![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() WagesĪnother way to find out whether a brand is genuinely taking a 360-degree approach to sustainability is to see if it’s talking economic sustainability as well-through fair, livable wages for all of its employees, Ayesha Barenblat, founder and CEO of Remake, tells Glamour. Being transparent and putting information in the public domain through impact reports is key to accountability. Is it a one-off thing, or do they have long-term goals laid out? If they seem to be in it for the long haul, try to find out what exactly they’re trying to achieve in the space (think minimizing waste, regenerative farming, or reducing emissions)-and “see how honest in their journey they are,” Semaan says. Some brands, like Pangaia and Adidas, are also pioneering the use of sustainably made materials from entirely new sources and innovative processes (think T-shirts made from eucalyptus pulp and seaweed powder puffer coats filled with dried flowers, and sneakers made from ocean plastic.) Commitment to the long-term missionĬéline Semaan, founder of Slow Factory and cofounder of digital talk show All of the Above, tells Glamour that people should keep an eagle eye on brands’ involvement in the sustainability movement. Wool, silk, flax, hemp, linen, okra, and bamboo are all great alternatives to clothes made from nonbiodegradable materials like polyester and nylon. As a general rule, the simpler the fiber content, the better, so keep an eye out for natural, organic materials that use less water and don’t include pesticides or microplastics. Preeti Arya, assistant professor in textile development at the Fashion Institute of Technology, tells Glamour that fiber content deserves a deeper look-and she encourages shoppers to look out for the materials brands are using in their clothes. So what are some attributes to keep in mind? Here’s what the experts have to say. ![]()
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