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Oh Fair Closet of Mine

Take a minute, before reading this post, and glance into your closet.  Let the colors jump out at you- fix your eyes on your favorite shirt.  Now close your eyes and let your fingers experience the mix of textures.  Wool, cotton, polyester- united.  Breathe in the aroma of clean laundry.
Now open your eyes, and bring that favorite shirt of yours to the computer. Remember why you love it so much: a pleasant memory, the way it looks on you, the color, the texture, the style. Put that all aside for a minute.  Take a peek at the tag.  Mine reads,
“Joe.  Fresh Style. S/P.  100% Cotton”.
This is followed by three haunting words:
“Made in China”.
And if that isn’t enough to send a deluge of butterflies to my stomach, it says the same words below it in French, so I’m forced to read it twice.  I preoccupy my mind with why exactly it is I love this shirt so much, as my face colours with remembrance about cotton and its derivatives. I clearly love the color, the length of the sleeves, and its sophisticated appeal- oh and did I mention it was on the sale rack? Made in China. Made in China. Made in China (by a person with a name) From what I’ve heard regarding sweatshops (China’s a corporate target in particular), the ethical and human rights record is poor.
According to the online magazine, Thread (Fashion Without Victim), ethical clothing is:

1. Made and traded sustainably – where suppliers of raw materials receive a fair price and workers get a fair wage, with guaranteed rights.
2. Made of sustainable materials – minimizing the impact of fashion on the environment. Material made from organic cotton that is safer for farmers, garment workers and the environment, as they’re free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
3. Recycled or vintage – keeping clothes out of landfill and cutting fabric waste in factories.

Keep in mind that the most sustainable closet is your own. There’s no need to trade your existing wardrobe for a more ‘green’ one- be a mindful consumer, however, and take advantage of Value Village, the hidden wonder of a Salvation Army in the back roads of Capilano, Nokomis on Whyte, and the sewing machine that’s been tucked away in the back corner of the hall closet (behind the box of vintage clothing your grandmother passed down to you which you should immediately dive into and call me).  Take time to discover, be creative, and learn while you do it. You’re paying for your clothing- know where every single penny goes- demand your favorite brands for ethical and sustainable practices and keep them accountable. Don’t know where to start in this all?  How about taking a peak at the links below? Oh, and maybe put your shirt back in your closet, as mine has furtively made its way to the floor.

This post was authored by Karin Sederberg, a student in the Environmental Studies Program at The King’s University College.

http://www.ejfoundation.org/page141.html

http://www.ejfoundation.org/modules.php?set_albumName=album13&id=BIV0124L_09&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

http://www.ejfoundation.org/modules.php?set_albumName=album13&id=BIV0124L_08x&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2008/oct/14/ethicalfashion-people-tree?picture=338583714

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/

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Posted: January 26th, 2009 under King's Students, Sederberg.
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Comment from Joan
Time January 26, 2009 at 11:38 pm

Hurray! Thrift store shoppers untie!

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