Eco Clothing - What do you think....

Dont know if its been said, but recycled clothing isnt necessarily eco. Fleece for instance made from recycled plastic releases micro plastics when washed, so just branding clothing recycled doesnt make it eco. Organic cotton whilst not using chemicals does use a lot more water per tonne for production due to lower plant yields
There are other considerations eco clothing is not a straightforward discussion.
Use what you have until its worn out
 
w1bbler said:
Dont know if its been said, but recycled clothing isnt necessarily eco. Fleece for instance made from recycled plastic releases micro plastics when washed, so just branding clothing recycled doesnt make it eco. Organic cotton whilst not using chemicals does use a lot more water per tonne for production due to lower plant yields
There are other considerations eco clothing is not a straightforward discussion.
Use what you have until its worn out
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Actually apart from jackets, jods and possibly socks, all else i wear is stuff that has been demoted from normal, non-horsey use. I've long stopped buying equine specific tops, sports bras etc. I have things like a 20 year old gilet from joules that is perfectly fine, i have one more that's about 5 years old but i don't need any more. Buying less is the answer and using stuff until they can no longer be repaired should be the priority. Buy second hand.
 
great comments thank you @mariew and @w1bbler

I understand your points and they are so helpful for my work, I wanted to hear views and opinions regarding the topic as my focus is awareness of the subject and personal views on recycled / organic etc.


What do you believe is a good option if you need to replace a piece of clothing? (for example, your coat is completely useless and requires replacing)
 
sunshinepony said:
great comments thank you @mariew and @w1bbler

I understand your points and they are so helpful for my work, I wanted to hear views and opinions regarding the topic as my focus is awareness of the subject and personal views on recycled / organic etc.


What do you believe is a good option if you need to replace a piece of clothing? (for example, your coat is completely useless and requires replacing)
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If the coat is not waterproof, i'd firstly try re-waterproofing it to see how it goes. If it is litterally falling apart and can't be mended or it does not fit anymore, my first option for a new one is actually to get onto Ebay and FB to see if anyone is selling a reasonable brand i am comfortable with, in a decent condition. If this option doesn't exist, i would either buy a new one for normal wear, and demote the previous one, or find something else on offer somewhere. Again especially for jackets, it would need to be something i know would last, as there is waterproof and then there is waterproof that could cope with being a horse person out in driving rain for a period of time. Jods i tend to buy new, but look for a cotton rich, basic option as i'm not fussed about latest fashion, and i like comfortable clothes.
 
Just don’t understand how eco and new can be in the same sentence. Recycling should mean buying stuff on eBay or the local DorothyHouse shop. When it comes to clothes anyhow.... unless it’s fully recyclable then ok, you can call it eco. If worms can eat it and live, it’s ok to call it eco-clothing. Otherwise, sod off. 😊
 
Done the survey, I also buy a lot of charity shop/ second hand clothes where appropriate. I also wear stuff for a long time if I can.
I have done this since being a youngster, possibly because I was the youngest of 3 kids :)
Waterproofs have to be good and perform well, when bought I tend to hang onto them for a long time and as others do, reproof and use as long as possible.
 
I buy Paramo waterproof and windproof gear for all outdoor activities. Their ethical and ecological credentials are a large part of why I buy them. A lifetime guarantee means less waste. I often buy from their recycled shop, and they have a trade in scheme to support their recycling.

However I wouldn't buy it if it didn't work, doing the job is important. But their gear is brilliant even though no equestrian specific.
 
Have done the survey. I think sustainability (or eco) and fashion probably don’t have much lifestyle correlation. I had to read your question regarding frequency of purchase twice because I could not believe that “weekly” was a rational response. If you have to buy clothing weekly it is either not fit for purpose or not eco/sustainable, but no doubt may well be at the height of fashion (for a day).
Of course this opinion may also be a sign of age!
 
Calluna said:
Have done the survey. I think sustainability (or eco) and fashion probably don’t have much lifestyle correlation. I had to read your question regarding frequency of purchase twice because I could not believe that “weekly” was a rational response. If you have to buy clothing weekly it is either not fit for purpose or not eco/sustainable, but no doubt may well be at the height of fashion (for a day).
Of course this opinion may also be a sign of age!
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thank you for your comment. I placed the response as weekly as due to the nature of fast fashion this is possibility.
 
Kat said:
I buy Paramo waterproof and windproof gear for all outdoor activities. Their ethical and ecological credentials are a large part of why I buy them. A lifetime guarantee means less waste. I often buy from their recycled shop, and they have a trade in scheme to support their recycling.

However I wouldn't buy it if it didn't work, doing the job is important. But their gear is brilliant even though no equestrian specific.
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thanks for this great comment, very helpful :-)
 
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