WHY SUSTAINABLE FASHION IS SO IMPORTANT

Sustainable fashion works to produce eco-friendly clothing options which counter the inefficiencies and damage that can occur to the environment and world’s resources when subjected to normal, traditional fashion manufacturing practices. This can include the exclusive use of organic fibers, recycling textile and plastic waste into new materials, and prohibiting the use of pesticides. With these and other measures as part of sustainable fashion, the practice seeks to produce new lines of eco-friendly fashion brands that also look great and wear well. At Abode Outside, we offer good quality sustainable clothing options that are designed and manufactured to help meet these goals.

SOME OF THE REASONS WHY SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING IS IMPORTANT INCLUDE:

CREATES LESS WASTE

Garbage trucks filled with textile waste are constantly dumping into landfills across the globe. Fast fashion companies create this waste with weekly fashion trend launches which consist of cheaply priced, poor quality products. On the other hand, sustainable apparel brands endeavor to produce quality clothing products made from long-lasting materials with less material waste involved. Also, fast fashion trends rarely match the fashion ideas used by sustainable fashion brands.

PROMOTES PROPER WORKING CONDITIONS AND FAIR WAGES

Often, fast and cheap fashion clothing is produced within harsh working environments by garment workers. These fashion brands often produce their clothing in developing nations of the world in which the workers are paid below a living wage. Also, these work environments can characterize long working hours, poor safety and health conditions, and a pressure-filled atmosphere to produce. On the other hand, the priorities characterized by good quality sustainable clothing manufacturers include safe working conditions and fair pay for employees.

PROTECTS THE WATER SUPPLY

Traditional clothing production affects the environment by adding toxic chemicals to freshwater, with those chemical eventually reaching waterways. On the other hand, sustainable fashion manufacturing brands keep the water supply protected from harmful chemicals.

HELPS LOCAL FARMERS

Sustainable clothing relies on the work of organic farmers to a great degree as the primary raw materials used to manufacture this type of apparel include cotton, wool, organic fibers, and hemp. The agricultural benefit to local farmers from the demand for sustainable clothing is significant and helps support their livelihood.

To learn about the selection of ethical and sustainable clothing options we offer at Abode Outside, send us a message through our contact form or shop our fashion products online.