Learn - Better World Apparel https://betterworldapparel.com/category/learn/ Making Better Choices Together Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:47:34 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://betterworldapparel.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-Artboard-1-32x32.png Learn - Better World Apparel https://betterworldapparel.com/category/learn/ 32 32 165853665 The Perplexing Predicament of Poor Pleather https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/the-perplexing-predicament-of-poor-pleather/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:43:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=5593 If you’re an animal lover and advocate of sustainability, you may have found yourself at a crossroads when it comes to choosing clothing and accessories. With leather and fur being some of the most harmful and inhumane industries in the world, it’s easy to see why many people are turning to pleather as an alternative. …

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]]> 5593 Fashion and Climate Change: US Rejoins 2015 Paris Climate Agreement https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-and-climate-change-us-rejoins-2015-paris-climate-agreement/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-and-climate-change-us-rejoins-2015-paris-climate-agreement/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:06:17 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1614 Newly elected President Joe Biden declared that US will rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement on February 16, 2021. Despite the country’s withdrawal from the treaty last year, the new administration understands the importance of addressing the global crisis of climate change. One way to do that is to abide by the goals laid out by …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-and-climate-change-us-rejoins-2015-paris-climate-agreement/feed/ 0 1614 How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer: The Eco-Conscious Guide https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/how-to-make-clothes-last-longer/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/how-to-make-clothes-last-longer/#respond Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:05:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1349 Many fashionistas are turning toward a greener, more sustainable wardrobe. As more consumers embrace the slow fashion movement, they seek to minimize their impact on the environment as much as possible. A key principle of the movement is longer-lasting clothing. Buying clothes less often, and keeping clothes out of landfills are two of the best …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/how-to-make-clothes-last-longer/feed/ 0 1349 Principles of Sustainability in Action: Sustainable Fashion https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/principles-of-sustainability/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/principles-of-sustainability/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:54:33 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1551 As climate change and human rights awareness increase around the world, consumers are pushing companies to embrace sustainability, especially when it comes to fashion. Sustainability, though, is often hard to define, and can mean different things to different people. Being environmentally conscious or providing livable wages are some aspects, but not the whole picture. This …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/principles-of-sustainability/feed/ 0 1551 How Long Should You Use a Piece of Clothing for the Purchase to be Sustainable? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:34:20 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1485 Before becoming an essentialist, I’d been going on unintentional shopping sprees at least twice a year. Most of the time I would buy a complete outfit that looks good when I try it in dressing rooms, but don’t actually wear it in public. Other times I would buy an outfit for a certain trip, and …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-clothing-purchase/feed/ 3 1485 Why is the Growth of Fast Fashion Unsustainable? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/#respond Sat, 12 Sep 2020 09:53:39 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1375 As we’ve discussed in this previous article, any sustainable industry must treat these three aspects: economy, environment, and society as foundational. However, with the fashion industry focused solely on profit, oftentimes these ethical foundations are overlooked entirely.  A Look at Fast Fashion: Environmental Impact According to the UN Environment Programme, the fashion industry is the …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/growth-of-fast-fashion-unsustainable/feed/ 0 1375 What Makes an Apparel Brand Sustainable? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/what-makes-an-apparel-brand-sustainable/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/what-makes-an-apparel-brand-sustainable/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:06:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1185 Chances of finding a truly sustainable apparel brand is quite difficult, if not impossible. In a research paper released by Mintel, 79 percent of people find it difficult to determine if an apparel brand is truly sustainable. So, the question is, what really makes an apparel brand sustainable? It was John Elkington who said that …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/what-makes-an-apparel-brand-sustainable/feed/ 0 1185 The Ethical Clothing Manufacturers Behind Successful Eco Brands https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/ethical-clothing-manufacturers/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/ethical-clothing-manufacturers/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:14:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1128 Ethical clothing comes in all shapes and sizes. From small start-up companies to major corporations, many brands are embracing ethical practices. But, while a brand may have great morals and make brilliant ethical policies, it’s important to also look further down the supply chain—the manufacturers. From sourcing fabrics to sewing the last stitch, manufacturers are …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/ethical-clothing-manufacturers/feed/ 0 1128 How Can You Tell if a Clothing Item is Sustainable and Eco-Friendly? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-clothing-item/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-clothing-item/#respond Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:24:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1145 There’s been a huge rise in interest in sustainable fashion recently. With brands realising this, how can you distinguish sustainably manufactured clothing from clothing items simply packaged to look like it? There’s a growing number of brands packaging their clothing to look as if what they’re selling was produced in a sustainable and eco-friendly way. …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-clothing-item/feed/ 0 1145 Does the Kimberley Process Work? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/kimberley-process/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/kimberley-process/#respond Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:58:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=1106 From jewellery to purses, clothing, and even phones, diamonds are put on just about everything imaginable—for a price. Often a sign of wealth and prosperity, diamonds are highly sought after, especially in the Western world. But, what may be commonplace on fingers in London, is often mined thousands of miles away in poor, developing nations. …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/how-will-coronavirus-impact-fast-fashion/feed/ 0 1115 25 Sustainable Fashion Facts That Prove We Need to do Better https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/#respond Wed, 27 May 2020 08:09:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=406 We’ve all reached the back of our wardrobe, trying to avoid the dull chore of putting a clothes washer on. And, I think we’ve all got that one item that makes us say, “Fine, I’ll do the wash. I’m not wearing that in public.” In fact, I bet a lot of people have a whole host …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-fashion-facts/feed/ 0 406 Redesigning Value: The Copenhagen Fashion Summit https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/copenhagen-fashion-summit/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/copenhagen-fashion-summit/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:01:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=834 As more and more people join the fight for ethical fashion, there is a greater need for events that bring change makers together. Just like other global events around the world, the Copenhagen Fashion Summit has high goals. [Note: At the time of writing the event had been moved from its original date in May …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/copenhagen-fashion-summit/feed/ 0 834 What is the Slow Fashion Movement? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2020 09:07:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=385 STOP. Slow down. Let’s take the time to discuss what’s important and what you need to understand before joining the slow fashion movement. It’s much more than just adding to the 5 million Instagram posts with #slowfashion. In some ways, the speed and disposability of social media contradict slow fashion movement. The movement is a …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/slow-fashion-movement/feed/ 2 385 The 2020 Fashion Revolution Week https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-revolution-week/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-revolution-week/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:02:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=725 Seven years ago, on April 24, the Rana Plaza garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. This incident killed over 1,000 garment workers, and injured thousands more. As the news of this horrific event spread worldwide, people started to open their eyes to the exploitation of the fashion industry.  That’s when the Fashion Revolution Week was born.  …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fashion-revolution-week/feed/ 0 725 Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference 2020 https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/drapers-sustainable-fashion-conference/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/drapers-sustainable-fashion-conference/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:22:22 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=503 It’s no secret that the fashion industry is one of the least eco-friendly industries around. Fast fashion accounts for millions of tonnes of waste per year, and promotes a culture of overconsumption. Yet, fashion is an important aspect of culture, individuality, and art. It’s often hard for companies, designers, and consumers to find a balance …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/drapers-sustainable-fashion-conference/feed/ 0 503 Future Fabrics Expo – What Is it and Why it’s Important https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/future-fabrics-expo/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/future-fabrics-expo/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:09:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=477 One of the biggest factors to consider by fashion companies when creating new products is the type of materials used. While there is a variety of textile options to choose from, designers must weigh the pros and cons of each. The environmental aspect of specific materials is one thing that often gets overlooked when deciding. …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/future-fabrics-expo/feed/ 0 477 The Most Sustainable Materials for Clothing? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-materials/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-materials/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:44:40 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=376 How do you know what materials are sustainable? I can get overwhelmed sometimes with identifying eco-friendly choices, especially clothing. There’s organic, natural, recycled and heaps of innovative man-made options, but which materials are actually sustainable? Is any one better than the others? With over 300,000 tonnes of UK clothing ending up in landfills every year, …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/sustainable-materials/feed/ 0 376 The Difference Between Fast Fashion Vs Slow Fashion? https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fast-fashion-vs-slow-fashion/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fast-fashion-vs-slow-fashion/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:01:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=356 I think most people have heard of the term fast fashion now. The term flies around a lot when levelling criticism at big fashion brands. In response to the damaging effects of fast fashion a new movement has formed, slow fashion. Slow fashion is gaining a lot of attention and is creating new ways to …

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]]> https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/fast-fashion-vs-slow-fashion/feed/ 0 356 The 7 Sins of Greenwashing https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/the-7-sins-of-greenwashing/ https://betterworldapparel.com/learn/the-7-sins-of-greenwashing/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:47:00 +0000 https://betterworldapparel.com/?p=332 Spotting the hidden tricks companies can use to hide their bad behaviour

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