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What makes fashion sustainable? | Understanding why what we wear matters

February 01, 2024

When it comes to sustainability, there are many variables along the production process that you should consider to reduce the environmental impacts and promote social responsibility. Here are some examples of things you can start looking at to build a greener wardrobe:

Why free returns aren’t the industry norm anymore

December 08, 2023

The luxury of free returns could soon be a thing of the past. Companies are looking for more feasible and realistic alternatives around free returns to not only protect their business, but also the environment.

Environmental costs of shipping in the fashion industry: Unveiling the hidden carbon footprint

July 12, 2023

Wold image showing visualization of global cargo ships

In a world where online shopping has become our ultimate guilty pleasure, it's time to confront a hard truth: our love for convenient retail therapy comes at an environmental price, particularly when it comes to excessive shipping in the fashion industry.

7 Benefits of ethical fashion | Why sustainable fashion matters

February 17, 2023

Did you know long-term overexposure to toxic chemicals causes health issues for factory workers and those who live near polluted rivers caused by chemical dyes?

How to buy sustainable clothing on a budget

September 16, 2022

You read that right! There are so many ways to get your hands on affordable high-quality slow fashion. You just have to know what to look out for.

Negative impacts of fast fashion

August 26, 2022

Fast fashion is the process of producing extremely high volumes of clothing in a short amount of time – it’s all about keeping up with the latest trends, on an extremely low budget. With fast fashion on the rise, we cannot ignore the negative impacts it continues to create. It’s important to step back and ask yourself, “Was that $5 t-shirt worth it?”