If you don't have any eco-friendly clothing in your closet right now, it likely won't be long. Established designers, as well as new up-and-coming fashion gurus are offering the world earth inspired options. Everything from shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, jackets and even accessories are available to anyone who seeks to help our planet. Although eco-fashion in not new, it has taken some time to catch on. According to a report by the BBC it all started in the 1980s when people began voicing their concerns about chemicals in fabric. However, it wasn't until the early 90s that sweat shop labor pushed more and more designers to consider eco-fashion practices. Today a lot of consumers embrace the idea of going eco.
What is Eco-fashion?
When people want to purchase eco-clothing they need to research the label for authenticity. Environmentalists believe design houses can call their fashion eco-friendly if they adopt the 5 practices listed below.
Eco-fashion Practices
- Use of organic raw materials such as cotton grown without pesticides or silk made from worms.
- No harmful bleaches or other chemicals are applied.
- Recycled or reused textiles are utilized.
- Working conditions are good and pay for staff is fair.
- The clothing is designed to last a long time.
Although some big department stores occasionally carry eco-clothing, Janie Georges, a professional shopper residing in San Francisco suggests letting your computer do the work. In a phone interview she said that the easiest way to find what you are looking for is to simply check online or do a search for designer run eco-fashion boutiques in your area. "I believe it is only a matter of time before we see more eco-friendly fashions in our local shopping plaza's... in the meantime, the net gives us plenty of places to choose from
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