eco-fashion
Environmentally conscious apparel
Eco-fashion is clothing and accessories designed with environmental sustainability in mind—using organic materials, recycled fabrics, ethical labor practices, or low-impact manufacturing.
The term encompasses everything from secondhand vintage to high-end designers marketing green credentials: She's really into eco-fashion and only buys from sustainable brands.
Also called sustainable fashion.
Chemical-free natural fiber
- hempIndustrial fiber crop
- recycled polyesterFabric from reclaimed plastic
- TencelBranded regenerated cellulose fiber
- linenFlax-derived textile
modal · lyocell · kapok · wool felt · jute · coconut fiber · vegan leather
Total greenhouse gases produced
- zero wasteEliminating discarded materials entirely
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- closed-loopSystem with feedback control
cradle-to-cradle · carbon neutral · water conservation · plastic-free · renewable · regenerative · lifecycle · repair culture
Equitable exchange between parties
- sweatshop-freeWithout exploitative labor practices
- living wageIncome covering necessities
- artisan-madeCreated by skilled craftsperson
- transparencyState of being see-through
supply chain · worker rights · ethical sourcing · handcrafted · cooperative · social responsibility · labor standards · garment workers
South America's southern tip
- Stella McCartneySustainable British fashion designer
- ReformationReligious movement splitting Christianity
- IndigenousOriginal inhabitants of land
- KomodoIndonesian dragon's namesake
organic cotton
Chemical-free natural fiber
- hempIndustrial fiber crop
- recycled polyesterFabric from reclaimed plastic
- TencelBranded regenerated cellulose fiber
linen · modal · lyocell · kapok · wool felt · jute · coconut fiber · vegan leather
carbon footprint
Total greenhouse gases produced
- zero wasteEliminating discarded materials entirely
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
closed-loop · cradle-to-cradle · carbon neutral · water conservation · plastic-free · renewable · regenerative · lifecycle · repair culture · longevity
fair trade
Equitable exchange between parties
- sweatshop-freeWithout exploitative labor practices
- living wageIncome covering necessities
- artisan-madeCreated by skilled craftsperson
transparency · supply chain · worker rights · ethical sourcing · handcrafted · cooperative · social responsibility · labor standards · garment workers · factory conditions
Patagonia
South America's southern tip
- Stella McCartneySustainable British fashion designer
- ReformationReligious movement splitting Christianity
- IndigenousOriginal inhabitants of land
- fashion trendsretro style, vintage, retro, trends, trendsetter
- Miss Earthenvironmental advocacy, tree planting, beach cleanup, sash, crown
- German FashionHugo Boss, Adidas, Birkenstock, Karl Lagerfeld, Laurel
eco-fashionfast fashion
Trend-driven cheap apparel
Shein · Primark · Forever 21 · H&M