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Taz Kelleher

Sustainable Fashion Dublin Promotes Upcycling Clothes at Home

Meet podcast producer Taz Kelleher and freelance journalist Geraldine Carton from Sustainable Fashion Dublin. They are have been posting recently on their Instagram page about upcycling clothes at home. Especially... Read More
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Ethical Fashion Talks: New Online Series for Vegan Fashion

Ethical Fashion Talks launches as an online platform to discuss vegan fashion. Since Vegan Fashion Week has been postponed to October 2020, this new series will continue to spread its... Read More
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Sterk and Mooi Brittany Reukers

Sterk and Mooi, Brittany Reukers' New Sustainable Sportswear Brand

Young Outlaws' cheerleader Brittany Reukers is launching her new sustainable activewear brand Sterk & Mooi in June 2020. It's very encouraging to see new ventures in the sustainable fashion market... Read More
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How to Discard Old Clothes Responsibly - EASY Guide for Beginners

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 up... Read More
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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... Read More
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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... Read More
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How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself
cupro women suit

Is Cupro a Polyester Fabric

Man-made fabrics such as cupro and polyester are some of the most commonly used materials in fashion today. They are quick, easy, and cheap to manufacture. They offer many advantages... Read More
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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... Read More
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Is Bamboo Viscose Biodegradable

Many fashion brands and designers use bamboo viscose for their new collections. Viscose and rayon made from plants or wood fibers such as bamboo are some of the most common... Read More
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What To Do With Clothes You Don't Want

Whether we are moving out to a new place or decluttering our closet, getting rid of unwanted clothes is one of the best ways to simplify our life. But we... Read More
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old used clothes
green hemp

Is Hemp Fabric Biodegradable

If you are looking for eco-friendly fabrics, hemp is an excellent choice. It's used to make high-quality fashionable garments that also protect the environment. Hemp fabric is produced with natural... Read More
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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... Read More
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eco fashion model

What is Eco-friendly Fashion and Why it is Important

Eco-friendly fashion matters today more than ever before. Conscious consumers are asking for more sustainable products globally, including clothing. It's not just a trend, it's part of the fashion revolution.... Read More
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Is it Better to Donate or Sell Clothes?

Decluttering our closet feels great. By getting rid of the clothes we don't wear anymore, we can gain more time, space, and money to invest in what matters the most... Read More
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Where is jute from?

Jute is an amazing eco-friendly fabric. It's widely used in a variety of applications, including for clothing. It's a natural fiber and a great alternative to cotton, linen, or hemp.... Read More
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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... Read More
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Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing
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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... Read More
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Is Hemp Better Than Linen?

Hemp and linen are both great choices for eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics. They are often used in the fashion industry to make beautiful and stylish garments that also protect the... Read More
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black swimsuit

What is Green Fashion?

The green movement is booming all around the world, especially in the apparel and textile industry. Conscious consumers are asking for more environmentally friendly and socially responsible products, including beautiful,... Read More
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Is Rayon a Polyester Fabric?

Today's fashion brands and designers use many different synthetic fabrics for their new collections. They are readily available, cheap to manufacture, and can be dyed easily. Rayon and polyester are... Read More
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organza fabric

Is Organza Eco-Friendly?

Ethical and sustainable fashion is on the rise and for good reasons. It's much more than a trend. More conscious consumers are asking for eco-friendly fashion products, looking at the... Read More
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What Kind of Animals are Killed for Fashion?

The fashion industry kills billions of animals every year. It's responsible for a huge amount of waste, pollution, and carbon emissions that endanger ecosystems, human health, and animal lives. There... Read More
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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... Read More
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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... Read More
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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... Read More
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