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Sustainable Fashion Glossary Activities

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Greenwashing Cruelty free Eco design Sublimation Tencel Biodegradable Composted Renewable

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3. Cactus Leather

2. Mushroom Leather

1. Pineapple Leather

4. Cellulose

5. Chinchilla

10. Deadstock Materials

7. Hemp

9. Capsule Wardrobe

8. Furmark

6. Mink

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Definition 1/15

The term refers to the total amount of greenhouse gasses, particularly CO2 emissions, that are released either directly or indirectly to fulfill the needs of an individual, organization, or community. This term was coined by the multinational oil and gas company BP in an attempt to shift the responsibility of cutting emissions from businesses to consumers, but it is now commonly used to quantify the impact of organizations or products. The fashion industry produces about 10 % of annual carbon emissions.

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These materials cannot be broken down by natural organisms, leading to long-term environmental pollution. They persist for thousands of years, posing serious ecological risks. Examples include plastics, metals, and industrial chemicals, which contribute to air, water, and soil pollution, as well as health issues like cancer.

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This word addresses pre-consumer waste in garment production, aiming to maximise fabric utilisation. Using the example of a T-shirt, typically composed of four parts (front, back, and two sleeves), the process involves cutting pieces in a way that eliminates leftover fabric.

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The circular economy is an economic system that follows the approach of reducing, reusing, recycling, and recovering materials to minimize waste and environmental impact. Its vision is long-term sustainability, ensuring resources are efficiently utilized and regenerated. From a sustainability perspective, it focuses on maximizing environmental benefits and resource value by extending product lifecycles. The business model is service-oriented, prioritizing access over ownership through strategies like leasing, sharing, and product-as-a-service.

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The skin taken from a cow, steer, horse, bull or from the skin of some other large adult animal.

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This process involves treating hides or skins with a solution of acids and salt to lower their pH before the next treatment. The acid (usually sulfuric acid or formic acid) softens the fibers, while the salt (typically sodium chloride) prevents excessive swelling. It ensures proper tanning and enhances the final quality of the leather.

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This process changes the chemistry inside the leather fibers to make it more difficult for the enzymes from bacteria and fungi to break them down – this makes the leather durable. It prepares skins and hides for leather production.

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Raw materials are transformed into less valuable products (e.g., from textiles to building padding). In recent years, several designers have begun working with discarded materials or making upcycled garments, just as major luxury brands have pulled samples and old collections out of warehouses and reintroduced them in a new guise.

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... is a type of environmental regulation and development that allows companies to voluntarily comply with predetermined processes or objectives set by the certification service. These certification services provide a logo, commonly known as an ecolabel, which can be applied to products certified under their standards. This is viewed as a form of corporate social responsibility, allowing companies to meet their obligation to minimize harmful impacts on the environment by voluntarily following a set of externally set and measured objectives.

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The ability to track where and how a fashion item was made, from raw materials to final product. It helps ensure ethical labor and sustainable materials.

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A system where materials are continuously reused, preventing waste and reducing environmental impact. In fashion, this approach—also known as circular design—ensures that clothing remains in circulation for as long as possible. Old garments are repaired, repurposed, or broken down into raw materials to create new fabric, minimizing the need for virgin resources and promoting sustainability.

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A tag or certification on clothing that shows it was made in an environmentally friendly way. Examples include “organic cotton” or “Fair Trade Certified.”

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A virtual world accessed through specialized devices, creating an immersive experience where users can interact with digital elements. In fashion, it enables virtual try-ons and digital clothing, helping reduce waste by offering an alternative to fast fashion.

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Counterfeiting is the illegal copying of designer brands and selling fake versions. Counterfeit fashion often ignores sustainability and ethical labor practices.

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Excess fabric discarded during clothing production, often resulting from traditional cutting methods that leave odd-shaped leftovers. In contrast, zero-waste patterns are designed to use the entire fabric width, minimizing waste through efficient design.

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Mass and Rapid Production

Short Product Lifespan

Production in Low-Wage Countries

HIGHER PRICES

Timeless Designs

Low Prices

MORE DURABLE GARMENTS

Negative Environmental Impact

ALWAYS ON TREND

Ethical Production

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What can consumers and companies do to reduce the effects of Fast Fashion?

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Choose sustainable brands

Improve working conditions and pay fair wages

Implement circular economy strategies

Use sustainable or low environmental impact materials

Invest in high-quality garments

Buy less clothes

Be transparent about the provenance of products and manufacturing processes

Demand transparency and traceability from brands

Recycle and reuse clothes

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Indigo dye

Indigo is a blue pigment extracted from the leaves of indigo-bearing plants. Its name comes from India, which was its main producer. It is the oldest natural source of blue dye known to humankind. For thousands of years, people have used indigo to dye natural fibers across continents and cultures: many ancient civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Britain, Mesoamerica, Peru, Iran, and West Africa, have used it. The oldest indigo-dyed cloth discovered was in Peru and dates back 6,000 years. Most indigo dye produced today is synthetic, constituting around 80,000 tonnes each year, as of 2023. Itis most commonly associated with the production of denim cloth and blue jeans, where its properties allow for effects such as stone washing

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Microplastics

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5 mm in size and can be found in the environment, especially in aquatic and marine ecosystems. Synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and acrylic are commonly used in about 60 % of clothing worldwide. When these fabrics are worn and washed, small pieces of the synthetic yarn, known as microfibers, are released into the environment. It is estimated that there are around 1.4 million trillion microfibers in our oceans.

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Sable

The sable is a mammal that belongs to the family Mustelidae. It is similar to a marten and primarily inhabits the forest environments of Russia and northern Mongolia. The sable has a slender, elongated body, a tapered head, and a long, thick tail. Its fur is very fine, soft, and reddish-brown or grey. The sable is known for producing high-quality furs that were used in the past to create luxurious clothing.

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Virtual clothing

It refers to virtual 3D clothing that is designed to fit both humans and digital avatars. Unlike traditional garments, these digital clothes are created using specialized 3D computer programs such as Blender and CLO3D, instead of fabric and textiles. Although virtual clothing has primarily been used in gaming, luxury brands have also adopted it to showcase new collections in the Metaverse, while some brands are implementing 3D virtual fitting and AR tryons in their websites to reduce returns and the industry’s carbon footprint.

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Lifecycle

The lifecycle of a garment refers to the journey a clothing item takes from its creation to its disposal. This journey consists of several important stages, starting with extracting raw materials and moving on to fabric manufacturing, clothing manufacturing, retailing, use, end-of-life, and recycling or disposal.

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Raccoon dog

The raccoon dog is a canid species that resembles a small fox and is found in East Asia. Its fur has markings similar to those of a raccoon, but it is more closely related to foxes. These animals are widespread in their natural habitat across Asia, but they have become invasive in Europe due to their introduction to the fur trade.

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Furmark

"Furmark", a global certification and traceability system for natural fur, consolidates independently verified certification programs into a unified system to provide consumers, retailers and brands full assurance and confidence when purchasing fur.

Company

Consumer

Improve working conditions and pay fair wages

Use sustainable or low environmental impact materials

Recycle and reuse clothes

Choose sustainable brands

Be transparent about the provenance of products and manufacturing processes

Implement circular economy strategies

Invest in high-quality garments

Buy less clothes

Demand transparency and traceability from brands

Cactus Leather Desserto

This material is a groundbreaking alternative to traditional leather. Mature cactus leaves are harvested and processed using minimal water and no pesticides making it an environmentally responsible choice. The manufacturing process is free from toxic chemicals, assuring minimal harm to the planet. It's exceptionally durable and has the texture of traditional leather (World Fashion Exchange, 2023).

Greenwashing

Greenwashing refers to the deceptive marketing tactics used by organizations to present their products, activities, or policies as environmentally friendly, when in reality they are not. This is becoming a growing concern nowadays as some companies are trying to capitalize on the increasing demand for more sustainable and ethical products. Companies often promote supposedly “environmentallyfriendly” initiatives such as introducing a small eco-friendly product line, using recycled packaging, and switching to LED lights in their offices, while completely ignoring critical environmental and labor issues.

Biodegradable

All materials will eventually break down, but some can take thousands of years and release harmful chemicals in the process, such as plastic. Biodegradable items, on the other hand, can naturally decompose in the environment by the action of bacteria, fungi, or other living organisms and avoid pollution. There are three main types of biodegradable fibers: first, natural fibers, including wool, cotton, silk, hemp, and linen, as well as cellulose-based fibers such as modal, viscose, and lyocell; second, bio-based synthetic fibers, including polylactic acid (PLA) plastics, cellulose acetate, and aliphatic polyesters; and third, polyesters produced by microorganisms, usually created through bacterial fermentation.

Renewable

A renewable resource is a resource that can be naturally replenished over time, making it sustainable despite human consumption. However, proper management is crucial as overuse can deplete even renewable resources like water, wood, or food. Renewable resources are especially important for their potential to replace nonrenewable, or finite, resources in energy production.

Pineapple Leather Piñatex

Made from fibres of pineapple leaves, tax over the sustainable alternative with a unique appearance. It is not only eco-friendly but also supports farming communities in developing countries (World Fashion Change, 2023).

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Cellulose

Cellulose is a natural substance that makes up the cell walls of plants, providing structure and strength. It is the most abundant organic polymer on Earth and is commonly used in textiles like cotton, linen, and rayon, as well as in paper production.

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SLOW FASHION

FAST FASHION

ALWAYS ON TREND

Timeless Designs

HIGHER PRICES

Low Prices

Mass and Rapid Production

Small Batch Production

MORE DURABLE GARMENTS

Short Product Lifespan

Ethical Production

Production in Low-Wage Countries

LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Negative Environmental Impact

Composted

Compostability is a term used for products that can be disposed of with organic waste and recovered in composting plants after use. During the composting process, compostable products, along with kitchen and garden waste, are transformed into a new material called compost. Composting is an essential part of waste management as food and other compostable materials form around 20 % of landfills, and due to anaerobic conditions in landfills, these materials take longer to biodegrade.

Hemp

Hemp is a versatile and sustainable fibre that requires minimal water and no pesticides to grow, with strong fibres suitable for various textile applications.

Sublimation

Sublimation is a sophisticated printing technique that allows you to transfer a design into a surface, such as fabric, ceramics, metals, plastics, and wood, with impressive precision and resolution. The process uses heat and pressure to infuse the ink into the surface, producing a permanent, faderesistant, and high-quality print that is not only vibrant but also long-lasting. This printing technique is most effective on materials with a surface coated with polyester or a polyester compound. The polyester coating allows the ink to deeply penetrate the surface, resulting in a more vivid and sharp image. Sublimation can also create a unique vintage worn-out effect on denim by removing the indigo dye from the fabric.

Mushroom Leather Mycelium

Derived from mycelium, the root system of mushrooms, this material is not only biodegradable but also highly versatile allowing it to yield various textures and colours (World Fashion Exchange, 2023).

Chinchillas

Chinchillas are members of the rodent family. Chinchillas have a very thick coat of fur (as many as 60 hairs per follicle) that was originally a blue-gray in color; however, today chinchillas have been bred with coats that are black, gray, white, beige, and combinations of each. Their thick fur not only keeps them warm, it also protects them from fleas, lice, and predators. Chinchillas have a rounded body, large mouse-like ears, short legs, and a long tail.

Tencel

Tencel is the registered trademark under which the Austrian company Lenzing marks its synthetic fibers made from cellulose, i.e. fibers obtained from natural raw materials such as beech wood pulp (TENCEL Modal) and eucalyptus wood pulp (TENCEL Lyocell). The production process involves using cellulose from trees grown in sustainable plantations, and the fibers are obtained through a low environmental impact process. Both TENCEL Modal and TENCEL Lyocell fibers are biodegradable.

Cruelty-Free

"Cruelty-free" is a term that refers to products, mostly cosmetics, which are not tested on animals. This implies that neither the finished product nor its components have been subjected to any testing on animals. Typically, such products are made from natural ingredients and do not contain any animalbased components.

Capsule wardrobe

The term capsule wardrobe originated in the 1970s, coined by British fashion icon Susie Faux. Traditionally, a capsule consists of 10-50 practical and versatile clothing pieces forming a complete seasonal wardrobe, though the definition has become less rigid over time. The key principle is interchangeability, allowing for numerous outfit combinations with fewer items (Wolfe, 2023).

Eco-design

Eco-design refers to the incorporation of environmental aspects into the product development process, by balancing ecological and economic requirements. The aim is to consider environmental factors at all stages of the product development process, ensuring that products have the smallest possible environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle.

Mink

A mink is a small, semiaquatic carnivorous mammal belonging to the weasel family (Mustelidae). Mink have short legs, a long thick neck, and a broad head with short rounded ears. The coat is a deep rich brown, sometimes with white markings on the throat, chest, and underparts. The pelage consists of a dense soft underfur overlaid with dark and glossy guard hairs. Mink fur has been highly valued in the fashion industry for its softness and luster, often used to make coats and other clothing items.

Deadstock Materials

Unused fabric or clothing originally intended for sale but left over due to overproduction, canceled orders, or excess inventory. Sustainable designers repurpose deadstock materials to reduce waste and extend the fabric’s lifecycle.