Sustainable Fashion: The Basics
What makes fashion sustainable? Nine times out of ten, the conversation focuses on factors of production - specifically, materials and labor practices. Are dyes and fabrics environmentally friendly? Are production methods and facilities minimizing environmental impact? Are laborers treated fairly - supported with sustainable living wages and benefits? For an introductory overview of sustainable fashion, I recommend Green Strategy’s primer.
But sustainable practices don’t exist in a vacuum. If garments are produced using sustainable processes - but subsequently not sized or priced for everyday consumers - sustainable fashion will remain out of reach and won’t achieve critical mass to make a positive impact. That’s why here at Sustainably Sized, we’re interested in the intersection of environmental impact, labor ethics, body respect, and budget reality. And we’re going to keep shopping until we find brands that check all the boxes.
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At Sustainably Sized, we know how much time and effort it takes to find sustainable brands that fit your body and your budget, so we help with the heavy lifting. Each month we’ll order a new garment - whether apparel, or shoes, or accessories - and assess its success at hitting all the sustainable marks. How was it made? Is the brand transparent about its materials and labor practices? What is the brand’s sizing structure? Was the item reasonably priced? If our reviews help you build a short list of go-to brands that not only fit your lifestyle but also fit your values, then we’ve done our job.