Last week, we learned that getting legitimate data on the impact of the fashion industry is a real challenge. So we decided that the best way to take a look at the industry is to break down the supply chain.

This week, aub shares the lay of the fabric-land. 
There are tons of fabric types out there, so she covered the most popular.
 - Polyester and Nylon (AVOID)
 - Rayon/Viscose (AVOID)
 - Cotton (CHOOSE ORGANIC)
 - Lyocell (GREAT)
 - Linen (GREAT)
 - Bamboo (CHOOSE OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED)
 - Hemp (GREAT)
 - rPET (OKAY FOR THINGS THAT DON'T GO OFTEN THROUGH THE WASH)

The best suggestions we have for choosing fabric:
 - your best solution is choosing recycled, organic, and natural fabrics. 
 - go with all natural fabrics
 - make sure they are grown organically
 - and look into how they're processed
 - look for certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX

Three fantastic resource guides for you:
https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/fiber-ecoreview
https://www.sustainablejungle.com/sustainable-fashion/sustainable-fabrics/
https://greenstory.ca/resources/sustainability-guides/green-fabric-guide/


Other Resources for this episode:
Rayon is bad for the environment: https://www.bbcearth.com/news/fashion-materials-you-didnt-realise-were-bad-for-wildlife

The Soil Association's cotton guide: https://www.soilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/our-climate-in-crisis/thirsty-for-fashion/

The World Counts difference between organic and conventional cotton:  https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/consumption/clothing/cotton-farming-water-consumption/story

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