Ethical Fashion
30 articles
Spotlighting Ethical Fashion Brands & Eco-Friendly Production
To truly assess a fashion brand's ethical footprint, one guide scrutinizes 13,000 data points across 46 questions spanning three tiers of its supply chain.
What are the fundamental principles of sustainable fashion?
Every second, the equivalent of a rubbish truckload of clothes is burnt or buried in landfill, a staggering statistic from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .
What are the environmental and social costs of fast fashion?
In September 2012, a fire at the Ali Enterprises garment factory in Karachi killed at least 255 workers and injured over 100, according to UNSW Human Rights .
Top 5 Sustainable Fashion Brands Using Eco-Friendly Materials
Despite an 'eco-friendly' label, only 1% of clothing is truly recycled into new garments annually, reports the Ellen MacArthur Foundation .
Top 6 Sustainable Fashion Brands Using Innovative Ethical Practices
In a world where fashion supply chains are often shrouded in secrecy, L'Envers ensures every stitch of its knitwear is made from GOTS certified organic cotton or cruelty-free wool, knitted by artisans
Navigating Sustainable Fashion Certifications for Ethical Purchases
In early July, ultra-fast fashion giant Princess Polly announced its B Corp certification, a label typically associated with ethical and sustainable business practices, according to The Guardian .
What Are Sustainable Fashion Certifications and How Do They Work?
In 2022, the United Nations established a High-Level Expert Group to develop stronger standards for net-zero emissions pledges by non-state entities, directly confronting pervasive greenwashing.
The Complexities of Sustainability in Fashion and Beauty
The fashion and beauty industries grapple with measuring environmental impact and ensuring transparency in sustainability claims, often relying on complex Life Cycle Assessments.
Top 5 Sustainable Fashion Brands for Ethical Practices
Every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or incinerated globally.
How Sustainable Fashion Certifications Work: A 2026 Guide
A brand can display the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) logo on its products even if only 10% of its total cotton comes from BCI-certified farms.
France's New Law Challenges Fast Fashion's Business Model
On April 24th, 2013, the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh killed 1,134 garment workers and injured thousands, according to Earthday.
What is GOTS certification in ethical fashion?
GOTS-certified textile products must contain a minimum of 70% certified organic fibers, setting a rigorous benchmark for environmental integrity from cultivation to manufacturing.
What is Fast Fashion's Environmental and Consumer Impact?
Globally, the fast fashion industry generates more CO2 emissions than aviation and shipping combined, an environmental footprint largely unseen by consumers.
ABLE: A Leader in Sustainable Fashion Accessories for Eco-Friendly Style
A single brand's commitment to timeless designs, available year after year, reduces the waste equivalent of thousands of new garments annually.
Decoding Sustainable Fashion Materials and Certifications
A t-shirt labeled 'made with organic materials' might contain only 70% organic fibers.
What is the Future of Sustainable Fashion's Impact?
Less than 1% of the material used to produce clothing is recycled into new garments.
How to Choose Ethical Fashion Brands: A Buyer's Guide
For the first time ever, only two out of 250 major global fashion brands scored 80% or higher in the Fashion Transparency Index .
What Are the Best Sustainable Fashion Certifications for Consumers in 2026?
A major fashion brand can proudly display the 'Better Cotton Initiative' logo on its products even if only 10% of its total cotton comes from BCI-certified farms, with a plan to reach 50% in five year
Pat Sutton Designs Review: A Different Approach to Streetwear and Self-Expression
Pat Sutton Designs offers a unique approach to streetwear, distinguishing itself from mass-market brands by focusing on artistic vision and genuine self-expression. Each piece acts as a canvas for founder Pat Sutton's Afro-Caribbean heritage, providing culturally significant art that consumers can wear.
Top 5 Emerging Sustainable Fashion Brands to Watch in 2026
Despite a 70% surge in consumer interest for sustainable clothing over the past five years, less than 15% of emerging fashion brands publicly disclose their full supply chain carbon footprint.
What Are Sustainable Fashion Certifications and Why Do They Matter?
Despite 60% of consumers wanting to buy sustainable fashion, only 26% actually trust the sustainability claims made by brands, according to NielsenIQ.
The evolution of sustainable fashion's imperative
Globally, the fast fashion industry generates more CO2 emissions than aviation and shipping combined, according to Environment Upenn .
Sustainable Fashion Brands: Top Sales & Discounts
This month, brands like Tentree are offering up to 50% off their entire catalog, challenging the long-held belief that sustainable fashion must come with a premium price tag.
How to Build a Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Wardrobe
A brand can display the 'Better Cotton Initiative' logo by sourcing just 10% of its total cotton from BCI farms, with a five-year plan to reach 50% according to Econyl .
Sierra Hotel Hoodies vs. Fast Fashion: A Side-by-Side Look at Quality and Sustainability
This article provides a side-by-side comparison of Sierra Hotel Hoodies, a slow fashion brand, with typical fast fashion options, examining differences in quality, sustainability, cost, and long-term value. It highlights the use of premium organic cotton and reinforced construction in Sierra Hotel Hoodies versus the cheap materials and rapid production cycles of fast fashion.
How Moss Apparel Solves Your Search for Meaningful Wildlife Photography Apparel
Moss Apparel redefines nature-themed clothing by combining authentic wildlife photography with a transparent 10% donation to conservation efforts. This Connecticut-based company bridges the gap between superficial style and tangible environmental impact.
What are sustainable fashion certifications and why do they matter?
With 456 eco-labels in circulation across 199 countries, and 104 actively used within the fashion and textiles sector, consumers face a significant challenge in discerning truly sustainable brands.
How to Identify Sustainable Fashion Brands: GOTS & Fair Labor
Fast fashion accounts for approximately 10% of global carbon emissions, according to Earth .
Sustainable Fashion: Beyond Bio-Based Materials
Disposing of a garment after only 15 uses can increase its environmental impact by up to 6.
Sustainable Fashion: Africa's Bio-Based Innovations & Ethics
While recycled polyester is marketed as a sustainable choice, each garment releases an estimated 1,900 microplastics per wash, revealing a hidden environmental cost in 'eco-friendly' fashion, accordin