How To Make Everyday Clothes Eco Friendly

Sustainability is the need of the hour: going green is no longer an optional choice. When it comes to fashion, everyone needs to opt for eco-friendly clothing.

A few years ago, eco-friendly clothing was limited to niche brands. However, that isn’t the case today. More and more individuals are adopting eco-friendly fashion trends and making it part of their lifestyle. Going green when it comes to fashion is difficult at first: it requires you to limit your choices and say no to your favorite brands. But eco-friendly clothing is worth it in the long run.  

We understand that making an environment-friendly wardrobe using everyday clothes is daunting. Do not worry-we’re going to help you achieve that without much effort. Here are tips and techniques to make eco-friendly clothing: 

1. Always Take The 30-Wear Test

The #30wears campaign was started by Livia Firth (the founder of Eco-Age). The campaign‘s goal was to encourage individuals to introspect and ask themselves if they really wanted the item.

Say you go to a store, pick up an item, and try it on. The item fits you well and is budget-friendly. All you have to do is ask yourself, “Will I wear this clothing item for a minimum of 30 times?” 

If your heart says yes, then go ahead and buy that item. More often than not, your heart would say no. Sounds simple? Try it for yourself and see the changes in your lifestyle.  

2. Understand the Different Materials

A simple technique to fill your wardrobe with sustainable clothing is understanding the materials that make up your clothes. Some of them are eco-friendly materials. But the majority of them negatively impact the environment.

For example, organic cotton fabrics are very eco-friendly. But conventional cotton isn’t: it is crafted using many pesticides. You can opt for fabrics made using renewable sources like bamboo sticks, cotton fiber, or wood pulp. Polyester and fleece also make for great eco clothing options.

3. Reuse and Reclaim

All of us have old clothing lurking in our wardrobes, don’t we? Everyday clothes that you don’t use anymore, made from sustainable textiles, can be repurposed for new projects. Yes, you heard that right!

All you need is a little bit of creativity and inspiration. It’s never been easier, especially in this age of YouTube DIY videos. For example, you can use old buttons and zips for your projects.  

4. Buy Local

While scrolling through Instagram, we are bombarded with fast fashion clothing items from around the globe. But if you want to make your everyday clothes sustainable, it’s vital to resist that urge to buy on an impulse.

Look for and buy eco-friendly clothing on the internet. Choose local options whenever possible as it’s better for the environment. Fabrics used to make clothing should (ideally) be made and grown domestically. Fashinza connects you with the best manufacturers and suppliers in the industry. No worries: we handle everything from design to delivery for you. You can also launch your own eco-friendly collection with us.

5. Invest in All-Weather Clothing

Another effective way to make your everyday clothes eco-friendly is by picking trans-seasonal options. Note that this depends upon where you live: you can’t (after all) wear a sundress in Montreal winter! 

Try to invest in clothes that you’d use all year round. This means spending your money on multi-purpose, all-season clothing. T-shirts, jackets, and jeans are great options for what you can wear all year round. When buying sustainable everyday clothes, seek out eco-friendly fabric options of your choice.

6. Look After Your EveryDay Clothes

The reason many of us are serial shoppers is because we don’t look after our everyday clothes. Therefore, you must not only add eco clothing to your wardrobe but look after it as well. Go the extra mile here. For example, wash your denim apparel inside out or store your cashmere in proper conditions.

Good maintenance of your wardrobe in turn prevents you from buying more clothes again and again.

Conclusion

A lot of individuals see eco-friendly clothing as boring and undesirable. But that is not true. There are tons of ways of making everyday clothes eco-friendly without compromising on style. The options are aplenty: you can use scrap fabrics, invest in trans-seasonal clothing or watch out for materials used in your clothing. Eco clothing is in vogue and it’s here to stay. It’s time you hopped on to the bandwagon for the good of our planet!