Sustainable Brand Recommendations

With so many brands out in the market it can be hard and confusing to navigate which of them are sustainable and which are only claiming to be for performative reasons. The sheer number of stores available is overwhelming. Nowadays the demand for sustainably made fashion is more prominent than ever as more and more people are becoming increasingly aware of their environmental foot print and are being continuously exposed to the detrimental effects of climate change and the volume of clothing being disposed of in landfills. However the responsibility cannot be placed solely on consumers, companies must review and improve their practices and values. Of course brands can’t magically become sustainable the next day or even the next week however researching and planning a method in which they can use to recycle their deadstock and material scraps to minimise waste could be a start. Or even sourcing organic or sustainably produced textiles, to create a responsible supply chain. As well as switching to choosing better manufacturers that provide their workers with healthier and safer working environment and pay them a liveable wage. Although it can take years to finally implement more sustainable practices and methods brand can no longer afford to make minimal effort to better their environmental impact and turn a blind eye to the unethical practices. These are some fashion brands that I’ve learnt so far who are committed to bettering their environmental impact……..

Levi’s

The band provides durable and innovative fabrics that use less resources and water to manufacture their garments compared to others in the market. The brand advertises that 80% of their workers are enrolled in the Worker Well-Being program. Which collaborates with local organisations and suppliers to introduces projects which focuses on the “financial empowerment, health and family well-being, and equality and acceptance” of their workers. The brand offers a tailoring service to alter or repair any of the brands denim clothing to ensure they last a lifetime. Levi’s is also continuously trying to improve their environmental footprint, for instance by 2025 the brand is determined to only be using sustainably sourced cotton, using 100% renewable energy in their manufacturing facilities and lessening their greenhouse gas emissions by 40% along their whole supply chain. If you want to learn more please visit their about us page: https://www.levi.com/FR/en/features/about-us

Girlfriend Collective

This brand designs size-inclusive loungewear and athleisure wear in a variety of neutral shades perfect to show off on your Instagram page. Their clothing is coloured using a specific low-impact dying process and claims that the brand donates their dye mud to local pavement businesses to recycle it into cement that will be used on roads and sidewalks. Some of their sustainable practices include using packaging that is 100% made from recycled materials and is recyclable as well. Their apparel is partially made from recycled materials such polyester, nylon, fishing nets, bottles, cotton and more. Not only does this brand produce high quality clothing using sustainable methods, they also provide all workers with a safe and healthy working conditions and ensure they’re paid fairly and supply them with benefits such as health insurance and free health check-ups every six months. If you want to learn more, please visit their about us page: https://girlfriend.com/pages/about

Patagonia

Currently, around 65% of their apparel is made using recycled materials such as cotton, polyester, cashmere and nylon and hopes to someday hopes to be using 100% renewable and recycled raw materials. The brand also claims that 82% percent of their products are constructed in Fair Trade Certified factories all around the world making sure that workings are given liveable wages. The brand provides high quality and durable, long-lasting products and has a repair and reuse program too. If you want to learn more, please visit their about us page: https://www.patagonia.com/core-values/

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