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Sustainable Down Feathers coat

The Truth About Sustainable Down And Feathers

Down is an animal-derived material often used in the textile industry for its thermal insulation and padding. But is it as natural and sustainable as many people would think? Down...
dacron polyester fabric sailcloth material

All You Need To Know About Dacron Polyester Fabric

Dacron is a polyester brand name by DuPont, an American fiber manufacturer who first introduced this fabric in 1950 and began making it in large quantities in 1953 at its...
dacron polyester fabric sailcloth material
how to do laundry properly

How To Do Laundry Properly & Avoid Mistakes

Doing your laundry is easier than you think. But you need to know how to avoid some disastrous mistakes. It's one of the best ways to be more sustainable with...
beulah london

Beulah London Is Now Back After The Worst Happened

The British ethical fashion brand Beulah London is now taking orders again after declaring itself insolvent in April 2020. The small company was unable to pay for large orders, mostly...
beulah london
synthetic acrylic fiber sweater

The Truth About Synthetic Acrylic Fiber Fabrics

Acrylic is a petroleum-based synthetic fiber widely used to make fabrics for fashion, similar to polyester and nylon. Many people don't know much about acrylic, what it's made of, its...
sustainable fashion

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Fashion

There are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint with fashion. Adopting a more sustainable lifestyle isn't necessarily difficult or expensive. With some simple changes, you can save energy,...
sustainable fashion
pink dress

How to Check the Fabric Quality of Clothing

Before buying new clothing, you may want to check the quality of its fabric. This is an important step to ensure the clothes are high-quality and long-lasting. In the long...
clean closet

20 Tips to Clean Your Closet Under 15 Minutes

Getting organized is a great feeling. It has many advantages such as less stress, more time, and space. But it's also overwhelming sometimes. With a few small steps, you can...
clean closet
make a change

10 Ways to Tell It's Time to Donate Your Clothes

Whether you feel like you have too many clothes and want to declutter, or you are moving out to a new place, it's time to go through your clothes and...
linen men shirt

The Advantages of Linen for Clothing

Cotton is still the most widely used fiber for clothing. It's cheap and mass-produced around the world. What about linen clothes? Linen fabric is much more expensive but has amazing...
linen men shirt
red fashion dress

Fast Fashion Abusive Water Consumption

The textile and apparel industry affects the global water crisis in multiple ways. It pollutes rivers and oceans massively all over the world with plastics and toxic chemicals. And so...
cotton women model

Is Rayon Better Than Cotton

Cotton is one of the most widely used fibers for textiles around the world. It makes strong, soft, breathable, and natural fabrics for clothing but it also harms the environment....
cotton women model
old clothes

How to Discard Old Clothes Responsibly in 2020

  The fashion industry has a catastrophic impact on the environment. The way we produce and consume clothing today isn't sustainable or ethical. Post-industrial and post-consumer textile wastes are piling...
fashion show

Why is Upcycling Clothing Important for the Environment

If you are decluttering your closet or moving out to a new place, you may wonder what to do with pieces of clothing you don't wear anymore. Donating, selling, recycling...
fashion show
How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

The fast fashion industry grew rapidly over the last 20 years. It's now easier, faster, and cheaper to buy new clothes. As a result, shopping for clothing is a regular...
clothes clutter

How Often Should I Go Through My Clothes

If you are a hoarder like me, you don't like going through your clothes. You'd rather keep everything. But having an encumbered closet can be overwhelming and stressful. How do...
clothes clutter
women clothes minimalist

Letting Go of Clothes That Are Too Small

I don't like to get rid of anything, especially clothes. I'm a hoarder that keeps most of his clothes. Even when some pieces get too small, they tend to stay...
Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing

Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing

Upcycling is a growing business. Particularly in fashion, brands, designers, and consumers are now expressing a regained interest for upcycled clothing. It has many social and environmental benefits. The process...
Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing
fashion model black dress

How Long Do You Keep Clothes?

The rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years made clothing a disposable commodity. Most people don't keep clothes for long. They buy new ones regularly to renew their...
recycled handbag

Why is Upcycling Clothing Better than Recycling

People are getting more interested in upcycling clothing. Recycling is more commonly know and often practiced by fashion consumers. It's a great way to be more sustainable with clothes. What...
recycled handbag
linen fabric

How Do You Know if a Fabric is Linen

If you've just received clothing, sheets, furniture made of linen as a gift, or if you're planning to purchase them at a second-hand shop, vintage market, auction, fashion fair, you...
How Old Do Clothes Have to Be to Be Vintage?

How Old Do Clothes Have to Be to Be Vintage?

The second-hand clothing market is growing quickly. More and more people are buying old and vintage clothing as well as shopping in resale shops. Purchasing used clothes is becoming fashionable...
How Old Do Clothes Have to Be to Be Vintage?
used blue denim

Is it OK to Wear Second-Hand Clothes?

Second-hand clothing is getting trendy once again. More people now buy and sell clothes in thrift stores, vintage shops, and online resale marketplaces. Wearing second-hand clothes is an amazing way...
denim woman shorts

How to Get Rid of Clothes And Not Feel Bad

Having too many clothes is a very common problem. You know it's time to get rid of some of them when your closet is full but you have nothing to...
denim woman shorts
nature grey woman hat

I Have Too Many Clothes But I Like Them All

Having too many clothes is a common problem. If you like all of them, it's a sign that you made great purchase decisions based on your style and lifestyle. But...