"Do buy Organic cotton is considered among the environmentally sound fabrics. Photograph: Tarzhanova/Getty Images/iStockphoto Look for natural fibres such as linen, organic cotton and wool, with recognised certifications such as Gots (Global Organic Textile Standard). I am a bit obsessed with working with cotton and how much you can do with it, says Natalie Hasseck, creative director at the brand Rise & Fall. You can make it contemporary and almost architectural, or wispy, soft and gentle."
"Alleyne is a fan of linen, among the least impactful fabrics to produce because it's derived from flax, which requires no pesticides, minimal water, can grow in poor soil, and gets softer and more enjoyable to wear with age. It's also worth keeping an eye out for branded semi-synthetic viscose fabrics such as Tencel and EcoVero, which are less carbon and water intensive to produce than regular viscose."
Human-made, petroleum-based fibres such as virgin polyester and acrylic are best avoided because they are non-biodegradable, shed microplastics and have large carbon footprints. Natural fibres including linen, organic cotton and wool are more environmentally sound, especially when accompanied by recognised certifications such as GOTS. Linen from flax requires no pesticides, minimal water, tolerates poor soil, and softens with age. Branded semi-synthetic viscose options like Tencel and EcoVero are less carbon- and water-intensive than regular viscose. Circulose is produced from 100% recycled cotton textile waste. An estimated 57% of global fibre production is polyester.
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