Fashioning the ‘Green’ way with Eco-friendly Clothing
Sustainable fashion, or eco- fashion, is a growing trend among the recent years, also known as ‘ethical’ fashion, this means that fashion is taking an initiative towards a environment friendly approach. Due to the harmful effects of chemically enhanced fabrics or man-made fabrics being non-degradable, it is adding to the harm of nature!. Few brands have taken the positive initiative in their clothing to use natural or organic fabric and techniques, which is also an inspiration to others. Here are few noteworthy brands from around the world that have created an impact towards supporting the nature.
Do u speak Green ?
The brand with the mission to see a world with breathable fabrics and unpolluted environment, with authentic eco-friendly clothing at affordable ranges. They aim not only to provide you with fashion that appeals to your eyes, but also to your heart. They use sustainable blends of organic cotton, bamboo and modal. With the composition of natural textiles and sustainable methods, they have posed as an inspiration to many brands out there. Uniting your sense of aesthetics with your sense of ethics this brand will guarantee safety to your skin and the environment.
Amour Vert
The term ‘ amour vert ‘ stands for Green love, the brand believes in using non toxic dyes and sensuous fabrics, with techniques that are environment friendly and natural. They claim that after realising the harm fashion is causing to the environment, as entrepreneurs they took the opportunity to provide fashion with a more contemporary trend and with a zeal to develop ethical and sustainable products that are eco-friendly. They use soft and breathable fabrics that are sensuous to feel and naturally made, like modal, organic cotton, merino wool, linen, Indian silk, etc. With the passion to offer innovative techniques and with a combination of enduring style.
People Tree
The UK based brand is known for its goods made ethically and sustainably. They claim to make garments that are a living blueprint of our values, they believe that fashion needs to stand against exploitation of the earth, and they are proud to make a difference towards supporting the environment, they go much further than corporate responsibility or social ethics but also to alleviate poverty. Using fabrics like organic cottons and textiles, they developed the first integrated supply chain for organic cotton from farm to final product. And products made by artisans and producers who work to fair trade standards.
Mata traders
The US based brand, with a bond towards India has evolved as ‘mata traders’ where mata stands for ‘mother’, a tribute to female creative power. The products are made by artisans in India and Nepal, using traditional and ethical means of production. With the aim to end global poverty and inspire ethical companies in the fashion Industry. These colourful textiles are made using natural techniques and range in techniques such as embroideries and block prints.
Zady
The US based brand is known for its transparency in production, it recognizes the issues in the system behind mistreated labour and the harmful & toxic elements in clothing within the fashion Industry. Stressing on finding a better way, they portray as a destination for conscious consumers. For natural and ethical techniques and ethical labour practises, this brand uses natural materials with a stylish outlook of ethical fashion, they have curated a collection that respects the planet and the people.
Pact apparel
Based in US, the pact apparel is known for its motto to make the world a better place. The brand goes to great lengths to make sure their every process, from being manufactured, to produced or harvested, the process is clean and responsible towards the environment. Their products are naturally produced and 100 percent cotton, and are also luxurious to feel and touch. The product is healthy for the environment as well as for you.
Indigenous clothing
The brand represent organic clothing as its main aim, it produces and sells organic clothing for men and women. Each product goes through a set of intricate work done by skilled artisans, using traditional and natural techniques. Their aim is not only to support ethically made fashion but also to support talented artisans, with attention to high end detailing and skilled techniques. The brand uses organic cotton, and low impact dyes to ensure its positive impact on the wearer as well as to the environment.
Shift to nature
The Australian based brand is known for its commitment to the sustainable and ethical means of production of material. It uses some of the best eco-clothing and naturally produced products. They use organic cotton, and bamboo, hemp etc and other sustainable textiles that are not harmful to the environment. Most of their products are made in organic cotton and are luxurious to wear and feel. They stand as a guard to nature to protect it from harmful effects of industries. They believe that eco-friendly materials are the ultimate to fashion.
Indigreen
This eco-friendly brand from India screams out quirky bollywood themed eco-friendly fashion. Their concept uses organic cotton & raw materials and hand painted Indian motifs and movie posters from popular films. Their motto is that wearing sustainable clothing does not restrict us from wearing quirky or exciting fashion. Their approach to sustainable fashion is very hep and enthusiastic, and they believe that it is necessary to protect the environment as well as provide fashionable clothing.
Brain tree clothing
A natural clothing company based from UK is known for having a simple philosophy to not only make beautiful and timeless fashion but also to simultaneously care for the environment. They have a policy to respect not only the environment but also to respect the workers and hence ensures the proper ethical system of production towards the worker as well as towards its responsibility towards the environment to provide sustainable fashion.
Wallis Evera
The Canadian based clothing brand uses fabrics that are not only sustainable and biodegradable but also that are carefully chosen for their comfort and feel. The company uses hemp as a foundation and 100 percent organic fabrics, blended with modern fabrics. Wallis Evera is known to create a name that not only speaks fashion but also inspires a positive change among the people.
No nasties
The Indian based organic fashion brand is set out to have a fair trade and an ethical approach to fashion. Their motto is to avoid any wrong methods of business and simply follow a clean chart of order. They provide trendy t-shirts, with not just style but a message of awareness to protect the environment. They use creative graphics to spread messages and use organic cottons and natural fabrics in their process to save the planet.
Eileen Fisher
The US based brand is known for its use of organic cotton and fair trade methods, with high salary to workers. The dyes used are met with the organic textile standard, and the cotton is 100 percent cotton. It uses moral terms with its employee base and natural textiles for production, mostly known for its use of organic linen cotton. Apart from their commitment to the environment they also cater to a minimal design aesthetic. Their goal is not only to cater to the fashion front but also to be responsible to the environment.
UV & W
The Indian based brand is known well for promoting that one of the steps toward saving the planet is by buying eco-friendly clothing. It is one the first Indian based brands to market organic cotton clothing. Certifiably known for its use of safe fabrics that are environment friendly & safe on the skin. They use organic cotton and other textiles that have a positive impact on the skin as well as the environment.
Industry of all nations
The US based company is known for being founded with the zeal to rethink the methods of production for consumer goods. They take manufacturing to the next step where the materials originate. With respect towards the planet and towards their workforce, they are determined to mix both environmental awareness and social awareness to promote a fair trade. They are known for their ethically produced clothing, use of organic cotton and 100 percent natural dyes.
Thread Harvest
The aim of the brand is to search for fashion that is inspiring and sends a positive message. They believe that fashion has great scope, to make a difference, to create awareness for fair trade and to protect the environment. They are known for their ethical methods and use of organic cotton, they promote fashion that is sustainable and biodegradable.
Bhu:sattva
Bhu:sattva is based from India., it is known for its ethical behaviour towards the earth and its goal is to create an awareness among people about sustainability and organic fabrics. It ensures a fair trade policy and respect to the workforce. Its name itself connects to the earth, as its essence, Some of the fibres used by them are hemp, bamboo, organic cotton etc, textiles that are biodegradable and cause no harm to the environment. Even the techniques that are used in the process is paying homage to the skilled and talented artisans. They aim to preserve the environment and to continue with spreading awareness to the people that fashion can be friendly too.
Made Fair
The US based brand stands against fast fashion, promoting sustainable and durable fashion that is made with a secure process causing no harm to the environment. It puts together style and sustainability all together. It believes that fashion should be not compromise to harmful techniques and fast methods, with its impact fashion can make a major difference if properly directed.
Naja
This eco-conscious lingerie is concerned not just about beauty and elegance but also to support social cause of women empowerment and work ethics, It speaks for fashion to be natural and safe to wear. They believe that every clothing one wears should not only make you feel beautiful but also that gives you an initiative to save the planet. They have the desire to make the world a better place by making a difference. Each of their products are made with passion, gentle care and with a sense of design.
Tvach
This Indian based apparel brand is known for creating eco- friendly and sustainable fabric clothing, It uses organic and skin-friendly fibres that has no harmful effect on the skin or to the earth. With designs that are modern and pristine, the work done is intricate with ethical labour Being from an Indian background, the brand uses quiet a number of traditional processes and dye techniques for their products.