Sustainable fashion, also called eco fashion, is a
part of the growing design philosophy and trend of sustainability, the goal of
which is to create a system which can be supported indefinitely in terms of
environmentalism and social responsibility.
Five main
criteria of sustainable fashion
1. Is it locally made?
Products that are manufactured
locally cut down on transportation costs and fuel consumption. They also help
sustain the local economy by increasing employment in the community.
2. Is it ethically
produced?
The manufacturing process must be
sustainable in terms of human capital. The labor force must be provided with
safe and stable working conditions and compensation should be fair.
3. Does it
incorporate recycled materials?
From fibers to loved pieces
4. Does it
use organic and naturally processed materials?
Are the fabrics made from plants
that have been grown without the use of harmful pesticides, which release toxic
chemicals into the environment and persist for years even after ceasing use?
Does
the fiber processing use zero to minimal chemical treatments? Are natural,
PVC-free dyes used?
5. Is it made
to last?
Is the item well-crafted? Is the
fabric durable? Will the style and fit last through more than one generation?
