Polyester may be recycled in two ways: Plastic is melted to make new yarn for mechanical recycling. This process can only be repeated a few times before the fiber begins to lose bulk. Chemical recycling entails dissolving plastic molecules into fibers. This technique preserves the original fiber's quality and allows the material to be recycled forever, although at a greater cost.
Recycled polyester, aka rPet, is a material created from recycled plastic bottles. It's an excellent method for removing plastic from landfills. The resources required to generate recycled polyester are significantly fewer than those required to produce new fibers, resulting in decreased CO2 emissions.
Recycled polyester is unquestionably a more environmentally friendly alternative for our wardrobes.
It is crucial to remember, however, that it is still non-biodegradable and might take years to degrade if dumped.
It also emits microfibers made of plastic.
Cotton recycling reduces textile waste and uses considerably less resources than regular or organic cotton. As a result, it is a viable long-term choice.
Cotton may be recycled from old clothes or textile waste.
Cotton quality may be lower than that of fresh cotton.
As a result, recycled cotton is frequently combined with new cotton.
Recycled cotton production is quite restricted.
Recycled wool is another environmentally friendly choice. It saves a significant quantity of water, minimizes land use for sheep grazing, and prevents the use of chemicals for dyeing in addition to diverting worn wool clothing from landfills.
Recycled wool helps to reduce pollution in the air, water, and soil.
Few certification seals, such as the Global Recycled Standard, exist to guarantee customers that wool is truly recycled (GRS).
Recycled wool is another environmentally friendly choice. Aside from removing discarded wool garments from dumpsters, it conserves water, minimizes land use for sheep grazing, and eliminates the use of coloring chemicals.
Recycling wool helps to minimize pollution in the air, water, and soil.
Few certification seals, such as the Global Recycled Standard, exist to assure that customers genuinely recycle wool (GRS).
Organic Fabrics
Linen is a type of natural material derived from the flax plant. It consumes far less resources than cotton or polyester (such as water, energy, pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers).
Flax may thrive in poor soil that is not utilized for agriculture. It can also help to restore contaminated soil in rare circumstances. Flax plants also have a high carbon absorption rate.
For these reasons, we see linen as a sustainable material, even if it is not cultivated organically.
Hemp fabric is derived from the same plant. It is one of the quickest growing plants, requiring little water, energy, pesticides, or fertilizers. The plant is very healthy for the soil; it may be cultivated in the same spot for many years without being exhausted. This is why hemp is regarded as environmentally beneficial.
Hemp possesses qualities that are extremely comparable to linen. They are frequently difficult to distinguish.
However, because hemp is related to cannabis (though it does not have the same euphoric properties), it is severely controlled or illegal in many nations.
The fabric has the same quality as traditional cotton but without the negative environmental impact. Organic cotton solves the majority of the environmental issues associated with conventional cotton production.
It is cultivated with non-GMO seeds and no pesticides, insecticides, or fertilizers. Organic cotton growers, unlike conventional cotton farmers, employ ancient agricultural practices such as crop rotation, mixed farming, or no-till farming to maintain the soil. According to some statistics, organic cotton consumes up to 71% less water than conventional cotton.
Organic cotton growers are not subjected to any toxic chemicals.
Several organizations, including GOTS, USDA-NOP, Organic Content Standards, IVN, and Naturland, have produced certifications for organic cotton. Only certification can guarantee that a product is genuinely organic.
Alpaca fiber is derived from the fleece of the same-named animal. Alpacas are mostly bred in Peru's Andes. Alpacas are far more environmentally friendly than cashmere goats because they clip the grass they consume rather than ripping it out, allowing the grass to continue growing. Furthermore, Alpacas have soft cushioning under their feet that is gentler on the earth than goat or sheep hooves.
They require extremely little water and food to thrive and create enough wool for four or five sweaters each year, whereas a goat requires four years to make only one cashmere sweater.
Finally, purchasing alpaca benefits indigenous populations in Peru, many of which are impoverished.
Silk is a protein fabric produced by silkworms that is renewable. Silk is biodegradable as well. Silk is a sustainable textile for these reasons. However, ordinary silk is produced using chemicals, thus organic silk will always be preferred.
Because traditional silk manufacturing kills the silkworm, animal rights activists prefer "Peace Silk," Tussah, and Ahimsa silks that enable the moth to exit the cocoon before it is boiled to generate silk.
Conventional wool is far from being as eco-friendly as we would expect. However, there are some sustainable wool options on the market which make it possible for us to dress warmly and sustainably.
So far, we have found the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), which ensures that farms use best practices to protect the land, and treat the animal decently.
Certified organic wool guarantees that pesticides and parasiticides are not used on the pastureland or on the sheep themselves, and that good cultural and management practices of livestock are used. Certified organic wool is still pretty rare on the market. GOTS seems to be the only organization certifying organic wool.
Leather will never be considered an animal-friendly material: It is created from the skin of a killed animal. The skin used to manufacture leather, on the other hand, originates from animals reared for their flesh. In that respect, it makes use of a byproduct from another business, therefore it does not require more land or resources.
The environmental effect of the tanning process in traditional leather is severely questioned. However, leather may be environmentally friendly. There aren't many alternatives available currently, but they do exist. EcolifeTM by Green Hides, for example, produces eco-friendly, chrome-free leather in Italian tanneries that recycle and purify wastewater.
The Leather Working Group also promotes environmentally friendly methods in the leather sector.
The main issue with conventional down is the cruel and painful live-plucking of birds.
We recommend looking for certified responsible down (Responsible Down Standard) or recycled down for those who want to use down and enjoy its durability, lightweight, and warmth.
4. Yinshan Garment's new sustainable solution
Poor fabric selection is a major cause of unsustainable clothing.
Many of the materials used in our clothing are harmful to humans or animals (oftentimes both). Not to mention that they release harmful chemicals and microplastics into our environment over time.
By stocking your closets with many of the Eco-friendly fabrics featured here, you can take a stand for a better world by opting for sustainable and organic clothing.
Never before has fashion had such an exciting time!
The best sustainable clothing brands are constantly experimenting with sustainable textiles—both new and old—including natural fibers, sustainable synthetic fibers, and funky futuristic fibers.
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