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Fiber
- Natural: Mechanically processed, without chemicals (linen, hemp, cotton)
- Semi-synthetic: Comes from a raw material, but has undergone a more or less toxic chemical transformation (viscose)
- Synthetic: Obtained by the chemical transformation of compounds derived from petroleum (nylon and acrylic). This category is not ecological, unless it is recycled
Organic clothing
Refers to a garment whose fiber cultivation used in its creation does not include any pesticides, herbicides or GMOs. In addition, the processing, dyeing and assembly techniques used in its manufacture are also the most environmentally friendly. Ecolabels guarantee that the garment is truly ecological
Vegan clothing
Refers to clothing that does not use any animal fibers such as wool or silk for example. Be careful! This does not mean that the fabric comes from a plant fiber. Polyester, a completely synthetic textile, is considered vegan
Biodegradable clothing
At the end of its life, the garment can literally be thrown into the compost. It is often made of natural fibers. Unlike synthetic fibers that take hundreds of years to decompose, these degrade much more quickly
Local clothing
This concept corresponds to the creation process (drawing, cutting, assembly) which must be entirely carried out in the country or region in which it is sold. The fibers used in its design can however be imported from other countries.
Recycled clothing or Upcycling
Process of recovering obsolete clothing to create new ones
Downcycling
It is a process of reusing materials to give them another use. For example, creating fabric from an old cotton sweater or using unused fabric scraps to design a blanket.
Second life
Clothing that is not considered new, which is therefore, in most cases, second-hand, and which can be found in second-hand stores or in various “thrift stores”
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Sustainable development
Development concept where we seek to produce quality rather than quantity. We seek to create clothing, as well as consumer goods, for the long term and of better quality. In addition, the environmental and social conditions put forward by this movement also allow for better development of society.
Ethical fashion or “slow fashion”
A school of thought in the fashion world advocating a shift from the fast fashion industry to clothing manufactured to stricter and more ethical environmental and social standards. There is a close link between sustainable development and ethical fashion.
Fair trade
Local or global trade where the objective is to have greater social and environmental equity. The producer receives fair compensation for the quality of his work. Working conditions are therefore better and guarantee workers' rights. This also brings sustainable development
Traceability
This concept corresponds to the consumer's ability to know the origin of the garment as well as the process of its creation in the country that produced it. It is therefore up to the company to decide whether or not it wishes to be transparent with its customers.
Closed loop
Manufacturing process where no waste is released at the end, which makes it infinitely reusable. This is the case of Lyocell, a semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp
Short circuit
A product distribution system in which there is only one or no intermediary between the producer and the consumer, which means that the distance to be traveled is less. This is often referred to as local purchasing, which reduces the transportation generated by the sale and movement of products.
Greenwashing
A company's marketing practice aimed at giving itself a false green reputation. Be wary of posters containing colors reminiscent of nature such as green or brown, the use of green jargon, or unrealistic promises of reducing the ecological footprint.