Why You Should Ditch Faux Fur For Knits

By Rachel Kibbe


The fashion industry often makes faux fur out to be like the better alternative to fur but the truth is most faux fur is made in under developed nations in under sweatshop conditions—with all the environmental, labor and safety concerns that go along with that.

Faux fur also doesn't stand the test of time and it gets worn out really quickly (you know that matted, plasticky mess that happens when fake furs get gnarled? yuk) People will wear it for a season or two and discard it. Then thrift-stores and re-sellers can't resell it and it holds no value.

With all that in mind, we're going to celebrate some great KNITS today! A much more eco-friendly alternative to fake fur!

Industry of All Nations

Industry of All Nations

IOAN Alpaca Sweaters feature only virgin colors natural to the Alpaca. This means that they are untouched by any dyes. By not dying their yarns, they reduce the impact that petrochemical dyes have on the environment.

United By Blue

United By Blue

For every product sold, United By Blue removes one pound of trash from our world's oceans and waterways. Their objective is to not just throw money at problems and start getting active themselves. They United By Blue organizes and hosts these cleanups. We wanted to do our part to clean the waterways themselves. They also choose sustainable fabrics like recycled polyester, which reuses plastic bottles.

Spratters & JayneSpratters&Jayne

Spratters and Jayne has been committed to ethical production since their beginnings in 2009. They source from both the US and abroad, using partners who share their concerns for workers, animals and the planet. Aiming for a low carbon production, their pieces are made with reduced energy consumption, sustainable land management and animal husbandry procedures, and recycling and responsible use of materials. The fibers they use are dyed using a process that reduces water consumption and limits the amount of harmful chemicals released into the environment and their exposure to workers. They also are big on employing women and educating them.

Toad & CoToad&Co

Toad & Co lives and breathes it's mission. 90% of their products are eco-friendly, using sustainable fibers like organic cotton, Lenzing Modal® and Tencel®, recycled fibers, and certified earth-friendly fabrics. They also recycle their own fibers from raw fabrics each season. They own facilities that employ and educate workers with disabilities and a portion of each Toad & Co sale supports people with developmental disabilities.

Babaa Cardigan

Babaa Knitwear

At Babaa every item is family designed and made in Spain to last. They source their textiles locally; their wool from northern Spain is compiled, spun and dyed by Spanish artisans, as is most of their cotton, which comes from southern Spain. Working with a small, family owned factory Northwest of Barcelona, every Babaa item is made with the highest quality machines and humans paying attention to each and every detail.

Fauxgerty

Fauxgerty

Fauxgerty is a collection of cruelty-free womenswear focused on sustainability through recycled elements and ethical production. Produced in Saint Louis and Los Angeles, they use pre-loved vintage materials, innovative faux leathers and suedes and sustainable materials, like hemp and organic cotton. From their garments to their packaging and marketing materials, Fuaxgerty is committed to keeping the environment clean.



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