What we wear

Purchasing and shopping involve a choice and that is our power. So before buying ask yourself:
Do we need this?
What is the environmental impact?
Who benefits from the purchase?
The 1st question only you can answer but the second 2 questions are resolved well when you buy secondhand.

Have you been to the op shop lately when thinking of clothes you may need? Vintage or thrifting, recycling or free cycling, or whatever you call it, it means less is needed and more is reused and that is a good thing.
“I love vintage and recycled clothes. They make extravagance less costly to obtain, and I like to imagine the story behind each piece. Who wore it, where did she wear it, and who did she meet? Was it her favourite hat? Did she save up for it? I love the mystery of vintage clothes.” DITA VON TESSE

If you can't find what you like at Vinnies, Salvos or Australian Red Cross you can try these other vintage stores in Australia that are specifically for recycled children's clothing and accessories:
Second Childhood Melbourne,Victoria
Vinegar and Brown Paper Melbourne, Victoria
Boomerang Claremont, WA
Clothes LIME Boutique online store
Bearly Worn Albury NSW and online
2nd life NSW

I'm sure you know many more stores you would like to recommend so please add them in comments to be included in this growing directory.

FURTHER READING:
Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry discusses polyester and cotton processes from an environmental perspective.
Impact Of Textiles And Clothing Industry On Environment
Group to Rate Environmental Impact of Clothing - The New York Times
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition 60 leading apparel brands working to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products around the world.
100% Organic Cotton

Organic Baby things

Bay Bee Cino organic body suit

100% Organic Cotton: This garment is made with Organic Cotton grown without the use of harmful chemicals. Organic Cotton is free of pesticides, herbicides and toxic chemicals and is ideal for baby’s sensitive skin. This garment is non-allergenic which is gentle as can be for newborn babies lovely soft supple skin. When purchasing this garment you are helping create a healthy planet for all. Visit the online store.

Cotton growers who use organic based growing practices expect to offer a healthier and cleaner product and benefit the planet. Some of the contributions for the planet include:

• Protecting surface and groundwater quality
• Conservation of biodiversity: planta and insects
• Eliminating the use of toxic chemicals used in cotton production
• Reducing soil erosion.

Hand Knitted Organic Australian Merino Beanie

Beanie handmade in organic Australian merino wool. It is very soft & cute for babies and toddlers from around 1 to 2 years of age.  The stripes are dark green and purple and navy with a lime green top knot.
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