Shopping second-hand sustainable fashion is all about reading the tag: never worn, completely new, mint condition? Of course! But also: made of organic cotton, linen, hemp, cork, vegan leather and 100% recycled fabrics. When it comes to eco-friendly shopping, the materials that comprise your clothing and accessories are key to conscious, circular fashion, so be aware of the sustainable materials to consider right now… and every time you make a fashion purchase.
Organic cotton
A certified raw material, organic cotton is grown sustainably, preserving biodiversity and soil fertility, while reducing irrigation and water waste. The use of non-toxic products prevents the contamination of the food chain and water resources, emits less greenhouse gas emissions and provides a healthy environment for farmers to work in. Super comfortable, organic cotton is a highly durable textile with less need for replacement and the ideal second-hand luxury fashion choice.
Linen
Created from the stem of flax or linseed, this raw material requires low doses of soil and water, forgoes herbicides and pesticides, and grows very quickly, which means it’s an incredibly sustainable material that easily regenerates itself. In addition to being biodegradable, linen is also extremely resistant, hygienic and breathable, bringing cool lightness to all your conscious fashion statements.
Sisal
This 100% natural fiber presents interesting properties when it comes to durability, resistance and flexibility. Its unique and appealing texture makes it an excellent and ecological alternative when you’re deep in the circular fashion circle and considering the purchase of luxury second-hand accessories.
Hemp
Considered the most resistant natural fiber, hemp flourishes even in low fertile soils and does not require pesticides, herbicides or large quantities of water. Its strong ecological footprint is boosted by other sustainable properties that make it ideal for conscious fashion choices – resistant to moisture, mold and bacteria, it’s a great insulator, which also blocks UV and UVB rays. Mother Nature at the service of sustainable style.
Organic Wool
Produced with the least environmental impact possible, this type of wool is sheared from sheep raised on organic pastures using a process that doesn’t include bleach, additives or solvents. Hypoallergenic and anti-humidity, this biodegradable fiber is super robust and long-lasting, while providing comfort and natural warmth. How’s that for sustainability and eco-friendly fashion?
Recycled Material
Fashion has fully embraced the use of a wide range of recycled material that is applied to the production of textiles in an extremely sustainable way. Today, 100% recycled microfiber, plastic collected from the sea and recycled silicone fiber are expertly transformed into conscious materials that not only create cool clothing, but sustainable and biodegradable clothing that are designed and worn with the planet in mind. This is circular fashion at its very best.
Shopping sustainable second-hand fashion and accessories is opening our minds and our styles to circular fashion.
Shopping circular fashion is using style to honor and preserve the planet. Shopping second-hand luxury fashion and accessories at MyPrivateDressing never sounded, looked or felt so good.
