Dressing for the world
8 Simple Changes to Make a More Sustainable Wardrobe for Your Child Here at Tutti Frutti Clothing, I am passionate about helping you make changes to your shopping habits for your children that will have a positive impact on the world around us. The fashion industry is responsible for around 10% of global carbon emission, it is a major polluter of water and well known for its poor working conditions and lack of rights for garment workers. Even though most of us know that we *should* buy better clothes for our children – where do you start? I know that as parents we have so many decisions to make every day and it can be overwhelming and really hard to know where to start, so I have put together a quick guide with just 5 things you can do today to create a better, more sustainable wardrobe for your child.
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1. Choose Sustainable Fabrics Did you know that synthetic fibres such as polyester and nylon are made with non-renewable fossil fuels? And that conventional cotton uses vast quantities of water? By being aware of the way our fabrics are made, we can buy clothes made from more sustainable fabrics. Where possible, try to choose clothes for your children made from natural fibres. Linen requires less water than most fabrics. If you prefer synthetic fibres then look for clothes made from recycled polyester. Here at Tutti Frutti I focus on using organic cotton. Organic cotton is grown using over 90% less water than conventional cotton. It is also grown without the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides which is much better for the soil and farmland too.
