From 30 Wears to 30 Years: How Long Should Our Clothes Last?
Harper’s BazaarFor years, the benchmark for buying a new purchase has been a minimum of 30 wears, but is this enough?
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For years, the benchmark for buying a new purchase has been a minimum of 30 wears, but is this enough?
These projects can help keep your clothing wearable for longer (and out of landfills!), making them a major win no matter how far you take your designs.
Changing your washing habits can be just as important as what you buy.
There are no good solutions to the problems of closet clean-out.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “the most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe”. While that sentiment is an essential reminder to shop with longevity in mind, it can apply an element of guilt when clothes no longer fit.
You want to consider what item you are selling and the best audience of customers for that item. It can be confusing. So we made you a list.
“I’m not going to go shopping as a pastime anymore. I’m going to shop when I need to.”
“There are a lot of pros, including supporting a circular fashion economy, affordability, and long-term environmental sustainability.”
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