Start With These Five Steps To Keep Your Closet Sustainable

The new revolution of the fashion world is based on different terms like eco-friendly, ethical, slow fashion and conscious design but the lexicon concerns a lot more than addressing the effects of polluting textiles or products. The entire ecosystem of social, cultural, ecological and financial sustainability is challenged right now.

Deep down, sustainability is about saving the planet, thinking about the future. Modern society is not measured by how much we consume instead what we consume. Whether it is global forest fires and water crisis or the fashion buzzword that urged you to reshape your fashion habits. It is never too ways to buy less, repair more and better fashion choices. I list out simple choices you can adopt to make a greener planet in 2023.

What's the buzz of sustainable clothing?

#First Consume less

When you'll search for sustainable clothing on Google, you will be met with tons of articles that categorise the fashion industry as one of the biggest polluters in the world. So naturally, buying less would have a significant impact on our planet.

"The less we consume, the less we damage."

#Second Pay attention to the label

People are less conscious about buying clothes. When you are buying, be careful of the material and how you are going to consume it. Care label gives information about clothes smartly and beautifully. The chemical waste generated by the production of nylons and polyesters, and man-made fabrics also expire easily. If it is not biodegradable, it doesn't live in your wardrobe. A label like Water < less, Dry. Clean. Only. are one of those labels that add little information about clothes. The basic care labels are washing, bleaching, drying, ironing, and professional textile care. If read each of them carefully, you will learn to take care of your clothes.

In short, the care label contains needy information like "how to take care of apparel.

#Third Don’t give up on your clothes

Even pure fabrics are susceptible to tears and rips, but instead of tossing them out, choose to give your clothes a second life. In India, where neighbourhood tailors are so easily accessible to us, mending and darning should be your call of action. If the damage is beyond repair, see if you can upcycle the garments into home furnishings through patchwork to make each purchase count. Remember that every time you decide to donate, reuse or recycle your garment, one less piece reaches the landfills.

#Four Learn to pre-loved clothes

The trend of Vintage clothes will never fade away nor get older because in the contemporary world, often love to explore their individuality and originality. Being said that it is an amazing way to protect the planet, save money, and have a unique fashion style with vintage, retro, or classic pieces of clothing.

#Five Choose fairly

Curated, well-thoughts wardrobes inspire you to re-wear. Pick fashion accessories that are made from ethical, alternate materials like hemp, industrial scraps and repurposed leather or opt for locally-made products that support craftspeople. Invest your money in genuine leather and authentic weaves when buying ethnic Indian wear, and if you are shopping for new jeans, look for a pair that doesn't harm the environment.