cotton
The Con: Cotton can use a lot of water to grow, but it really depends on which region of the world it’s grown in.
The Pros: Cotton is a natural fiber that doesn’t need a ton of chemical processing, and it has a lower impact on climate change (read: less CO2 emitted) than most other common fibers.
WHEN YOU SAY “ETHICAL”...
In this case, we mean: Garment workers in Bangladesh were paid a fair salary on time. This brand’s factories offer employees on-site childcare and medical care. Garments are printed with eco-friendly water-based inks. This brand is also women-owned!