Posts tagged "sustainable clothing"
The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters in the world, contributing to water and air pollution, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions. As consumers become more aware of the environmental impact of fast fashion, sustainable fashion is gaining popularity....
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry, more and more people are turning to sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options.
We had a great conversation around our motivation to start Opok and dove into the devastation that the clothing industry has wrecked on the environment and health. We also touched upon the buzzword “sustainability” and how men can find brands that fit their core values.
We took 2 years exploring different natural and sustainable fabrics to determine which materials we would consider using for our products. We ultimately decided on organic cotton because of its soft texture, the lack of chemicals that go into processing, and the sustainability aspect. Below are some of the materials we evaluated and reasons why we passed on them.
