Sustainable Clothing

What's the problem with the clothing industry

We can no longer deny that there is a lot wrong with the clothing industry. The rise of fast fashion and cheap clothing brands has led to us buying more and more and the quality of clothing is deteriorating. As a result, we are throwing away more and more clothing, of which only a small part is recycled. Most of it ends up on a landfill or is incinerated. The mass production, transport, short lifespan and disposal of clothing leads to enormous amounts of CO2 emissions, the plastic soup and pollution of soil and water. The current clothing industry therefore has a major impact on the environment! And then we haven't even mentioned the working conditions in developing countries where our clothing is produced.

Therefore choose sustainable clothing that is produced responsibly, with respect for people, animals and the environment.

What is sustainable clothing?

Fortunately, more and more people are becoming aware of the abuses in the clothing industry and more and more consumers and producers are opting for sustainable fashion. There is a rise in second-hand clothing stores that neatly sort and repair clothes for a second life, for renting designer dresses that you can impress with at a wedding, and sustainable brands that consciously think about the materials they use and the conditions under which they are produced.

Sustainable clothing labels

If you want to buy sustainable clothing, consider the materials used. For example, organic cotton has a smaller impact on the environment than regular cotton, because no pesticides or chemicals are used. In addition, much less water is needed to produce organic cotton. When buying a new garment, look for the certification for organic cotton, the most well-known of which is GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) is, this is an internationally recognized quality mark that sets strict requirements in the field of environment, working conditions and animal welfare. All sustainable clothing brands on our website use certified organic cotton.

Another example of a sustainable quality mark that you can pay attention to is B Corp. B Corp certified companies focus on social and sustainable entrepreneurship. B Corp companies must score well on the pillars: governance, environment, employees, customers and community.

Sustainable clothing with a good story

Apart from the materials used, some brands start a movement and create awareness about a specific problem, such as the growing plastic soup. For example, the socks on our website are made from old fishing nets from the sea, which they upcycle into nylon yarn. And there are many more brands that make a positive contribution to our society. If you want to buy sustainable clothing, it is therefore important that you do proper research into their business operations, in which respect for people, animals and the environment are central.

The complete range at Zo Zero

Do you want to make your wardrobe more sustainable? At Zo Zero you will find reusable menstrual underwear by ImseVimse and sustainable socks by Healthy Seas Socks.