Know Your Fabrics!

Decoding Fabrics: The Truth About Sustainability & Materials

Not all fabrics are created equal—some claim to be sustainable but hide major environmental costs. This comprehensive breakdown explores the realities of textiles, from the hidden plastics in “vegan” leather to the truth about recycled fabrics and blended materials. Learn about cotton certifications, the myths of high thread counts, and whether natural fabrics are always the better choice. Discover innovative alternatives like seaweed fibers and coffee-ground textiles, as well as the impact of denim, deadstock, and biofabrics. If you care about ethical fashion, this guide will help you make informed, sustainable choices.

What’s the Most Sustainable Fabric?

🤔💭 We are often asked, “If fast fashion is bad, where should I shop from?” or “What sustainable materials should I buy?” Our response remains consistent: the most sustainable choice is to buy less and maximise the use of what’s already available. 🛍️‼️

Are recycled fabrics a good sustainable option?

‼️It’s important to note that many of these materials aren’t perfect long-term circular solutions but represent a starting point in addressing existing waste.

Common Fabrics that are Actually Plastic

What does satin, acrylic, chiffon, and crepe have in common?

What are blended fabrics?

What does ‘blend’ on clothing tags mean? Hop on and find out!

Know Your Cottons

We love cotton because they’re biodegradable at their end of life, and feels comfortable to wear. Do you know the differences between conventional, organic, and recycled versions?

Cotton Certifications and Labelling

Recognising them is just the beginning, but understanding what they stand for empowers you to make informed choices that align with your values, whether it’s supporting fair labour, organic farming or sustainable production practices.

The Myth of Made In.. [country]

Our labels don’t tell the full story. Every label represents a hidden story of connections, from the farmer who grew the cotton, the man who spun the threads, to the lady who sewed them together… Our labels need to stop cutting out the information we want.” – Fashion Revolution blog, 2015

What is Biodegradable Fashion

Biodegradable materials and dyes, which decompose after being discarded, could help address the fashion industry’s pollution problem. Here’s a quick crash course on all the things you need to know!

What are Biofabrics

Biomaterials are revolutionising the textile industry, and we break down what it’s all about.

What is Viscose and is it Sustainable?

Viscose is probably the most misunderstood of all fibres, manmade or natural. It is not a natural fibre, but nor is it synthetic.The material has become a hot-button environmental issue recently. Here’s what you need to know!

Leather vs Vegan Leather

Is vegan leather actually better for the planet, workers, or animals? We separate the facts from the hype.

Affordable Prices Doesn’t Mean Lower Quality, Unless it’s Fast Fashion

While the relationship between price and quality isn’t always straightforward, fast fashion stands out as a noteworthy exception. We list the reasons why.

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