I heard the term “eco-fashion” first in Project Runway but I didn’t really bother to research about what it means. I thought at first it’s about wearing biodegradables. Yeah, that sounds foolish, especially if I’ll say that I was thinking about leaves and stuff, for women’s clothing no less.
Actually, eco-fashion is about making clothes that take into account the environment, the health of consumers, and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry. Eco-friendly clothes are made using organic raw materials, for example, cotton grown without pesticides or silk made by worms fed on organic trees. Harmful chemicals and beaches were also not used; and most are made of recycled or reused textiles. The people involved in the manufacture are also supposedly enjoying the benifits of fair trade – which means they are paid well and are working in decent conditions. Pretty cool, huh?!
So the next time you think about shopping for clothes, think about eco-friendly brands if they are available in your area.