Posts Tagged ‘fashion’
hemp, bamboo and soybean clothing
Just a quick post from me today. The weather is dragging me from my computer at the moment – yipee! Yesterday we were out and about all day – visiting neighbours, doing a little gardening, taking photos and generally enjoying the most perfect of spring days. Last night I had that glorious glow on my…
Read MoreProtected: A stylish, ethical, organic and fair trade capsule ‘eco chic’ wardrobe
Organic and ethical fashion is often associated with hippies wearing kaftans and Birkenstocks. What if you are ethically minded but need to wear smart dress for work? There are more choices than ever now with lots of companies offering organic, fair trade clothing suitable for the boardroom. Browsing around the internet, it’s easy to find…
Read MoreAll your ethical lingerie under one ‘green’ roof from Figleaves
Figleaves, the world’s largest online seller of lingerie have launched their long-awaited ‘Green leaves’ section – their dedicated department for green products. Now you can buy your favourite eco underwear under one roof and indulge in some ‘guilt free shopping’
Read MoreAre Sainsbury’s selling rubbish clothes (from recycled plastic packaging)?
Sainsbury’s are to be the first supermarket to sell new products made from their own waste – Now there’s a sustainable move! They are set to launch an ethical and eco friendly range of shirts, trousers and skirts made from recycled plastic, later in the year.
Read MoreEthical, sustainable, organic, biodegradable underwear made from pine trees?
I came across an amazing site today when researching information for an eco friendly Valentine’s Day. I usually stick to UK companies, but our friends at g=9.8 (/g98.fr)in France, definitely deserve a mention. They sell gorgeous sustainable, organic, ethical French underwear made from fibres derived from the recycling of white pine-tree pruning! They are passionate…
Read MoreEthical fashion from Asda?
Last year, Asda were questioned by anti-poverty campaigners over their school uniforms. The high street chain were selling a complete uniform, including shoes for less than £10. Asda claimed they were ‘ethically sourced’ but according to War on Want (http://www.waronwant.org/), Bangladeshi garment workers, who supply Asda clothing were working 80 hours a week with enforced…
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