EP.09/ How To Make Fashion Fully Sustainable
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“WHAT WOULD MAKE CLOTHES FULLY SUSTAINABLE?”
This is a question that has been asked time and time again and answers continue to come out vague and leave out very important parts of production. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the full process of making a truly sustainable item from production, preferred materials and material certifications.
HERE'S WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:
1. PRODUCTION:
From biodiversity loss, deforestation, chemical pollution, human rights violations and so much more, the process of fashion production keep taking us further away from reaching our goal of remaining within our planetary boundaries. This section talks about the four key parts of production and expands on issues that need attention and how to address them.
Production Topics:
Living Wage/Human Rights
Chemical Usage
Water/Waterwaste Management
Strategic Partnerships
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2. PREFERRED MATERIALS
This section expands on what preferred materials/fabrics you should opt for when planning out your collections and starting your brand. The fabrics mentioned are as follows:
Natural Fibers: because they have a higher likelihood of regeneration.
Organic Cotton
Certified Non-Mulesed Wool
Linen/Organic Linen
Hemp/Organic Hemp
Cellulosic Fibers
Recycled/Reused Fabrics: because it reduced the use of virgin feedstock (like petroleum to make polyester-based fabrics).
Recycled cotton
Recycled polyester
Recycled Nylon (Econyl)
Recycled Spandex
3. MATERIAL CERTIFICATIONS
This section digs into which certifications to look for as a brand from your suppliers - or as a consumer from the brands you shop at. These certifications are:
OCS (organic content standard 100)
GRS (global recycled standard)
B-Corp (for organization nor material)
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