Sustainability is now a very significant word. In the past, classy and chic are the ones that are in, but with the recession gawking at us, a new trend has set in and it shouts: For keeps!

Clothes and garments that can be used over a long period of time is a good way of saving time and effort and money, not to mention closet space. Here are a few ideas you might want to take a peek at:

Bamboo fiber

Bamboo Fiber is very soft, smooth, and comfortable to wear. It can absorb sweat easier than other fabrics can. It is also more hygienic to use because it has the ability to kill almost all bacteria.

Common threads garment recycling

Patagonia has thought of a way to recycle old garment into new clothing. Through their Common Threads Garment recycling Program, worn clothes can now be recycled and made into something else.

Consignment stores
 
Consignment stores, also known as second-hand shops are great places to buy stuffs that are already used, but is still of significant value. It is also an effective way to cut costs and save up on cash.

eBay

Ebay offers many apparels and clothing and garments at minimum costs. Nit is also very convenient because it enables you to do your shopping online. From men’s clothing to women’s accessories, you can find it all in Ebay.

Ecospun

EcoSpun creates high-quality fiber through plastic bottles. Who would have guessed that this unique material is behind EcoSpun’s high-quality polyester fiber?

Give-away shop

Give-away shops or free stores are stores where everything is absolutely free; everything there is available, at no cost.

Lyocell

Lyocell is made from cellulose. Needless to say, all their products are environment-friendly; even the materials they use are 100% bio-degradable.

Organic fiber cotton

Organic cotton fiber is cotton that is grown without the use of artificial chemicals. The fiber that is produced from organic cotton is very comfortable to use. It is also environment-friendly.

Thrift stores

A thrift store is also called a charity shop. It is defined as a shop that sells goods for the purpose of raising funds. The goods that are in these shops have very minimal costs, but most of them are of great value.

Sasawashi

Sasawashi is a durable fabric that originated from Japan. These products have natural anti-bacterial features that ward off germs and dirt and fungi. It is durable and it does not fade easily.