Fibershed is a real eye opener! If you want your clothes to be good for the environment, then you need to consider their entire lifecycle. Where are the crops grown? Who processes them?How do they get transported? Where will they…
Polyester is a material made from plastic fibers. It’s one of the most popular synthetic materials in use today but we wanted to know if the fiber was vegan or not? We spoke to some environmentalists and some experts in…
You might not believe it, but viscose is one of the most common fibers used in the textile industry. In fact, industry figures suggest that it’s the third most popular choice of fiber globally. Now, if you haven’t heard of…
One of the big hits on the high street today is Uniqlo. A Japanese clothing brand that makes affordable clothing in attractive styles for almost everyone. But is this ethical and sustainable fashion? Or is the supply chain (as with…
Boston is a cultured and thrilling bastion of American life and its thrift shopping opportunities are as varied and exciting as any other aspect of living in this college town. We’ve put together this helpful list of our favorite stores…
If you’re looking for the best thrift stores in Dallas, we’ve got the inside scoop. We’ve got some cool stuff for you, these thrift shops are the kinds of places that even JR Ewing might have wanted to shop in.…
OK, so you’ve decided to head down to a thrift store to snag a bargain and maybe even turn your thrift store finds into some extra cash. But what do you look for in thrift shops that might have good…
Ugg boots are awesome when it comes to looking good and offering you a strong grip on icy winter sidewalks. However, there is a problem with Ugg Boots, at least, there is if you’re serious about your vegan lifestyle. Are…
One of our favorite new slow fashion brands is Beatrice Bayliss, founded by Emily-Jane Bayliss. This sustainably focused slow fashion clothing brand is quickly gaining fans around the world. Emily is a recent grad of the London College of Fashion…
Textile waste is a horrific problem for all of us. The Environmental Protection Agency says that nearly 5% of all the landfill space in the United States is full of unwanted clothing. Did you know that we only recycle textiles…