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Sustainable fashion

Meaning in fashion & textiles, with examples

/səˌsteɪnəbl ˈfæʃn/nounCore term

In fashion & textiles, sustainable fashion means: Clothing designed, made and sold in ways that reduce harm to the environment and treat workers fairly, for example through better materials, less waste and longer use.

In Turkish: sürdürülebilir moda

How it is used

A major topic in brand strategy, supplier audits and marketing. Typical terms are organic and recycled fibres, certifications like GOTS and GRS, traceability, water and chemical management, repair and resale. Claims must be supported by evidence, or they can be called greenwashing.

Example sentences

  1. Our sustainable fashion line uses only certified organic cotton and recycled polyester.

  2. Buyers now ask for proof before they accept any sustainable fashion claims.

Common collocations

  • sustainable fashion brand
  • recycled materials
  • traceability
  • circular fashion
  • greenwashing
  • fast fashionA business model in which retailers turn new trends into low-priced clothing very quickly and bring new products to stores many times a season.
  • cottonA soft natural fibre that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, and the yarn or fabric made from it; the most widely used natural fibre in clothing.
  • polyesterA strong synthetic fibre made from oil-based chemicals; it dries quickly, resists creasing and is the most produced textile fibre in the world.
  • supplierA company that provides a brand with fabric, trims or finished garments, often a factory, mill or agent that produces to the brand's orders.

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