‘Plastic-free’ fashion is not as clean or green as it seems #6

2020/03/06

While consumers have become more aware of the environmental impact of their clothing choices. Sometimes it’s important to outwit the true from the false. Sometimes the reality of “natural” is not as beautiful as it might seem.

We have all become more aware of the environmental impact of our clothing choices. The fashion industry has seen a rise in “green”, “eco” and “sustainable” clothing. This includes an increase in the use of natural fibers, such as wool, hemp, and cotton, as synthetic fabrics, like polyester, acrylic, and nylon, have been vilified by some. However, the push to go “natural” obscures a more complex picture. The Conversation