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Ethical Fashion and Sustainability
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Eco-Labeling
The practice of marking products with labels that certify they have been produced in an environmentally sound manner.
Vegan Fashion
Fashion products made without animal-derived materials, reducing the industry's impact on animal lives and often has environmental benefits.
Ethical Labor Practices
Labor practices that respect the rights of workers by providing fair wages, safe working conditions, and do not exploit workers.
Eco-Friendly Dyes
Dyes that are non-toxic and have a reduced impact on the environment, often using natural or water-based substances.
Fair Trade
An arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships, by ensuring fair wages and good working conditions.
Zero Waste
A philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused, with no trash sent to landfills or incinerators.
Biodegradable Fabrics
Fabrics that can decompose naturally by microorganisms, reducing pollution and waste in the environment.
Organic Cotton
Cotton grown without the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides, reducing environmental damage, and often associated with fair labor practices.
Greenwashing
A deceptive practice by companies to promote the perception that their products are environmentally friendly when they are not.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
A technique to assess the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product's life, from raw material extraction through to disposal.
Regenerative Agriculture
Farming and grazing practices that aim to reverse climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity.
Water Footprint
The total volume of fresh water used to produce the goods and services consumed by the individual or community, significant in the dyeing and finishing stages of fashion.
Upcycling
The process of transforming by-products, waste materials, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality and environmental value.
Social Responsibility
The obligation of a business to contribute to a well-functioning society by acting ethically and with sensitivity towards social, cultural, economic and environmental issues.
Circular Fashion
A system of designing and using clothes and textiles in a way that they can be reused and recycled continually, reducing waste and environmental impact.
Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, often measured in tons of CO2.
Supply Chain Transparency
The extent to which all stages of a product's supply chain are open to inspection, confirming ethical and sustainable practices.
Sustainable Materials
Materials sourced, produced, and used in ways that are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible.
Carbon-Neutral
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by balancing emitted carbon with carbon offsetting, significant in manufacturing and logistics.
GOTS Certification
Global Organic Textile Standard ensures the organic status of textiles, from the harvesting of the raw materials to environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing.
Ethical Sourcing
The process of ensuring the materials and products are obtained in a responsible and sustainable way, with respect to workers and the environment.
Slow Fashion
The movement focusing on designing, creating, and buying garments for quality and longevity, encouraging slower production schedules and fair wages.
Recycled Polyester
Polyester fabric made from recycled materials such as PET bottles, reducing dependency on petroleum and the overall carbon footprint.
Handcrafted
Products made by hand or with minimal use of machinery, often preserving traditional skills and reducing the carbon footprint.
Oeko-Tex Certification
A label for textiles tested for harmful substances, ensuring safety for human use and reducing the environmental impact during production.
Renewable Fibers
Fibers that are derived from renewable resources such as bamboo or wool, and can be replenished at a rate comparable to their consumption.
Cradle to Cradle
A design philosophy that considers the entire life cycle of a product, from creation with sustainable materials to a circular end-of-life stage where materials are reused.
Capsule Wardrobe
A limited collection of essential, timeless pieces that can be augmented with seasonal items, reducing the need for excessive consumption.
Natural Fibers
Fibers derived from natural sources such as plants and animals, considered more sustainable than synthetic fibers.
Energy Efficiency
The goal to reduce the energy consumption of products and services, including those in the fashion industry, to decrease the overall environmental impact.
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