recycled polyester
Polyester is basically plastic, which is made from petroleum. Recycled polyester is typically made from recycled plastic bottles. It’s still plastic (which takes decades to break down, and even then just becomes tiny little microfibers, which is a whole other problem), but it does reduce our dependency on nonrenewable fossil fuels.
Recycled polyester production uses less water and energy and emits less CO2 than virgin polyester. So hey, it’s not perfect, but it’s definitely better!
WHEN YOU SAY “ETHICAL”...
In this case, we mean: Garment workers in Vietnam were paid a fair wage for fair working hours. Factories don’t allow child labor, forced labor, or unsafe working conditions. The factories all go through ethical audits like SMETA (SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit) for accountability. This brand offsets carbon emissions through donations to Ecologi. They’re also women-owned!