We are in the midst of an environmental crisis and one of the causes is the fashion industry. Fast fashion is creating tons of textile waste and people are looking for alternative options. This is why sustainable fashion is becoming more of a priority and consumers are expecting more accountability from brands.
Sustainable means many things; a company could use biodegradable fibers, reduce the amount of water they use or use recycled materials. Some companies are built to give opportunities to local communities, compensate their workers, and treat them ethically. All of these attributes are important when buying clothes. Sustainable fashion is a little more expensive, but it will make you think more about what you purchase and the impact it has on the environment.
Here are 5 sustainable eco-friendly fashion brands doing their part.
Girlfriend
Girlfriend makes leggings out of recycled water bottles, and you would never know it when wearing them. Their other products are made from recycled fishing nets, nylon, polyester, and spandex.
Peony
Peony uses recycled fishing nets and nylon waste to create its fabrics for their amazing swimwear.
Everlane
The ReNew Cold Weather collection is made entirely out of recycled plastic bottles. In 2021 the company has pledged to have no new plastic in its entire supply chain.
AllBirds
Allbirds create shoes that are so comfortable and they are all made with sustainable materials like wool, eucalyptus trees, and even sugar cane.
Reformation
This company sells everything from jeans to swimwear and their brand goes to great lengths to inform the customer how each garment was made.
