We know it: textiles, second most polluting industry on the planet after oil, is a real scourge for our planet. Faced with the arrival of fast fashionthe ultra-rapid renewal of collections, many brands have decided to take the opposite bet by offering greener and more environmentally friendly clothing.
You want to limit the financial, environmental cost and social of your next purchase? France Dimanche invites you to take a look back at a great phenomenon in contemporary fashion: upcycling
Did you know ? According to ADEME, the ecological transition agency, 100 billion items of clothing are sold every year around the world. A production that doubled between 2000 and 2014!
Upcycling, an ecological and economical solution
New eco-responsible trend, upcycling (or surcycling) consists of recovering unused materials or those destined to be thrown away to make new clothes. Became a true art of living for many French consumers, upcycling has attracted many brands, concerned about their ecological footprint. Wishing to transform production and consumption methods, these brands have taken the gamble of revaluing innovative materialsfor a more ethical and zero waste fashionwithout ever cutting corners on creativitythere quality and the comfort !
For example, La bise à Denise, a Perpignan brand created a little over a year ago, offers elegant upcycled sneakers, based on mattress foamof leather scraps from tanneries and of fish leathers (salmon, trout, sturgeon). A fine example of circular solutionallowing in particular to limit the resources used during the manufacturing process!
Galathéa Azalée, 3 colors, La Bise à Denise, €199.00
Other models available on labiseadenise.com
Second hand, another way to rethink fashion
Better known to the general public, the second hand has experienced renewed interest in recent years. Resource stores, thrift stores, garage sales, applications… All means are good for give a second life to a garment ! So, if you want to get rid of an old piece of clothing or buy an unusual piece, choose this economical and ecological solution!
Tips for recycling your old clothes
There are several tips for recycle your clothes which are piling up in your dressing room. If you’re creative, you can transform them into a unique piece with just a few snips of the scissors. If they are still in good condition and you wish to get rid of them, you can donate them to various associationsbut also sell them in garage sales or on specialized sites (Vinted, Vestiaire collective, Leboncoin).
If your clothes are in really poor condition, place them in dedicated containers. More information here.
Renting your clothes, a golden opportunity!
Did you know that some brands offer to rent clothes for a specific period of time? A good idea if you like to change clothes frequently and have a low budget! Operating on the subscription principle, many items are within your reach in just a few clicks!
>> Read: New Year’s Eve, rent a chic and inexpensive dress!
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