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Textiles & Fashion

Sustainable fashion is easier to navigate when the question comes first: what is a material made from, how is fashion produced, which products are worth evaluating, how should textiles be cared for, and what happens when an item reaches the end of its useful life?
Choose a route:

Materials & fibres: start with Sustainable Fabric, then use Sustainable Clothing Materials for garment-specific choices or Natural vs Synthetic Fabrics for the direct comparison.
Fashion systems & accountability: see How to Stop Fast Fashion and the India-specific investigation Fast Fashion in India.
Product & brand evaluation: browse our Ethical and Sustainable Brand Guides. Individual reviews keep their own product or brand focus.
Care & laundry: begin with The Health and Environmental Impacts of Laundry Practices.
Repair, reuse & end of life: use How to Recycle Old Clothes and our footwear bridge, Global Shoe Waste.

The newest fashion and textile stories continue below. This gateway connects the routes without turning specialist reviews, material comparisons or end-of-life pages into one generic “sustainable fashion” article.

The Benefits of Sustainable Fashion: woman using spinning wheel with colorful thread

The Benefits of Sustainable Fashion: Ethics and Environment

October 3, 2026July 21, 2022 by Harry Turner

How The Fashion Industry Is Becoming Eco-Friendly, and a Exploration of The Benefits of Sustainable Fashion

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Cruelty-Free Skincare: Handmade soap and a wooden-handled brush on a folded towel

Cruelty-Free Skincare: The Ethical and Environmental Effects

October 21, 2023July 1, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

If enough people take a stand, companies will change their practices, and cruelty-free skincare will become the standard.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Growing an ethical brand: Vintage sewing machine and handmade products

How to Create and Grow an Ethical Brand: 6 Simple Tips

October 3, 2026June 24, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

From starting a project from scratch to looking for the right places to sell it, here are 6 tips on how to build an ethical brand.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Business, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
man wearing white carrying a grey Terra Thread sustainable bag

The Sustainable Bag: A Comprehensive Guide

October 3, 2026June 8, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

A sustainable bag is an eco-friendly creation, crafted to have a minimal footprint on the environment, and made from natural fibers like organic cotton.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Higg Index: Worker at a tannery in Morocco

What Is the Higg Index and How Does It Help Ensure Ethical, Sustainable Fashion?

October 2, 2026May 15, 2022 by Lena Milton

An Introduction to the Higg Index and its role in the movement towards Sustainable Apparel

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Politics, Waste
Jewellery and The Environment: woman with rings

Jewellery and The Environment: An Overview & 3 Solid Facts

December 13, 2025March 29, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Many changes are being made regarding the interaction between the production of jewellery and the environment, with industry adapting to the world’s demands.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
Sustainable Clothing Materials: Shadows of plants on fabric

Sustainable Clothing Materials: Choosing Fabrics for Garments

October 10, 2026March 16, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

What are the most sustainable clothing materials? Hemp and natural (undyed) linen are up there. However, the definite answer is… it’s complicated.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Types of Vegan Leather

8 Types of Vegan Leather That Look Like Real Leather

October 10, 2026March 16, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Via this article on the types of vegan leather, we triy to make a convincing argument that sustainable fashion can be both ethical and stylish.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Vegan
cloth diapers in drawer

9 Reasons Why I Chose To Use Cloth Diapers

October 2, 2026March 12, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Only you can decide if cloth diapers can fit your lifestyle. You should do what works best for you and your family.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
Textile Recycling: leaves made from textilesTextile Recycling: leaves made from textiles

Why Textile Recycling Is Important: The Green Fashion Cycle

October 4, 2026February 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

The fashion industry is responsible for a huge amount of waste and ecological damage. Find out why textile recycling is critical for the planet.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ecology, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
A 10-step guide to create your own sustainable wardrobe

How to Create a Sustainable Wardrobe: The 10-Step Guide

September 28, 2025February 14, 2022 by Olivia Mitchell

A 10-step guide to create your own sustainable wardrobe, a small move we can all make to play our part for global sustainability.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
how to avoid fast fashion sweatshop issues

Fast Fashion Problems: Human and Environmental Costs

October 4, 2026January 17, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

Learn how to avoid fast fashion and its many pitfalls, and discover how you can help protect our planet by backing more sustainable and ethical fashion.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle
pot plant up close

How Sustainable Statement Tees Increase Awareness

October 2, 2026January 4, 2022 by Brett Stadelmann

To help address today’s environmental issues, sustainable fashion has been gaining popularity. Here’s how sustainable statement tees can increase awareness.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
capsule wardrobe

Getting Started with a Capsule Wardrobe: A Step-by-Step Guide

December 17, 2025November 19, 2021 by Mariam Simmons

They say “quality” is better than “quantity”, making this a perfect option if you’re after fashion sustainability,

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Waste
sustainable beauty

Sustainable Beauty: A Deep Dive into the Eco-Friendly World

October 3, 2026November 16, 2021 by Tess DiNapoli

Sustainable beauty products are made with consideration to the environment and those who depend on it, and causing less damage to the Earth.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
vegan beauty products

5 Ways Vegan Beauty Products Help Save the Planet

October 3, 2026November 6, 2021 by Brett Stadelmann

Making the switch to vegan beauty products, from your face wash to your hair care, goes a long way in supporting the health of planet earth.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Waste
https://www.unsustainablemagazine.com/a-review-of-american-provenance/

A Review of American Provenance Deodorant – All Natural & Effective

October 3, 2026September 20, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

A review of American Provenance, the personal care and deodorant company that makes clean, all natural products that are better for the environment.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ellen Rubin, Health, Lifestyle
beauty

Waste-Free Beauty: How To Adopt An Eco-Friendly Beauty Routine

October 3, 2026September 18, 2021 by Rebecca Barnatt-Smith

Adopting an eco-friendly beauty routine will not only leave your skin feeling fresh but help clean up the planet too.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability
colorful standard

Colorful Standard: In-Depth Review of this Ethical Brand

October 3, 2026June 25, 2021 by Ellen Rubin

If you are looking for soft, comfortable, quality casual clothing that has been thoughtfully created in an amazing array of colors, look no further than Colorful Standard.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush
Vegan Leather Backpack

What is Vegan Leather? It’s Creation and Environmental Effects

October 2, 2026October 7, 2020 by Ana Yong

Not only is it a more humane choice, it could be argued that it’s the only type of leather that can contribute to biodiversity, and to a brighter future for our fragile planet.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ana Yong, Blush, Ecology, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Secondhand Store

The Ethics of Secondhand Clothing

October 3, 2026September 27, 2020 by Amanda Schroeder

Secondhand Clothing is without a doubt the more ethical choice, especially as compared to fast fashion. As with most things, however, the ethical nuances of the rise in thrift stores are deserving of further consideration.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Blush, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Upcycling
Woman wearing throwaway fashion

Throwaway Fashion & Fast Fashion: Facts and 4 Great Tips

October 3, 2026July 5, 2020 by Ana Yong

Throwaway Fashion, Or Fast Fashion, is more than just a callous disregard for the true value and cost of creating clothing and fashion accessories. It is also incredibly harmful to the environment.

Categories Textiles & Fashion Tags Ana Yong, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
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