r/SustainableFashion

For those of you who have shifted away from fast fashion — what was the hardest part? Was it price, not knowing where to shop, not finding styles you liked, or something else?

I am Textile engineer with 19 yrs of industrial experience in weaving machineries , polyester and cotton trading. with my experience i can make any article but the thing I want to narrow down on demand based product.

that product / biz shud be scalable over the years .

options might be

1. mens / woman's- casual wear -100% cotton , cotton -linen, cotton -modal,cotton-viscose-linen( tri blend )

2. sustainable garments

3. apparles with organic cotton etc

active wear and athleisure has seems to be overcrowded .

I am from coimbatore , Tamil Nadu, India .

Lately I’ve noticed more people moving toward breathable cotton clothing during summer, especially for kids.

Heavy fabrics honestly start feeling uncomfortable very quickly in hot and humid weather.

What fabrics do you personally find most comfortable during Indian summers for everyday wear?

I’ve noticed I’m buying less “fashion” lately and more pieces that feel calming and comfortable enough to wear both at home and outside.

Things like soft cotton sets, textured fabrics, relaxed silhouettes etc. Somehow it makes everyday life feel less rushed.

Not sure if this is just getting older or if other people are shifting the same way lol.

When I looked into the fabrics, I noticed a lot of their stuff is made with bamboo rayon/viscose which is pretty similar to a bunch of other popular kids’ brands. And honestly, no shade at all because the prints are super cute and it’s obvious tons of families love them.

But as a mom, i definitely researched thoroughly whether bamboo rayon/viscose is really the “best” fabric for little kids the way social media sometimes makes it sound. I feel like a lot of us hear “bamboo” and instantly think it’s super natural, when really it still goes through a pretty intense manufacturing process.

I used to think “bamboo = natural = healthier” too. But after reading more about fabrics and how they’re actually made, I realized there’s a pretty big difference between natural fibers and regenerated ones.

I’d honestly love to hear what other parents think because I feel like conversations about kids’ clothing fabrics online usually stay pretty surface level, and I’m still trying to learn more myself.

Hey all- what would you recommend? I have heard pact's quality is not terrible so looking for recommendations :)

So there are a lot of Luxury brands out there and a majority are European. At least that’s my opinion. To Europeans, is there any American brands you find Luxurious? Clothes or cars. Whatever.
Also, is there any European Luxury Goods that Europeans DON’T find Luxurious? For example, Cadillac to me, isn’t luxurious, but they are trying.

Hello there, I work for a social enterprise, and we currently have an excess amount of clothing donated to us.

We are currently sell clothing in our shops, as well as online platforms such as Vinted as a way for them to get a second life and not just thrown away into landfill. We also usually are able to give bags of clothing to countries like Africa for those in need of them. However, the current places we use, are at full capacity, as no one is able to send overseas, so we're at a gridlock right now with our storage unit becoming full.

We were wondering what other charities and social enterprises are doing with their excess clothing and rags? There appears to be a distinct lack of companies accepting donations! Anyone else bursting at the seams?

Is there any other way for us to shift clothing in a quick manner? Any help would be appreciated (:

UK BASED

Hi everyone — welcome to a space dedicated to natural fabrics, slow fashion, and intentional living.

This community was created for people who appreciate:

• Cotton clothing
• Slow and mindful fashion
• Comfortable timeless style
• Handmade and ethical clothing
• Simple living and sustainability

Whether you love soft vintage cotton, handmade garments, breathable everyday wear, or learning about natural textiles — you belong here.

Feel free to share:
✨ Outfit inspiration
✨ Favorite natural fabric brands
✨ Handmade clothing
✨ Fabric care tips
✨ Slow living ideas
✨ Thrift finds
✨ Ethical small businesses
✨ Questions and discussions

We especially encourage respectful conversations and genuine recommendations over fast-fashion trends.

To start things off:
What’s your favorite natural fabric to wear and why?

the idea of sustainable activewear sometimes feels like an oxymoron. the activewear industry is dominant over the use of polyester and synthetic materials to ensure that garments don't whither away as you sweat through them, but at the same time, are there brands that provide a better solution?

secondhand is a no go for me personally

I’d love some recommendations for good sustainable clothing brands that aren’t incredibly expensive, I’m willing to spend some money on something that’s quality but I feel like it’s hard to find a balance, any recs?

I run a streetwear brand in Boston, and we committed to strict GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and GRS certifications for ALL of our products from day one. The upfront cost and sourcing difficulty were brutal compared to just using standard blanks.

However, we are noticing that our customer retention is significantly higher than the industry average. For those of you running or buying from sustainable brands, do you actively look for these official certifications on the tag, or is a brand's overall transparency enough for you? I am trying to decide if we should make the certification the centerpiece of our marketing this year or just keep it as a quiet standard we uphold behind the scenes.

I started a new fashion brand with a webshop and everything, but I’m struggling to get sales because nobody knows the brand yet. What’s the best way to build a community around it?

I was thinking about posting edits that match my target audience on TikTok and Instagram so people see it on their For You Page and become aware of the brand. But the hard part is getting videos of people actually wearing the products, since I haven’t done any collaborations yet.

Do you guys have any ideas on what I should focus on to start seeing results? And maybe some other viral content ideas besides edits?