The sustainable wardrobe: natural fabric selection.

[@TheDonovanu]

Great that you and other youtubers are starting to address sustainable fashion. Often youtube bloggers can promote mindless consumption which is so bad for nature and the workers involved. Thank you!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Thank you! Yes, I am also happy to see so many bloggers talking about fashion sustainability! The more the better 🌿🌸🌿

[@harikamahendra]

I am a sewist and I decided that I will keep the use of synthetic fibres to a minimum and this video was right on time!

[@wonderwardrobe]

That’s amazing :) thank you!

[@mpustelnik85]

I love how you explain issues with such simplicity. Straight to the point which makes it very easy to digest and remember! Looking forward to your next videos!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Gosia P that was my plan, to make it easy to follow and remember! Guess it turned out right! Thank you so much!

[@ilovepavlovanomnom]

I've watched some videos about the sustainability of materials before, and your video gives me EXACTLY the information I want to know! Thank you for being so amazing!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+ilovepavlovanomnom thanks! I am so glad you found what you were looking for 🌿❤️

[@chaima1908]

this video was so easy to understand and helpful. I am trying to dress in a more ethical and eco-friendly way ; and this video sure is a good start!!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Thanks! I am so glad you found it useful! I hope now it's clear what natural fabrics you could choose for your wardrobe.

[@quel9039]

This was so educational and enlightening. Thank you for putting your time and effort into this video, I really do appreciate it.

[@joyful8072]

Hi Daria, I just want to thank you for everything you do to educate the people about fast fashion and making ethical choices in clothing. I am quite environmentally aware but as time goes on I realize just how much more I need to learn. One of these areas is in clothing. It was through you that I learned about how clothing contributes to environmental problems. Little by little I learn more and make positive changes. Thanks again.

[@indiearteaga]

Let me tell you that youre the only one who talk about this topics on youtube not like other girls who only say... buy this or that. Congrats i love your chanel greetings from mexico :D

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Indie lane thank you! Yes I am more about ‘how to buy less and wear more’

[@KatRies1]

I really appreciate the information you provided about natural fabrics sourced from animals as it will help me make more ethical choices in the future. Great job, and thank you for caring about the environment and our animal friends!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+KatRies1 thank you!! I am glad you found it useful! 🌿❤️🌿

[@lifelovesme]

It is wonderful that you not only teach people how to style, build a wardrobe, but also one that is sustaiable and ethical. It is an aspect of fashion that consumers are becoming more aware of, in the past few years. Let's hope it will contiune to pick up momentum. Fast fashion is not the way forward.

[@andreayaya]

I appreciate your raising the issue of sustainability in clothing.

[@ΝικολέταΕλισάβετΑρταβάνη]

Very informative video. Can you please also note what you are wearing? It will be fun if with your educational videos you note 1 minute by showcasing example with clothes you bought and wear which are according to the video theme. Keep the good work!

[@NotOfThisAge]

Very informative video. I look forward to the next one. And I would love to hear about the environmental impact if Lyocell (from bamboo). Regarding rabbit wool I would add that angora rabbits suffer so much when they are shaved. Some even die due to the shock and pain of it. I saw a video of it and it broke my heart. I'm sad to hear that sheep don't fare too much better. In Romania we still farm sheep on a small scale and that ensures better quality of life I think.

[@wonderwardrobe]

+NotOfThisAge yes I've read about the angora rabbits too around 2 years ago. And now I am just trying to skip Angora wool in general. Animal abuse is a very sad and serious issue that need to be taken more seriously.

[@keodi1]

@@wonderwardrobe I saw a video that was heartbreaking...I would never purchase angora anythng'

[@velvet_kiss]

Thank you, Daria for this great and very useful video! In the last two years I started to be more conscious about the material and fibers the clothes I buy are made of. Now I look for and prefer to buy mainly garments that are made of natural fibers. I don't buy fast fashion for several years and of the reasons for this is because such brands use very poor and synthetic fibers and because of the low quality. I am from Bulgaria and we have a local brand ( Verychi) that produce clothes of very high quality from natural fibers. I find this video very helpful and it is very interesting ana useful to learn that clothes of blended fibers are not nature friendly and it's better to avoid them! Love your videos very much! ☺👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@patriciasalvanstintore6654]

Super useful! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Thank you Patricia! ❤️

[@atha6491]

Thank you for your work and for sharing your knowledge! I enjoy all videos - every time 👍🏻😍

[@wonderwardrobe]

Thank you so much! I am glad you liked this one too. More goodies are coming ❤️🌿

[@sophieoliver4210]

Oh Daria, what a great video, thank you. Actually I could listen to you read out the telephone book, because I love your voice so much. But addressing this very important topic is fab. It was so interesting and informative and I will watch your upcoming videos, too.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Sophie, thank you so much! You're too kind ❤️ More goodies are coming

[@gemmal8110]

I will definitely be more mindful of the clothes I get now! Also please can you do an example winter capsule!

[@wonderwardrobe]

That's great! Of course, there will be several wardrobe examples for winter, just a little bit later.

[@pilarguerrero12874]

This is such a good and informative video. In the south of Chile, sheep grow in more natural conditions, even though the Haciendas have thousands of sheep, the space for them to run, eat grass and grow is vast. Most of our wool is exported, so we are a source of natural and cruelty free wool... but I guess not everywhere has the same conditions. You have taught me several new concepts today, thank you very much ☺

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Pilar Guerrero thanks for sharing! Chile wool for everybody! ❤️

[@aurelieminder4157]

Thank you for your videos! There are so helpful and instructif. It's not easy nowaday to buy ethical clothes, sustainable and with really nice shapes. One again thank you for making this more clear.

[@wonderwardrobe]

+aurélie Minder yes, I agree, it's not easy and it's slow, but totally possible!

[@BeautifulTripsandPlaces]

Great video, loved the explanation, thanks!

[@Al-je3ik]

Eye-opening. Thank you.

[@targetandapply]

Your videos are the only videos I look forward to on KZbin. I love your presentation skills too! Thank you Daria x

[@wonderwardrobe]

+shills thank you so much! More goodies are coming!

[@thestory6468]

This is what I am looking for Thank you

[@kirstinpiche]

Thanks so much for the information. I had no idea wool and cashmere had such a big environmental impact. I love forward to the next episode.

[@andrennabird]

This video was eye-opening! I will think twice next time I buy a mixed fabric at H&M because the thought of it not disintegrating for up to 200 years is so upsetting!

[@doloresvila3128]

Way to go girl! Thanks

[@wonderwardrobe]

Great! Happy you found it interesting! Thank you Dolores!

[@martatriquell7376]

Bravo Daria!! This was super interesting! I didn't know anything about the fabric's production and their environmental impact . Thanks so much for sharing!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+marta triquell thank you!!! You live, you learn 🌿❤️❤️❤️

[@mariasofficial8248]

Love this video, most informative video I've found thus far. Thank you !!!

[@melinalobo2203]

Thanks Daria, this video was very informative. I am trying to be more sustainable, and i know i need to start with my closet. and because i am not a Minimalist wardrobe kind, i thought it will be difficult. But its not, I got great tips from here!

[@wonderwardrobe]

Glad to hear that! It’s not difficult at all, it just takes time. You can’t just change your wardrobe in one day, so be patient ;)

[@glutenaciouslife7612]

Wow! Thank you so much for making this type of videos, I feel there's not enough discussion about sustainable fashion and the impact that the production of clothing has on the enviroment . Just out of curiosity, when you mention the production, does it include the process of dying the fabrics? I'd like to learn more about this. Also, are there any books/ readings you might suggest me? I'm really looking forward expanding my knowledge on sustainable fashion. Thank your!

[@moussabby]

That was so informative and enlightening! Thank you Daria for helping us make better informed decisions.

[@wonderwardrobe]

+moussabby you're very welcome! Thank you!

[@AnoukAlpha]

Hi Daria, great topic! What about bamboo?

[@JessMcPhersonYoung]

Great video thank you!

[@josieTheDuck]

Very useful! Thank you very much

[@wonderwardrobe]

Great! Happy you found it useful!

[@Ymat233]

What a great video! Thank you so much for such informative and inspiring content. I have been dealing with difficulties in finding sustainable brands and now I feel lot more informed on how to make better buying choices

[@РоллерМолодость]

One of the best video on channel. Daria, please make it clear, are theese brands in your issue called Eco brands using recycled or peace fabrics?

[@iamnobody2241]

Thank you for this

[@luuizaferro]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Luiza Ferro thanks! More goodies are coming ❤️🌿

[@mirisoji8406]

Excellent video!

[@user-kr2ty9vk5n]

Thank you!

[@donitaroseevaristo4086]

I love this. I learned a lot from you . Ive been waiting for you to post another video. Got very excited to watch it. :) I really love all of your videos. Thank you very much for sharing your talent and expertise :):)

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Donita Rose Evaristo you're so sweet! Thank you so much! More interesting things are coming soon ;)

[@soybeanbun]

Very relevant subject while still being creative and cute! Amazing content! Great job as usual! ☺️

[@wonderwardrobe]

+soybeanbun thanks! I tried to make it interesting to watch, not only informative. Glad it showed!

[@hypnoartsbooksmediaevents6543]

Brilliant thank you for your clear explanations, I am sharing this as we all need to think about our dwindling resources.

[@veganvocalist4782]

Thank you 🙏😊

[@ranjanamajumdar7302]

Thank you so much for this video !! I love the way you say natural !! It's so cute !!

[@Itsme_1648]

You are really opening my eyes!!

[@likv]

Awesome video! Saved it. Have a question about the mixing fabric issue (8:43) if the fabric is, let's say, 50% cotton / 50% linen is it also can't be recycled or it takes much more time to be recycled? Both fabric are natural. Thanks.

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Lydia Kiptila the things is that we don't have the technology yet that would allow us to separate different types of yarns. But at least these blended fabrics that include only natural fibers like in your example, are biodegradable.

[@aneta5196]

Can you please make a video on how to care for these fabrics to make them last longer?

[@gypsyheartcaravan]

Hi Daria - what do you think of bamboo? I've heard it's a great alternative but does it require even more water/ chemicals etc?

[@BeHappyNoMatterWhat]

Thank you for speaking about the environmental and abusive side of wool

[@sarahchaprobin32]

A really informative video. Thanks!

[@marilynmansilla7448]

Thank you again for a super informative and interesting video!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Marilyn Mansilla thanks! Glad you liked it ❤️

[@EnglishSquared]

Well-researched & organized! Thanks!

[@SkyeAten]

I'm sewing my own capsule wardrobe from scratch. Fast fashion labels are unsustainable, and ethical brands are unaffordable. But buying material for sewing is surprisingly cheap. I just buy sewing magazines & patterns, and search youtube tutorials when I get stuck. Oh, and it takes me around the same time to sew an item of superior quality and fit, as it did walking around a mall or browsing online shops.

[@Howwedoit]

Thank you for this wonderful informational video. I will soon be starting my sustainable fashion line and And am loving your content!!!

[@wonderwardrobe]

That sounds exciting! Good luck! ❤️

[@LeaGoesGreen]

So informative, I learned a lot! It's also a concern that even if the natural fibers are biodegradable, what about the dyes in them being toxic too?

[@lenkarajlaxmi2585]

very in formative. Thank You

[@environmentewebsite6198]

Great video Daria ! bless you

[@beagarzon3898]

I learned a lot of new information. Thank you.

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Bea Garzon that's great! So glad you did!

[@marielpatriciasanabriaesti3241]

Your videos are SO interesting!! 😍😍😍 love them! ❤❤❤

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Marielsaes thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@keyramartinezdunn4402]

Daria, excellent informative video. I love to learn about this side of fashion specially because I am trying to evolve into a more sustainable and eco-friendly wardrobe. Currently pregnant (in my 2nd trimester) so do you have any ideas of eco friendly maternity style ideas you can recommend?

[@chefflight1954]

Thank you for the knowledge!

[@helenascribe210]

Really helpful video. Helps me make good choices.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yai! That’s great!

[@wanessa4366]

Amazing and very informative video!!!

[@wipaweeangsuwatcharakorn3257]

very useful, thank you

[@croitoriafaraformule]

Hello, Daria. Have you by any chance heard of unconventional fibers such as nettle? I am very interested in natural fibers and theese seem to be most convenient. Thank you. Great video!

[@roxasoliver]

This is so great. Thank you!

[@Tiajade1107]

Really helped me with my project, thank you x

[@aprincesadaervilha]

Such an amazing and informative Video💕

[@sunlight8299]

Thank you, really impressed. I'd like to know more about the colouring process for fabrics. Can this also be done ethically/sustainably?

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Sun Light yes, it can be done ethically, using natural dyes made out of mostly vegetables. But not a lot of brands care about it, because it's more complicated, expensive and time consuming.

[@PsychicKathleen]

Really great job on this video Daria! I sew my own clothes and always work to pick fabrics that are sustainable (not always easy!) - while watching your video I noticed you didn't mention bamboo which is another sustainable fabric choice I think? What is your opinion?

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Kathleen Meadows We'll talk about bamboo fabrics next time, because they are not natural, but semisynthetic and require use of heavy chemicals.

[@wonderwardrobe]

Why?

[@swylie516]

Thank you so much for this informative, and well-researched video! It's been incredibly educational and helpful.

[@xomarahdickison7567]

Hello Daria, I'm a bit of a fashionista with a slim buget but a good eye for quality and value. I have always loved fashion and enjoy it as a serious hobby. I would like to prepare a Fall-Winter board for pieces that I own and a few new ones that I will add for my new season capsule. I work in the medical industry, socialize with friends. How many items should I have in my capsule including bags. Also, I wear black, navy, gray and white. Can I add yellow or orange or will that look weird? Please help thank you!

[@wonderwardrobe]

What are your go-to sustainable fabrics? Let’s chat!

[@jovita9323]

I buy everything pre-owned so I never payed much attention to fabric materials until recently. I discovered, that natural materials last much longer and are more versatile. I love hemp and linen. I have an amazing and very strong hemp backpack. Also linen is like a national textile in my country :).

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Jovita Rutkauskaitė oh that's amazing! Where are you from?

[@jovita9323]

Lithuania. Greetings!

[@Patty4580]

Thank you for your amazing work! So very informative! I am currently attempting to transition to a more sustainable wardrobe, and trying to reduce my environmental fashion footprint. I have bought all my clothing pre-owned as well for the past year, and I am loving the process! I will definitely pay more attention to fabrics as well from now on. Currently on my favorites: Linen! Florida summers are HOT! :) Much love!

[@VeronicaMoullaianova]

Loved your video, Daria! Well explained. To the point. Easy to understand. Nice job ;-). I recently talked about organic cotton vs traditional cotton vs Tencel in one of my 'Sustainable Fashion Talks' and I concluded with the fact that organic cotton, and organic fibers in general, are the better option. Of course, it's not only about WHAT you buy, it's also about HOW MUCH you purchase and HOW you treat your clothes & accessories. Looking forward to part 2 and 3 of these series! Love, Veronica

[@ВераТарасова-х8я]

Прекрасно, что вы затрагиваете тему необдуманного потребления и его вреда на окружающую среду. Спасибо! Вы знаете какие бренды используют экологичные методы производства?

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Вера Тарасова Спасибо! Да, вот здесь я составила список таких брендов: wonder-wardrobe.com/blog/affordable-ethical-fashion

[@koshkamarvel7825]

Спасибо за видео, Дарья! Расскажите пожалуйста про интересные бренды с натуральными тканями.

[@masha7377]

Great video, Daria! :) how can clothes be recycled? I have never seen a fabric recycling container in my city. I always struggle what to do with old clothes, because donating isn't that great for many reasons, and not always can I sell them at an appropriate price. Recycling would be a great alternative!

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Marie Bach this is something you need to google by yourself. But if you have H&M store close by you can give it to them for recycling. I also found this list of other brands that also collect old clothes: mashable.com/2015/11/08/recycle-used-clothing/#rNg68Yu2Liq5

[@masha7377]

Daria Andronescu thank you very much! :)

[@christyfray9412]

I tend to do most of my clothes shopping at the thrift stores but I'm still picky about my fabric choices. I still go for natural fibers.

[@danorion369]

I love natural fibers. can you tell me what your thoughts are on Rayon fibers? I know they've been using that practice on wood, bamboo and even hemp nowadays to make the fibers softer. How do you feel about them?

[@wonderwardrobe]

You can learn about Rayon fabric in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6rTdHWfabp2d8U ;)

[@radhakrishnans499]

...very nice video. It helps) 🙏🙏

[@nabilling]

Thank you so much for sharing, I’m currently trying to grow my clothing label which I want it to be ecofriendly. I have a question tho. What about ramie fabric? Is it included as linen or different?

[@michaelvictoriareese]

I am THRILLED you are doing this series!!!! Will you please add a segment on specific retailers or companies that are both fashion forward and sustainable? And a segment on how choosing better quality will eventually be budget friendly (e.g. comparing the cost of "fast fashion" with sustainable fashion, not just environmentally, but financially on our own pocket books. Please? Pretty please? (I want to be more fashion forward, have better quality clothes, make more conscious and specific choices, and be sustainable (environmentally and morally/ethically). And I want to look more sophisticated and age appropriate. I want to start with your advice!! :)

[@wonderwardrobe]

+michaelvictoriareese, thank you! I am so glad you like the idea! I already have this guide about affordable fashion forward eco brands here: wonder-wardrobe.com/blog/affordable-ethical-fashion I am pretty sure you'll find there many alternative to mass market brands

[@karlcraddock3327]

You are an amazing person I love you.

[@LeePrestige]

Thank you!! What about camel hair? Is it as sustainable as alpaca?

[@wk7235]

How is peace silk produced? As opposed to regular silk

[@wonderwardrobe]

The peace silk production happens when the silk is extracted after the silkworm has completed metamorphosis and emerged from the cocoon as a moth. Basically, all the silkworms survive and become a moth. In traditional production the silkworms are killed before they even transformed into the moths.

[@katecham627]

@@wonderwardrobe dies that make any difference in the thread quality?

[@leaschmitt2496]

@@wonderwardrobe I thought that wasn't possible as the emerging of the pupa breaks the continuous thread and makes it impossible to spin ?

[@-whackd]

In Asia, especially Korea, you can smell the silkworm pupae boiling from far away. Those pupae are not wasted, they're eaten by people eager for a cheap protein snack.

[@SkyeAten]

This video should have more views! So useful 💕

[@xbabiechin]

Hi can you do a fall outfit/business outfit video? thank you so much! :)

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Y B Hi! Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu9Zoqgg7t4jrs

[@komalabad]

Hi! Daria! I love your videos they are very informative & precise ..just had a doubt.. what if the fabric is a blend of natural fibers? Is it sustainable & biodegradable then?

[@wonderwardrobe]

A blend of natural materials is biodegradable but can’t be recycled, so I would say it’s more sustainable than a blend of synthetics.

[@komalabad]

Daria Andronescu thanks .. please tell me what if natural fibre is 95% and 5% elastane? Can it be recycled and biodegradable?

[@miasmith5468]

This makes me cringe at my shopping habits in my younger years. These videos should be very useful to young people with the excitement of earning their own incomes but lack the knowledge about sustainable fashion. I'm very curious myself about tencel- I guess that's in the next episode. Thank you Daria!

[@komalabad]

Also what if the natural fiber is 95% & 5% elastane? can it be recycled & is it biodegradable?

[@gittevandevelde2208]

What about materials that are blended between natural materials? Grana has some items that are made of a blend of cotton and silk, while that can't be recycled, they are biodegradable?

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yes, they can’t be recycled but will biodegrade eventually

[@_solange]

Hello :) what program do you use to edit your videos?

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Solange I use Final Cut Pro ;)

[@rosamancuso40]

Very very useful video! Sometimes we are so confused about that!thanks !!!🙏🏻

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Rosa Mancuso thanks! I am glad it cleared out what ever confusion you might had.

[@sherisanders8571]

Good information, however, it is not cruelty free. Could you go into more depth regarding cruelty free fabrics that would also be sophisticated and sustainable?

[@TheEllaellos]

Can one build a whole wardrobe made of sustainable materials and still look modern?

[@wonderwardrobe]

I think, YES, it's totally possible. The capsules I show you and the ones I create for my clients include only sustainable materials. I always check what the items are made of first, and if it's something bad, I won't choose it, even if the item fits well or is crazy beautiful. Next time I want to show you a capsule example paying more attention on choosing sustainable fabrics. So stay tuned ;)

[@TheEllaellos]

Thanks so much for your reply. I only very recently became aware of/interested in sustainable fashion. Right on time I would say, as I was really getting fed up with my polyester-filled wardrobe! Polyester is everywhere, even in the more expensive brands! I ended up buying all those items over the years, because I loved their design and couldn't find a better equivalent. I am now learning to say NO to polyester even it's coming from my favourite brand(s). Apart from it beeing bad for the environment it's also not pleasant to wear and it gets smelly very quickly so it needs to be washed more often!

[@greeeneyes91]

So, basically, every material has negative impact on the environment? Wow, I guess I will start looking more into second-hand/pre-loved stores ... mostly, the stuff is cheaper there anyway, so win-win (:

[@wonderwardrobe]

Yes, more or less 😕 The best options are either organic, recycled or yes, preloved clothing.

[@chilenitochile4596]

Lastima que aca en chile no llegue casi nada de ropa de lino, puro algodon

[@Psychologist_Natalia]

Do you never buy clothes from mixed fabrics? Probably it's very tough

[@wonderwardrobe]

+Romashkanatty no, I don't buy mixed fabrics anymore. But I've made some bad choices in the past before I knew all of this. Now I pay more attention to what I choose to wear. It's not that hard.

[@Psychologist_Natalia]

Daria Andronescu Good! And anyway I think it's better to take baby steps than do nothing. Honestly all of this information scares me too much. I'm a mess :(

[@timaaldoseri7687]

How about leather