Sustainable fashion aims to minimize the negative environmental and social impacts of fashion production and consumption.

Conventional cotton is a water-intensive crop that requires large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers. Organic cotton, recycled polyester, and bamboo are all more sustainable alternatives.

Upcycling is the process of transforming old clothes into new items of higher quality or value. Downcycling is the process of transforming old clothes into new items of lower quality or value. Recycling is the process of breaking down old clothes into raw materials that can be used to make new clothes. Composting is the process of breaking down organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment.

Sustainable fashion is often more expensive than conventional fashion due to the higher costs of sustainable materials and production processes. However, there are some sustainable fashion brands that offer affordable options.

Thrifting, consignment, and resale are all terms for the process of buying and selling used clothes.

H&M is a fast fashion brand that produces large quantities of clothing at low prices. This business model is not sustainable because it contributes to environmental pollution and social injustice.

Circular design, cradle-to-cradle design, and zero-waste design are all terms for the process of designing clothes that are easy to repair or recycle.

Athleisure is a fashion trend that combines athletic and casual clothing. It is not necessarily sustainable because it often involves the production of new clothes.

Recycled fashion is the process of buying clothes that are made from recycled materials. Upcycled fashion is the process of buying clothes that have been repurposed or transformed into new items. Sustainable fashion is a broader term that encompasses both recycled and upcycled fashion, as well as other sustainable practices.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is a certification that ensures that textiles are free from harmful substances. It is not a specific sustainable fashion certification.

Organic fashion, sustainable fashion, and eco-fashion are all terms for the process of buying clothes that are made from organic materials.

Buying clothes that are made in a sweatshop is not a sustainable fashion practice because it supports unfair labor practices.

Fair trade fashion, sustainable fashion, and eco-fashion are all terms for the process of buying clothes that are made in a fair trade factory.

Sustainable fashion is often more expensive than conventional fashion due to the higher costs of sustainable materials and production processes. However, there are some sustainable fashion brands that offer affordable options.

Durable fashion, sustainable fashion, and eco-fashion are all terms for the process of buying clothes that are made to last.