Sustainable Eco-Fashion Award

SUSTAINABLE ECO-FASHION AWARD

• Materials 
  • Have organic materials been used? 
  • Have materials been used which have environmental benefits/ reduce impact on the environment? – eg Hemp/ bamboo/ organic cotton/ organic silk 
  • Have synthetic materials been used (certain synthetic materials use large amounts of oil and energy and are bad for the environment)? 
  • Have recycled materials/ fibres/ clothes been used in designs?
• Toxic Chemicals 
  • Have toxic chemicals been avoided in the bleaching, colouring and finishing processes? 
  • Are the designs made from organic raw materials which have been cultivated without pesticides? 
• Social Issues 
  • Do the designers’ works help to reduce poverty, promote fair trade, and fair and equitable conditions for garment workers? 
  • Do they allow for decent working conditions? 
  • Do they support payment of fair wages to workers? 
• Environment 
  • Energy 
  • What is the energy impact of the collection? 
  • Have materials or components been shipped long distances? (gas usage) 
  • Do the designs minimize water use? (eg. textiles that require less washing.) 
  • Are recycled/ reused clothes or materials used? 
  • Are the clothes made to last longer, thereby reducing waste? 
  • Do the designs take animal welfare into consideration? 
• Health of Consumers 
  • Do the materials have health benefits for consumers?