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Cora Ball
Cora Ball
The Cora Ball both catches fibers in washing machine water and reduces the amount of fibers released from fabric in the wash - which can increase the life of your garments and home textiles! (Coraball.com)
Photo Credits: Showing cora ball [Photograph]. (n.d.). Cora Ball. https://coraball.com/products/buy-3-and-save
Petit Pli
Petit Pli
A very interesting solution to the fashion crisis is a brand called Petit Pli. They create clothes that fold, kind of like origami. And when you grow, the clothes grow with you. This brand is mainly for young children, as babies & children grow incredibly fast. You can wear one piece of clothing for years! And the best part about this creative and innovative brand is that these clothes are made out of recycled plastic water bottles.
Photo Credits: [Showing how long one piece of clothing can last]. (n.d.). Petit Pli. https://shop.petitpli.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoof9NmMx5lDjcYsHZOczda1oDhnr7kO6BBZxkWloGscjykaZKbf
Gulp
Gulp
Gulp is a filter that attaches to your washing machine and take all the microplastics out of your clothes. It takes all of your microplastics out before they can make it to the oceans. And you never have to replace it!
Photo Credits: Photo of gulp filter. [Photograph]. (n.d.). Gulp. https://www.gulp.online/
Ways to Mitigate
But don't fret! There are also ways to help the fashion industry's impact, like mitigation. Mitigation is slowing down something. In this case, we want to mitigate fast fashion. Some ways to mitigate are going to thrift stores, and websites like Thread Up. Thred Up is a website in which you can buy pre owned clothes, shoes, and accessories. You can also donate your old clothes or give them to a friend/sibling. But the main way to mitigate fast fashion's impact is to put your money in the right place. YOU have the power over where you spend, and that can be used for good or evil. if you invest in sustainable choices, you are doing your part. So the next time you go shopping, think to yourself, 'Do I really need this?'
Sustainable Fabrics and Brands
Sustainable Fabrics and Brands
Another great solution is sustainable fabrics and brands. These can help our environment because they don't include harmful dyes, and are made out of sustainable materials that don't harm our Earth. Some sustainable fabrics are fabrics made out of recycled plastic, fabrics made out of bamboo, organic cotton and recycled cotton. Some brands that use sustainable fabrics include Levi's, Eileen Fisher, Reformation, Patagonia, and much more. (Morgan, 2020)
What is slow fashion?
What is slow fashion?
Slow fashion is the widespread reaction to fast fashion and its environmental impact, the argument for hitting the brakes on excessive production, overcomplicated supply chains, and mindless consumption. It advocates for manufacturing that respects people, the environment and animals. (Maiti, 2025) It is sustainability focused, quality materials, and instead of overconsumption, it is conscious consumption. Slow fashion is our future, so let's help!
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