#Vegan Clothing

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[lamariposaverdeblog]

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What Is Ethical Vegan Clothing and Why Does It Matter?

Hello, conscious fashionistas! Are you tired of supporting industries that harm animals and the environment? In our fast-paced world, where trends come and go faster than you can say "sustainable chic," it's easy to overlook the impact our clothing choices have on the planet and its inhabitants. But what if you could look fabulous while staying true to your values? Enter vegan clothing which is ethical, a rapidly growing phenomenon that's revolutionising the way you think about fashion.

Well, buckle up and let's dive into the world of ethical vegan clothing – a movement that's shaking up the fashion industry one stitch at a time.

Understanding Ethical Vegan Clothing—

So, what exactly is ethical vegan clothing? Simply put, it's apparel that's produced without exploiting animals or causing harm to the environment. From the materials used to the manufacturing processes, every step is carefully curated to align with vegan and ethical principles.

Ethical vegan brands avoid animal-derived materials like leather, wool, silk, cashmere, and shearling. They opt for plant-based alternatives such as organic cotton, bamboo, and even pineapple leaves – making fashion unexpectedly fruity!

The Importance of Ethical Vegan Clothing—

But why does ethical vegan clothing matter, you ask? Well, the reasons are numerous and compelling.

The fashion industry's environmental impact includes water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and textile waste. 

Choosing ethical vegan brands supports sustainable practices. 

Additionally, opting for cruelty-free clothing opposes the mistreatment of animals in industries like leather tanning and wool production, making a statement that kindness is always in fashion.

Embracing the Ethical Vegan Clothing Movement—

Now, you may wonder: "Can ethical vegan fashion truly be stylish?" Oh, you bet your bamboo socks it can! Ethical vegan brands blend innovative design with sustainable materials, creating stunning and ethical fashion. Think sleek vegan leather jackets, vibrant dresses from recycled plastics, and luxury vegan handbags and shoes redefining high-end style.

Finishing Up:

So, are you ready to join the ethical vegan clothing revolution? Well, supporting renowned brands like VEGAN Happy Clothing enables a seamless coexistence of contemporary values and expressive creativity.

Trust them, once you experience the comfort, style, and peace of mind that comes with making compassionate choices, there's no going back. Your conscience and your wardrobe will thank you.

Enjoy happy shopping!

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[littlealienproducts]

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[silly-little-guy-and-co]

Now do you think Aziraphale wears faux fur and vegan leather because of the lack of animal cruelty or do you think he only wears real animal skin because he Has Standards?

[rotationalsymmetry]

Tumblr pet peeve 27: the people who apparently spend so little time in reality that they think the main appeal of fake leather is that it's vegan and not that real leather is fucking expensive. Seriously when's the last time you bought something made out of real leather? That shit costs so much money.

[batri-jopa]

Found at modelroyalofficial on Instagram:

A special collection of delicately handmade dresses made from tree leaves, palm trees and agricultural products 🌴🌳🌲🌱🌿🌾🌽🥦🍆🥬

[lamariposaverdeblog]

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[acti-veg]

“The bulrush has an amazing high-volume structure,” says Finlay Duncan, a co-founder of Saltyco. “Its seed heads can expand about 300 times in size. It has these umbrella-like structures that mimic the natural structure of goosedown in terms of providing that nice lofty, fluffy feeling.”

For farmers on lowland peat in the north-west (UK), it is hoped the trial could provide an alternative source of income while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The chosen site in Greater Manchester was drained for agriculture more than 50 years ago, something that will be reversed next year to plant the bulrushes. This could save 2,800 tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2050 and boost biodiversity, according to the Wildlife Trust.

[sapphicteaparty]

i've NEVER seen a single good faith discussions about pleather on this website and i want ppl to think critically for one second about the way businesses talk about their products. "vegan leather" is purely a marketing term and nothing else. it was invented by the fashion industry and it has nothing to do with vegans or veganism.

"vegan leather" is basically made of polyester (a type of plastic), but crucially a lot of clothes nowadays are made of polyester either fully or partially because it's cheaper to produce. so of course clothing companies are going to be producing and marketing things that make them more money.

these products are not even targeting vegans, they're making an average customer feel better about their purchases, same way they are now putting "eco" labels on some of their organic cotton clothing. it's just greenwashing. NOTHING in fast fashion is eco friendly in any way - this whole industry is extremely wasteful an exploitative on every level. when are ppl going to realize that these companies just say anything they can to make it seem like they care about anything other than their profit margins. because they don't.

my wish is that ppl that talk about how bad pleather is and how vegans are apparently responsible for all of the microplastic pollution in the world also talked or cared even a little bit about the absolutely horrific abuse and exploitation that happens in the clothing and fast fashion industry. talk about how this industry consistently fails (or outright refuses) to pay its workers a living wage or how they don't provide them humane working conditions - and how that led to thousands of garment workers dying and getting injured when a garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh (and that's not the only tragedy this industry is directly responsible for).

also microplastics are only the tip of the iceberg if you want to talk about the pollution that the clothing industry is responsible for (toxic chemicals and pesticides used in cotton production, garment dyes, the disposal of textile waste etc) - all of which has direct human costs tied to it.

but if your only concern ever was microplastics that clothes can shed then great! avoid all polyester and plastic clothing. but did you know textiles aren't even the primary microplastic contaminants? it's plastic bags, bottles and fishing nets by far. most ppl can't always avoid these plastic items in daily life. but do you eat fish? vegans don't.

i'm just so tired of the pleather discussion focusing on the wrong thing (vegans) when there are so many more aspects about the clothing industry and plastic pollution that never get addressed when they should. and the amount of misinformation on these topics is just laughable at this point. ppl sure enjoy reblogging posts that confirm their biases and free them from having to critically engage with complicated issues because it's so easy to just blame a group of ppl for it.

anyway if you're concerned about ethical clothing (i hope you are) then basically these are your best options:

wear what you already have and don't buy new clothes unless necessary

get second hand clothes

get upcycled clothes

this may seem a bit extreme but these are the only options that don't result in new clothes and textiles being produced because there is an overproduction issue in the clothing industry which is why over 80% of clothes end up in landfills. obviously these options aren't viable for everyone all the time but if the goal is sustainability then that's just the reality of things for now.

you can also do things like mend your clothes so they last longer, learn to sew to make your own clothes etc all of that is better than buying new clothes. donating clothes to a thrift store is also not ideal since they get so many donations that a lot of it ends up in a landfill anyway and recycling clothes is also not straightforward or even possible in a lot of cases. so not buying new/more clothes is the most environmentally friendly option. and before you go no ethical consumption under capitalism blah blah yeah we know. doesn't mean you are powerless and have no choices in anything ever.

please learn more about microplastics, the clothing/textile industry and veganism before you uncritically reblog another misinformed post about "vegan leather" or microplastics. also please don't uncritically believe what i wrote here either. if you're seriously interested in these topics then your source for this information shouldn't be some tumblr post in the first place. there are lot of studies, documentaries and articles about all the things i mentioned. i'm not a researcher or a scientist, so don't ask me. i'm just tired.

[littlealienproducts]

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[sleezypmartini]

mending your clothes, wearing them for as long as possible, and only buying new clothes when you absolutely need them (i get my clothes at thrift stores) is way more important for the environment than going vegan.

machines are incapable of sewing garments properly. that means that every single piece of clothing you're wearing probably had to be sewn by hand in a sweat shop somewhere being paid a dollar a day or less. the same goes 100 fold for garments that are crocheted, as crochet is far too complicated for machinery (on the other hand, the first knitting machine was invented in 1589 by William Lee)

the other part of MENDING and REWEARING your old clothes is that it's waaaay cheaper. going vegan is not accessible to everyone, but if you can get a pair of pants for 3 dollars and alter them just a little, you can have well fitting jeans for a fraction of the cost. If I were to go vegan i would either spend into my rent momey to feed myself or starve.

the other side of this sustainability coin that i very much still struggle with is Not Overbuying Clothes (if youre gonna do that, i suggest thrifting because youre not creating any demand for NEW goods - which somewhat reduces the demand for sweatshop labor to create the new goods)

also just a reminder that corporations are abandoning giant plastic fishing nets in the ocean for creatures to get stuck in and other corporations are spewing toxic chemicals in the water, which is where most pollution comes from on planet earth. also the overfarming of cattle... those stinky stinky cows

i guess my point is that there's no diet in this capitalist hellscape that is more morally correct than the rest, but mostly just Stop Buying New Clothes and Stop Trusting Companies

[shannonpurdyjones]

What's a long-lasting fabric that's also good for living in a hot, humid swamp? Like every day is 32 C, 100% humidity (90 F).

Linen!!!

Ok so I'm born and raised in NC in the south eastern US, also a hot humid swamp in the summers (85-95F and more often than not 80-100% humidity). Loose flowy linen clothing is my go-to. It breathes well (vital in humid climates) and good quality 100% linen lasts a long time. The only thing it doesn't do is the "instant wicking and then instant drying" (like workout clothes) but it does okay in that dept and dries quickly once hung up.

I'm always about supporting local small businesses, so check around your area for seamstresses or small shops first. In lieu of that I've had good luck on Etsy searching 100% linen [dress, pants, etc] and filtering for 'ships from [insert your home country]'.

Full disclosure, you will pay more for a handmade 100% linen garment than polyester spandex fast fashion. That said, I have 4 linen dresses and skirts I saved for over the past several years. Not only do I find myself wearing them way more than my other clothes, but they also look basically brand new after years of regular wear. It's an investment, but in my experience it's worth it.

(Obv everyone is not in a financial position to buy new. Places like poshmark etc are great for finding quality linen second hand at a much lower price, and you're reusing, which is always good!)

[but-is-it-vegan]

"vegan leather" is called that bc the industry decided so. bc some company and some dude working there decided so (hint: it's greenwashing). bc random people on this site decide to call it that instead of just saying faux or synthetic leather

vegans don't want plastic either (duh) and before veganism became big we weren't even considered the target group for fake leather. majority of people buying it are still nonvegans. faux leather was invented before the word "vegan" even existed