Style and comfort

Australia’s weather can fluctuate wildly on any given day, even during the cooler months of the year. So it’s important that your clothes are breathable and comfortable whatever the weather – and, incredibly, achieving this without sacrificing style and sustainability is possible.

The fashion industry is making a move towards more sustainable and eco-friendly choices that leave less of a carbon footprint. It was found that the industry and its supply chain is the world’s third-largest polluter, according to the World Economic Forum.

This move has seen naturally and organically sourced fabrics popping up as more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to non-biodegradable, synthetics. Here are some sustainable fabrics to keep you comfortable.

Organiclinen

A popular fabric that does well in many climates is linen. Flax-based and naturally lightweight, it’s breathable and loosely woven to allow heat to escape and help maintain a stable body temperature. Given its natural fibres and unique structure, the fabric has heat reflection properties to aid in keeping you cooler for those oddly warm autumn days. It is a renewable resource and produced without the need for fertilisers or pesticides that can damage the environment. Linen dresses, shirts, shorts and pants are popular choices no matter the occasion, activity, or season of the year.

Organiccotton

With its breathable and lightweight properties, cotton offers work attire staples