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Going Green With Fashion By Laura Cantwell  |
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The green movement has been sweeping the country over the past few years. From cars to home cleaning products, we have become more environmentally conscience. The fashion industry has begun to embrace this trend and started making environmentally friendly clothes, or sustainable fashion. The fabrics are grown naturally, without abrasive chemicals. There are things you can do and look for to help Mother Nature and not sacrifice style in the process.
There are some eco-friendly fabrics you can look for when you go out shopping. Cotton that is grown normally uses a lot of insecticides and pesticides, which are carcinogens, so look for organic cotton. Organic wool is another good fabric because it is naturally fire-resistant, so it good for kids. Although you may not think of it, bamboo is used to make luxury clothes and has been compared to silk and cashmere. Hemp and organic silk dresses have been in shows throughout Fashion Week. Designers, like Stella McCartney, and stores, like Urban Outfitters, are making and carrying clothes made from these fabrics. Buying these clothes will help the environment, because they are not made with any hash chemicals and are biodegradable.
Another way to help the environment is fixing the clothes you already own and buying used clothes. Instead of going out and buying new clothes, fix the clothes you already own, like sewing rips and frayed seams. If your clothes are in good shape, they will last awhile and save you money. Going to thrift or used clothing stores, like Plato’s Closet, will save you some green as well. If you buy clothes that were already made, no additional harsh chemicals had to be used in production. By taking the time to look around these stores and find the hidden treasures inside, you will feel savvy and stylish.
If you make the effort to look for certain fabrics and clothes, fashion can help protect the environment from damaging chemicals. This trend toward green fashion is beginning to take over runways and boutiques everywhere. Whoever said that sustainable fashion looks and feels like wearing a brown paper bag wasn’t wearing the right fabrics.
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