Last week, we learned that getting legitimate data on the impact of the fashion industry is a real challenge. So we decided that the best way to take a look at the industry is to break down the supply chain.

This week, aub shares the lay of the fabric-land. 

There are tons of fabric types out there, so she covered the most popular.

 - Polyester and Nylon (AVOID)

 - Rayon/Viscose (AVOID)

 - Cotton (CHOOSE ORGANIC)

 - Lyocell (GREAT)

 - Linen (GREAT)

 - Bamboo (CHOOSE OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED)

 - Hemp (GREAT)

 - rPET (OKAY FOR THINGS THAT DON'T GO OFTEN THROUGH THE WASH)

The best suggestions we have for choosing fabric:

 - your best solution is choosing recycled, organic, and natural fabrics. 

 - go with all natural fabrics

 - make sure they are grown organically

 - and look into how they're processed

 - look for certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX

Three fantastic resource guides for you:

https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/fiber-ecoreview

https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/sustainable-fabrics/

https://greenstory.ca/resources/sustainability-guides/green-fabric-guide/

Other Resources for this episode:

Rayon is bad for the environment: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/fashion-materials-you-didnt-realise-were-bad-for-wildlife

The Soil Association's cotton guide: https://www.soilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/our-climate-in-crisis/thirsty-for-fashion/

The World Counts difference between organic and conventional cotton:  https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/consumption/clothing/cotton-farming-water-consumption/story