Lucinda Winston2024-02-13T04:35:59-05:00These days, consumers are seeking eco-friendly products more than ever, and the fashion industry is no exception. Sustainable fashion can mean many things, from ethical manufacturing processes, to environmentally friendly fabrics. With many designers eschewing sweatshop conditions and unfair wages for their workers, and embracing new forms of production, consumers can expect the ethical trend to stick around for longer than one season. Here’s how:
Green Fibers
What makes a fabric ethical? Most consider three criteria to distinguish eco-friendly fabrics from ordinary fibers:
Less wasteful processing (in terms of land occupation and water usage)
Fewer toxic chemicals used during manufacturing
The reduction...