Environmental Issues in Fashion and Textiles

What are the main points a designer has to think of to reduce environmental impact?

• The materials/life and end use of the product

• Will it look good in the environment

• The fabric

• Will it look good on the model

Which fibres are environmentally friendly?

• Bamboo, Lyocell, Tencel

• Nylon, Polyester, Viscose

• Rayon, Viscose, Polyester

Why is Bamboo sustainable and environmentally friendly?

• Because it is natural

• It's a plant

What are Lyocell and Tencel mainly made from which makes them sustainable?

• All natural fibres

• Wood pulp

• Plastic

• Trees

What is fast fashion?

• Lots of high fashion collections made

• Clothes which are fashionable

• Clothes made quickly from the catwalk to retailers.

What are the cons of fast fashion?

• A) Lots of textiles waste, labour, not paid fairly

• B) Not fashionable

• C) Made too quickly, sells out

How can we stop fast fashion?

• Donate/buy from charity shops and buy long lasting clothes

• Buy even more

• Just say no.

What makes clothes or food fair trade?

• Fair wages for workers, considers environmental issues

• Because it has the logo on it

• It says so.

What are the cons of making clothes overseas?

• Can take a long time to get to the UK, pollution

• Boats aren't big enough

• Can't say its made in the UK.

What is one of the issues with dyeing clothes?

• Takes a long time

• Dyes your skin

• Chemicals cause health problems for workers