Green Fashion: The New Black
Some people are very concerned about fashion and making a statement and the most recent rage now, from the White House to the Court house, is green fashion.
Going green in green clothing is not necessarily a simple undertaking. Eco-friendly clothing has made a hit with top celebrities and has trickled down to those on the street who want to duplicate that celebrity look themselves. As a result, designers are working themselves frazzled to design suitable clothing for everyone, to fit every budget! Just walk into any eco-boutique and you will be in awe with the stock of green clothing that is displayed. There’s so many choice of colors and fabrics from organic cotton to silk and linen to hemp—it’s a dizzying array of choices and the choices keep growing daily!
Pay special attention to the eco-friendly clothing lines in the eco-boutique and notice the vibrant colors that immediately catch the eye. Just a few short years ago, the colors offered in sustainable fashion were often muted and bland. With the evolution of new vegetable dying processes, color is only limited by imagination! Because they are all-natural, vegetable dye offers a hypo-allergenic solution to those who may be otherwise irritated by harsh chemicals and synthetic dyes. Furthermore using vegetable dyes, further reduces the pollution output in the atmosphere and touts social responsibility for our ever-changing environment.
If green clothing is a little expensive for you, then leave the niche boutiques and shop around for recycled clothing—this also helps reduce pollution by not filling our landfills with unwanted items!
When you are determined to buy that little black dress for your next party, think green! Eco-fashion has turned green into the new black and has done so successfully. For your next shopping trip, go for the green!
What is green clothing?
Green Clothing is the new up and coming trend as the world becomes more concerned about environmental issues. The most popular form of green clothing is organic cotton. According to the Organic Trade Association (OTA), organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Production of organic cotton helps out the environment in a number of ways. It helps to maintain and replenish soil fertility and it withholds use of chemical residues. Most importantly, humans, animals, and the environment are not exposed to any kinds of chemicals. Green clothing comes in another form known as organically grown bamboo clothing. According to Wikipedia, bamboo clothing is clothing made from either 100% bamboo yarn or a blend of bamboo and cotton/organic cotton yarn. Bamboo clothing locks in moisture making the fabric lavishly soft. Since bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth, it is a naturally renewable resource resulting in the ongoing production of bamboo clothing. Last but not least, the original choice for green clothing : hemp. According to the National American Industrial Hemp Council, primary fibers of hemp are spun and woven to a fine, brusque, linen-like fabric and used for apparel textiles, home furnishing textiles and carpeting. Hemp fibers are longer, stronger, more absorbent and more mildew-resistant than cotton. The biggest advantage to fabrics made of at least one-half hemp, is that it blocks the sun's UV rays more effectively than other fabrics all the while being environmentally friendly. Did you know it takes 1/3 lb. of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough cotton to make just one t-shirt while green clothing controls the use of pests and is grown in a way to sustain the environment? Green clothing is an easy way of protecting the health of people and the planet. So when it comes down to choosing between a cotton t-shirt and an organic one, which would you rather wear?
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