HANDY GUIDES
Confused about acronyms? Wondering the difference between conventional versus organic materials? Navigating the sustainable clothing industry can be a real minefield.
Take a look at the handy guides and resources below to understand more about sustainable clothing.
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Learn more about some of the terms and phrases you may see when reading up on sustainable clothing.
Buying weatherproof clothing should be simple. Check out what to look for (and avoid!) when purchasing waterproofs.
The same plant, produced two very different ways. We explore the differences.
Labels featuring words like “rayon” “lyocell”, “Tencel”, “modal” and “viscose” are often marketed as “sustainable” but do you know what they actually consist of? We’ve broken down some of these terms to help you make an informed choice when buying your next purchase.
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A lot of waterproofing clothing is made from materials that aren’t easily recycled or biodegradable – from composite materials in wellies to recycled polyester waterproofs.
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In this article we’ll try and tackle the question of what you could do with your child’s (and your) waterproofs when they’ve reached their end of life.
When you think of sustainable clothes do you think of expensive brands with eco-credentials? Dressing your child sustainably is about so much more than that. In this guide, we give you some top planet-friendly tips on how to build sustainability into your child’s wardrobe.
“Made from Recycled Polyester” is a phrase that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the fashion industry.
We break down what it is and whether it’s as “good” for the environment as many brands claim it to be.
Here I share my experience with rebuilding my wardrobe following a self-confessed postnatal style slump.
I have been on a style journey over the last year and wanted to talk about it in the hope it might be useful to someone else. Click to learn more.
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