Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) - GOTS is a standard through which brands can have their fabrics and textiles certified as being organic. Only textiles made of at least 70% organic fibers can be granted at a GOTS certification.
Greenwashing- Greenwashing is when a brand or company represents itself as being eco-friendly or ethical even though they aren't taking any meaningful action. It is a marketing ploy to mislead consumers, investors, and other stakeholders. The Fashion Law website gives a detailed explanation of the term and its history.
Microfibers- Microfibers are a type of microplastic that comes from synthetic textiles, including polyester, acrylic, and blends. Every time you wash any synthetic material as well as during normal wear, minuscule pieces of plastic are shed. For more information, check out, What does your washing machine have to do with microfibers? by the Ocean Conservancy.
Microplastics- Microplastics are pieces of plastic smaller than 5 millimeters.
Retail Hack - The term "retail hack" is often used in my blog posts. If you don't have time to read the entire post, a retail hack will give you a shortlist of immediate and actionable items.
Slow Fashion - Slow fashion is not fast fashion. Not a $5 new t-shirt or $20 dress. Not a garment that falls apart after a few wears. Not something you are buying today and will get rid of tomorrow. Not a piece of clothing you are buying several of because it is so inexpensive. Slow fashion is a well-made garment that you will wear, not only this season, but next season, and the one after that and even the one after that! Think beautifully made clothes that you are proud to own and wear, again and again, and again and again.
Sustainable Fashion- Sustainable fashion is used interchangeably with terms such as conscious, eco-friendly, ethical, and responsible fashion. There is no universally agreed on or legal ruling to regulate its meaning. For this site, it means the impact of the fashion supply chain from fiber to a garment’s end-of-life and considers how it impacts people, the environment, and animals.
Tencel ™ - Tencel ™ branded lyocell and modal fibers are produced from sustainably sourced wood using environmentally responsible processes.