Sustainability Guide
Understanding the environmental impact of fiber choices and how to make sustainable decisions
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Environmental Impact
Carbon Footprint
- • Natural fibers: 2-4 kg CO2/kg
- • Synthetic fibers: 5-10 kg CO2/kg
- • Organic cotton: 1-2 kg CO2/kg
- • Recycled polyester: 2-3 kg CO2/kg
Water Usage
- • Cotton: 2,700 liters per t-shirt
- • Polyester: 100-200 liters per t-shirt
- • Hemp: 500-1,000 liters per t-shirt
- • Bamboo: 1,000-2,000 liters per t-shirt
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Sustainable Practices
Organic Farming
- • No synthetic pesticides
- • Reduced water pollution
- • Better soil health
- • Biodiversity preservation
Recycling & Circular Economy
- • Post-consumer waste recycling
- • Industrial waste reduction
- • Closed-loop production
- • Extended producer responsibility
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Certifications and Standards
Organic Certifications
- • GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)
- • OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- • USDA Organic
- • EU Organic
Sustainability Standards
- • Bluesign
- • Cradle to Cradle
- • Fair Trade Certified
- • B Corp Certification
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Making Sustainable Choices
What to Look For
- • Organic certification labels
- • Recycled content percentages
- • Fair trade certifications
- • Transparent supply chains
Questions to Ask
- • Where was this fiber produced?
- • What chemicals were used?
- • Is this garment recyclable?
- • How long will it last?
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Future of Sustainable Fibers
Innovation in Natural Fibers
- • Lab-grown silk
- • Bio-engineered cotton
- • Algae-based fibers
- • Mushroom leather alternatives
Advanced Recycling
- • Chemical recycling of synthetics
- • Enzymatic fiber breakdown
- • Upcycling technologies
- • Zero-waste production