Your Thoughts on Sustainable and Fast Fashion

[ElegantAura]

Sustainable fashion uses ecofriendly materials and is built to last, but it can be pricier.
On the other hand, fast fashion provides trendy styles at lower costs but often harms the environment more.

What’s your take? While many of us want to support the environment, some people face challenges affording basic necessities. How do you balance these concerns?

 

[DrLeftover]

..... and "some people" confuse a necessity with stuff they want.

Basic Necessities are things like water and food. "Fashion" isn't anywhere on the list, and if something is "trendy", even if it is food, it is removed from the list by Common Sense.

 

[ElegantAura]

Clothing might not be as critical as food and water, but it still plays a significant role in our lives. The way we dress can influence how others perceive and treat us, which can impact social and professional interactions.

So, while fashion isn't a necessity in the strictest sense, it does affect how we're seen and can have practical implications.

 

[passenger]

I really like 'no-iron' garments......easy to figure why.
But, I find that cotton or mostly cotton blends are more comfortable. I do like the 'trend' of 2% or so spandex blended with cotton, especially in jeans. No-iron 100% cotton shirts or blouses are nicest; polyester or polyester blend is hotter and sometimes itchy. Linen is nice, but requires more care; I think that Rayon is a natural fiber but is prone to "pill", so I avoid rayon.
Wool garments are very nice; but, in my experience must be dry-cleaned.
Soooooo, I'll go with 'Sustainable'....even tho' I admire wool, I tend to avoid it.

 

[ElegantAura]

I really like 'no-iron' garments......easy to figure why.

I think we can all appreciate non-iron clothing these days! Luckily, most everyday garments are made this way now.

But, I find that cotton or mostly cotton blends are more comfortable.

I totally get what you’re saying. Because of my skin condition, I also try to wear mostly cotton, t’s just so much more breathable and comfortable, especially for long hours.

Wool garments are very nice; but, in my experience must be dry-cleaned.

You’re right about wool garments needing dry cleaning. Personally, I find wool really irritating to my skin, even when I didn’t have any skin issues. I just can’t handle the texture it makes me feel uncomfortable.

 

[passenger]

You’re right about wool garments needing dry cleaning. Personally, I find wool really irritating to my skin, even when I didn’t have any skin issues. I just can’t handle the texture it makes me feel uncomfortable.

However, I have had a small llama-wool blanket which I did machine wash in cold water & hung to dry....& that kept it's appearance & softness. Actually, the thing was/is pretty durable; I got it from my Mother; and I've now given it to my daughter.

........So, there's another 'Sustainable'

 

[ElegantAura]

However, I have had a small llama-wool blanket which I did machine wash in cold water & hung to dry....& that kept it's appearance & softness. Actually, the thing was/is pretty durable; I got it from my Mother; and I've now given it to my daughter.

........So, there's another 'Sustainable'

True that is another Sustainable

 

[Black Angel]

Much of that stuff is usually shitty rips off of lesser known designers.. the Kartrashians were known to do this themselves.. but that and the fact that most of that stuff isn't really my style is why I never bothered with it.. I need my clothes to be quality and not 'fast' as usually that would mean that a lot of steps were skipped in order to get the product released..

 

[PsychoticThoughts]

Clothing might not be as critical as food and water, but it still plays a significant role in our lives. The way we dress can influence how others perceive and treat us, which can impact social and professional interactions.

So, while fashion isn't a necessity in the strictest sense, it does affect how we're seen and can have practical implications.

I agree wholeheartedly.

I grew up very poor (our resources went, accurately, to a good school, food and shelter), and people would be downright nasty to me because of my old pants, dirty shoes and hand-me-down shirts. Some would be openly hostile; others would just invent excuses not too hang out...

At one point I owned a single set of clothes and wore them the entire year. People would be out for blood then.