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The Truth About Synthetic Acrylic Fiber Fabrics

Acrylic is a petroleum-based synthetic fiber widely used to make fabrics for fashion, similar to polyester and nylon. Many people don't know much about acrylic, what it's made of, its... Read More
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How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With Fashion

There are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint with fashion. Adopting a more sustainable lifestyle isn't necessarily difficult or expensive. With some simple changes, you can save energy,... Read More
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How to Check the Fabric Quality of Clothing

Before buying new clothing, you may want to check the quality of its fabric. This is an important step to ensure the clothes are high-quality and long-lasting. In the long... Read More
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20 Tips to Clean Your Closet In Under 15 Minutes

Getting organized is a great feeling. It has many advantages such as less stress, more time, and space. But it's also overwhelming sometimes. With a few small steps, you can... Read More
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10 Ways to Tell It's Time to Donate Your Clothes

Whether you feel like you have too many clothes and want to declutter, or you are moving out to a new place, it's time to go through your clothes and... Read More
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The Advantages of Linen for Clothing

Cotton is still the most widely used fiber for clothing. It's cheap and mass-produced around the world. What about linen clothes? Linen fabric is much more expensive but has amazing... Read More
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Fast Fashion Abusive Water Consumption

The textile and apparel industry affects the global water crisis in multiple ways. It pollutes rivers and oceans massively all over the world with plastics and toxic chemicals. And so... Read More
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Is Rayon Better Than Cotton

Cotton is one of the most widely used fibers for textiles around the world. It makes strong, soft, breathable, and natural fabrics for clothing but it also harms the environment.... Read More
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How to Discard Old Clothes Responsibly in 2024

The fashion industry has a catastrophic impact on the environment. The way we produce and consume clothing today isn't sustainable or ethical. Post-industrial and post-consumer textile wastes are piling up... Read More
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Why is Upcycling Clothing Important for the Environment

If you are decluttering your closet or moving out to a new place, you may wonder what to do with pieces of clothing you don't wear anymore. Donating, selling, recycling... Read More
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How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

How Often Should You Buy New Clothes For Yourself

The fast fashion industry grew rapidly over the last 20 years. It's now easier, faster, and cheaper to buy new clothes. As a result, shopping for clothing is a regular... Read More
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How Often Should I Go Through My Clothes

If you are a hoarder like me, you don't like going through your clothes. You'd rather keep everything. But having an encumbered closet can be overwhelming and stressful. How do... Read More
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Letting Go of Clothes That Are Too Small

I don't like to get rid of anything, especially clothes. I'm a hoarder that keeps most of his clothes. Even when some pieces get too small, they tend to stay... Read More
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Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing

Upcycling is a growing business. Particularly in fashion, brands, designers, and consumers are now expressing a regained interest for upcycled clothing. It has many social and environmental benefits. The process... Read More
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Social and Environmental Benefits of Upcycling Clothing
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How Long Do You Keep Clothes?

The rise of fast fashion over the last 20 years made clothing a disposable commodity. Most people don't keep clothes for long. They buy new ones regularly to renew their... Read More
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Why is Upcycling Clothing Better than Recycling

People are getting more interested in upcycling clothing. Recycling is more commonly know and often practiced by fashion consumers. It's a great way to be more sustainable with clothes. What... Read More
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How Do You Know if a Fabric is Linen

If you've just received clothing, sheets, furniture made of linen as a gift, or if you're planning to purchase them at a second-hand shop, vintage market, auction, fashion fair, you... Read More
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How Old Do Clothes Have to Be to Be Vintage?

The second-hand clothing market is growing quickly. More and more people are buying old and vintage clothing as well as shopping in resale shops. Purchasing used clothes is becoming fashionable... Read More
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How Old Do Clothes Have to Be to Be Vintage?
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Is it OK to Wear Second-Hand Clothes?

Second-hand clothing is getting trendy once again. More people now buy and sell clothes in thrift stores, vintage shops, and online resale marketplaces. Wearing second-hand clothes is an amazing way... Read More
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How to Get Rid of Clothes And Not Feel Bad

Having too many clothes is a very common problem. You know it's time to get rid of some of them when your closet is full but you have nothing to... Read More
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I Have Too Many Clothes But I Like Them All

Having too many clothes is a common problem. If you like all of them, it's a sign that you made great purchase decisions based on your style and lifestyle. But... Read More
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Should We Boycott Fast Fashion

I used to buy a lot of fast fashion every month. My shopping habits completely changed in 2016 when I learned about the catastrophic social and environmental impact of fast... Read More
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10 Ways To Keep Your Clothing Out Of Landfills

Clothing is piling up in landfills at an alarming rate. The fast fashion industry, overproduction, and overconsumption of cheap disposable clothing are responsible for tons of textile waste, land, air,... Read More
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What Does Upcycled Clothing Mean

The demand for upcycled clothing is rising. There is a regain interest in upcycling clothes among conscious consumers and in the fashion industry as a whole. And that's excellent for... Read More
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An Introduction To Slow Fashion And Why It Matters

Where to start with slow fashion? There are so many things to consider, plenty of terms and resources to consume. It's overwhelming when you are trying to build a more... Read More
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