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Biodegradable Fabrics: Can We Really Compost Our Clothes?
When an object is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms by avoiding pollution altogether, they are considered to be biodegradable. Sustainable fashion brands use materials that are deemed biodegradable, but it's...
The Toxic Relationship Between Microplastics and Laundry
Sustainability doesn’t just begin with how a garment is made or end with where it ends up after being discarded. Easily overlooked aspects like how you wash, dry and care for your clothes — sustainably...
Laundry Hacks That Can Save Your Clothes & The Planet
What do unsightly piling, colour fading and microplastics have in common? They are all a result of your laundry habits. But fear not, we’ve detailed the ways you can stop sabotaging your clothes (and the...
The Ultimate Sustainable Laundry Guide
Doing laundry can become an essentially meditative practice for many. Our clothes are treasures that we take care of. We schedule a certain amount of time in a week to take care of them. But...
The difference between Ethical and Sustainable Fashion
Whenever we think about fashion, words like trend, style, glamour etc. instantly strike the mind. However, words like eco-friendly, ethical or sustainable hardly cross our mind. But did you know that sustainable and ethical fashion...
Upcycling: Why its the Most Sustainable Thing You Can Do
From the consumer’s point of view, the new wave of sustainability can seem like quite a lot to take in, especially after years of being conditioned to a consumerist way of life. Most of us...
From Fashion to Trashion: How Upcycling Could Save the Planet
According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an equivalent of 1 garbage truck full of textiles is either sent off to a landfill or burned every second. Clearly, there is no escaping fashion waste at this...
Circularity: Fashion’s Latest Game-Changer
At ZAVI, we like staying on top of our game when it comes to the sustainability revolution because as challenging as addressing many of its concerns may be, learning about new and creative business models...
How You Can Help Make Sustainable Fashion More Affordable
The fashion industry is probably the most followed and preferred industry for people across the world after food. It fulfills one of the most important necessities. The industry has a valuation of USD3 trillion parallel...
Why Sustainable Fashion is Important in the Long Run
In recent years, sustainable fashion and sustainability have built a strong case for itself. The term “sustainability” has become a buzzword and has turned quite a few heads. Consumers today are taking a closer look...
The Growing Popularity of Sustainability in Ecommerce
In the past couple of years, sustainability has become more than just a trend. Online retailers have been working on topics like ecology and sustainability, which have a strong influence on the future and...
What Does It Really Cost To Make Our Clothes?
There is a price paradox when it comes to buying clothes. Sustainable fashion is costlier owing to their quality of make and material, whereas fast fashion is available at a fraction of the cost, but comes...
Ethical Clothing: The Next Big Wave in Fashion
Fast Fashion has relied on exploitative, unreliable and unethical practices for far too long. Selling clothes has become a cruel process, where factory workers, animals, and artisans are barely recognised for the time and effort...
How We Save Silkworms by Using Vegan Silk
Smooth, soft, luminous and light — when it comes to touch and feel, vegan silk (also known as ‘Peace’ 'Eri' or 'Ahimsa' silk) shares the same qualities as conventional silk. But it’s the method of...
Reasons Why You Should Adopt Sustainable Fashion
We’re well aware of the fact that the fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Making an informed and conscious decision to shop with ethical and sustainable brands can make...
A Complete Guide to Buying Ethical Clothes on a Budget..
People are becoming more conscious about the ecosystem and want to save the environment by stopping unnecessary exploitation of resources. One of the most concerning topics is fast fashion. This concept of providing cheap clothing...
The Ultimate Guide to choosing Sustainable Fabrics
The fabric of the clothes we wear makes up most of what we wear. It is one of the most basic components in determining how sustainable our clothing really is. It’s important to choose sustainable...
5 Reasons Why Hemp Fabric Is Your Best Bet for the Summer
When it comes to sustainable fabric options for the summer, there’s no better choice than hemp. Whether it’s clothing, bedding, underwear, or even the fabric used in shoes, it has a diverse range of qualities...
Fresh Ways to Style Whites All Year Long
Clean and classic, whites are a great way to inject some freshness into your wardrobe. Call it a palate cleanser if you must, we love the way white styles serve up as a sartorial blank...