Five Reasons Why It’s Better for You to Buy Ethical Clothes
Author: | Published: May 15, 2017
People like me often talk about ethical clothes and the benefits for those people creating them and for our planet too. That’s all very well but, let’s face it, however selfless we are feeling, most of us want to know what’s in it for us. Well here are five good reasons why it is better to buy ethical clothes, and not an altruistic one among them!
1. Better for your skin
This one won’t be news to you, but organic fabrics are better for you! Certified organic cotton has been produced without allergenic, carcinogenic or toxic chemicals so not only are the clothes more likely to be comfortable and non-itchy, but they are also better for you longer term. Handwoven fabrics generally have a wider weave too so they are naturally breathable helping you remain cooler in summer and warmer in winter. More natural fabrics such as 100% cotton or linen are also better at stopping us feeling sweaty (urgh).
2. Standing Out from the Crowd
Most, if not all, ethical clothing brands create non mass-produced ranges of clothes. So if what you buy from them isn’t totally unique (which it sometimes is), you are far less likely to bump into someone at a party wearing exactly the same thing (very embarrassing). As a parent there are also practical considerations – for example when off to a public place with your darlings you can often find everyone else’s kids also wearing that exact same Elsa dress or dinosaur shirt. This makes keeping an eye on junior a bit more tricky than usual – not so if they are wearing something a bit less samey.
3. Great Products and Customer Service – fuelled by love!
Generally, when you buy from an ethical brand the clothes are fantastic and the customer service amazing.