When people repeat clothes, they are mocked or laughed at most often. For many, rerunning the wardrobe is a sin. But trust me it is not, certainly it comes with strings attached. While women boast about the number of attires they have and literally breakdown when they realise that they have another set of cloth of same color, the impact that the unsustainable choice of clothing on this planet is huge. Yes, you gotta accept it, no other go.
Cotton requires large quantities of water to grow and synthetic fibres are harmful for the environment as a lot of chemicals go into manufacturing though it is less water-intensive. It is already time to rethink your choices while making a fashion statement. In this article, NewsToday explains ways to help you practice sustainable fashion.
NATURE FIRST
Although cotton is water-intensive, it does not impact the environment unless chemicals are used to grow the fibre. However, non-organic cotton does not count in the list. Other natural fibres like linen and hemp can be preferred.
For manufacturing synthetic fires, it consumes huge amount of natural resources like petroleum and fossil fuels. In addition to which the shedding of microfibres add to the existing pollution. In any way, cotton is an ideal choice of clothing for any season – be it summer or winter; it is 500 Days of Summer in Chennai nevertheless.
SLOW FASHION IS THE TREND
With times changing, the fashion industry evolves and discovers new trends almost every single day.
The factors of affordability leads to manufacturing large quantities of clothes with unsustainable materials without considering the impact that it could cause. Instead of buying garments to stay with the current trend, invest on timeless attires. Trust me, it works.
Be sure to buy just because it is not economical, but you love it, also you wear often and weigh the option if you have to shop more to wear it or the existing wardrobe can complement it.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BRAND
With designers creating a dialogue, sustainable fashion industry is already in place; opt for the ones that are into eco-fashion. A simple check of label provided on the back would provide you the details of source of fibre, place of production, material and a lot more. Conscious brands stay transparent.
GO LOCAL
When we shop, we hit the stores in malls, hoping for quality. However, once in awhile, it is good to go local and pick up a handwoven piece from the vendor down your street. This way, you contribute to local economy, empower the native weavers and also get sustainable garments.