Sustainable fashion: from vegan leather to eco-friendly denim, all your questions answered
There’s a sliding scale when it comes to textiles. Organic cotton is better than regular cotton, but growing either requires a lot of water. Alternatives like hemp and flax are fast-growing and less thirsty. Viscose is great as it’s made from renewable wood pulp, but if processed cheaply can be environmentally toxic. Deadstock - leftover fabric from garment manufacturing - is brilliant. I only buy natural fibres because they’re biodegradable - polyester isn’t. It’s great to recycle plastic bottles, but garments made from them aren’t biodegradable either. Remember, even if you dona...