Textile Insight

POWERED BY www.mesh01.com When shopping for activewear, do you specifically look for garments made from recycled materials such as polyester? YES NO "Renew, Recycle, Resell" has become a popular eco-friendly slogan as a more environmentally responsible way to deal with clothing and footwear no longer worn rather than sending products to a landfill. Which of these actions have you adopted into your everyday lifestyle? RESELL participating in second-hand/thrift store commerce RECYCLE depositing used clothing and footwearitems in recycling bins RENEW repairing or repurposing garments and shoes 54% 74% 77% With the increasing popularity of "natural" fibers, which of these "new naturals" would you look for in apparel or footwear products that you consider purchasing? Algae/ Seaweed Recycled Cotton Yarns made from crushed oyster shells Vegan Leather Hemp 32% 32% 36% 64% 72% What motivates you to purchase eco-friendly apparel and footwear? It's cool It makes me feel good It fits my eco-lifestyle It's stylish and recyclable It was on sale My Gen Z family member made me buy it It's functional and environmentally responsible NO YES It's the right thing to do 2% 13% 28% 36% 38% 40% 57% 67% 33% 67% What's the biggest stumbling block to buying more sustainably made apparel and footwear? It cost more It's not high-tech I am skeptical of the sustainability claims made by the brands I have no stumbling block The materials used are not as comfortable 1% 9% 23% 52% 14% Would knowing that a material used in a garment or shoe can biodegrade influence your buying decision? If it breaks down how long will It last for? Male 35 I've been watching all kinds of items biodegrade all my life. Leave it out in the weather and the weather will get rid of it eventually, no matter what it is, even you... Female 52 Typically towards the negative. How quickly? Will it make the garment break/rip/tare more easily after being in the sun or incline by weather? Not a good combination. Male 33 It is an awesome concept as long as the shoes are the same or better quality. Female 36 I'd rather it be RECYCLED than recyclable or biodegradable. Male 42 It would depend on the conditions needed in order for the product to biodegrade. I do not have compost (I don't have a yard at my apartment) so sometimes a brand will market something that I really can't do much with. Female 29 Especially if it will biodegrade when I'm using it, and shorten the lifespan of the product. Male 29 But only if there wasn't enough information on how the product wears down over time. Female 31 As long as it needs a catalyst and isn't going to biodegrade during its expected lifespan. Male 48 67% 33% September/October 2021 ~ Textile Insight • 30

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