Dressing sustainably and ethically involves wearing clothing that affects the environment as little as possible but also animals. For this reason, clothes and especially vegan footwear are increasingly in demand by buyers. But, what specific aspects must be looked at to buy a garment that is sustainable and ethical?
To start, let’s see what materials the garment has. Give preference to everything that is natural fabrics, such as linen or cotton. But she thinks that it is absolutely impossible to dress fully without investing in synthetics, since for example they are the best substitutes for leather.
If you are going to buy something synthetic or that has plastics, look for it to be of the best quality. Only in this way will you ensure that it will last for many years and, therefore, you will amortize it correctly. Of course, it seeks to be recyclable once it has completed its life cycle.
To be able to wear clothes for many years, she escapes from fashions. Buy timeless clothes that you can always wear. Or, if this seems boring to you, follow your own style, your fashion and your trend and don’t worry about what some mark to make you spend money every season. Of course, don’t hesitate to recycle by buying second-hand clothes or reselling the ones you no longer wear. There are even spaces in different cities that allow exchanges.
We continue to look at the label and here we have to take into account your country of origin. Many brands manufacture in countries like India because labor guarantees do not exist there. Women and children work in factories on marathon days and in unhealthy places.
On many Internet pages you have published the brands they manufacture using this cheap and exploited labor force. If you want to dress ethically, keep them in mind and don’t buy from them. That way you will not be complicit in that injustice.
Avoiding products that have materials of animal origin is also important. The skins, leathers or bones used for buttons do not have to be part of your wardrobe. Neither do the feather fillings, frequently plucked from the living animal, causing great suffering.
Thanks to the increasing offer of vegan and sustainable products, it is easier to dress without leaving a fortune having to choose between portfolio and principles.