Green Clothing

Posted on by Patricia Beaumont

With
a little creative thinking, being sustainable with what you wear is easy!
Here are some fun ideas to help you get started:

 

  • Purchase
    gently used clothing from thrift stores. Rochester is home to many unique shops, such as Utta Clutta, Zak’s Avenue, Godiva’s, Savers, Goodwill, and Salvation Army.
  • Buy
    clothing made from organic bamboo fiber. The material is made without pesticides or fertilizers and is 100% biodegradable.
  • Purchase
    from clothing companies that are stationed in North America and are sweat-shop free in their production, such as American Apparel.
  • Buy
    fair trade clothing, which is clothing made by businesses that have a commitment to social justice in which employees and farmers are treated and paid fairly, sustainable environmental practices are followed, and long-term trade relationships are fostered.
  • Purchase
    clothing made from organic cotton fiber, organic soy fiber, organic hemp fiber, or Lyocell fiber (also called Tencel), which is produced from cellulose, the main material in plant cells. The fiber has all the advantages of a natural
    material and is 100% bio-degradable.
  • Reuse
    old clothing to make your own accessories, such as scarves and headbands. Or search online for tutorials that show how to turn items of clothing into new pieces easily. One popular and useful website is www.craftster.org.
  • Wash
    your clothes with cold water instead of warm. This saves energy and avoids shrinkage.
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2 Replies to “Green Clothing”

  2. Sustainable clothing like you have mentioned is fast becoming a reality for many people in Australia too. We are now also aware of consumer demand for these types of “Green Clothing” garments. We believe that any range of green clothing should offer great business ethics for their customers to decide upon openly. The Hanes brand which is available in American and Australia really stands out and now we only offer this brand of sustainable clothing. They do not employ children or forced labor, offer fair treatment for all employees, are free from discrimination and are conscious about resource conservation, waste minimization, water and energy efficiency and effective use of raw materials. They have been awarded the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certification guaranteeing that no harmful chemical or materials are present in raw materials or the manufacturing process to ensure all clothing is free from harmful substances. Clothing also has a “Worldwide Responsible Accreditation” and a 2010 energy star award and offer one of the most affordable 100% organic tees on the market.

    Is there any other type of Green Clothing we can suggest? Not that we have found.

    Kyle R Smith
    Managing Director
    Purely Promotions Australia

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