Fashion Revolution 2018

Mindful Materials: 

​Happy Fashion Revolution Week!

Today marks the first day of this campaign which runs until the 29th of April. During this week I will be hopping on my (clearly neglected) blog to share a bit about the things I practice in my business to bring a more eco-conscious future to the fashion industry if even on a small scale, because small changes can make a big difference!

I wanted to share a bit of information about the materials that I use in my business over at Found Path. I think it is so important that consumers know what they are purchasing in order to make informed choices that have a big impact!

When shopping it may have never occurred to you to take a look at the label before making a purchase. But did you know that as of 2014, imports of apparel made from synthetic fiber have surpassed those made from cotton? [1] I urge you to take a look at your own wardrobe, and check the fiber content of some of your favorite pieces! You may be surprised at what you see!

But why does that matter? Every time you wash a garment that is made from synthetic materials i.e. polyester or rayon, micro-plastics are released into the wash water! Those plastics never break down but instead contaminate the food chain harming ocean animals, and even ending up in the food on your plate! [2] 

While creating my business, it was very important to me that I use natural plant-based fibers. But what exactly does that mean? Natural fibers come from either a plant source - cotton, linen, hemp for example, or an animal source - silk or wool. While synthetic fibers are made completely of chemicals such as petroleum. Yuck!

Using fabrics such as linen and cotton is a more eco-friendly choice. Because while these fibers do both have their own carbon footprint from production, they are both biodegradable unlike polyester. Meaning that they eventually break down after being discarded. 

I have plenty more to share on this topic! Please check back later this week to learn more about changes you can make to detox your wardrobe and make more conscious choices!





[1] https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-cotton-apparel/synthetic-fibers-surpass-cotton-to-dominate-u-s-apparel-imports-idUSL1N0SV2E720141105
[2] http://www.ecopartnersinc.com/2016/03/15/five-fast-facts-on-microplastics/

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